The Neuroscience of Chronic Pain

Americans with chronic pain continue to increase with current data estimating around 25% of the population meet the definition. Additionally, it’s estimated 1 in 5 patients walking into your clinic have pain due to central sensitization, patients presenting with a persistent vicious pain cycle. There is an ever-growing body of evidence on strategies to manage these pain presentations. This course will dive into pain mechanisms and offer beginning strategies to immediately getyour patients on the path of healing.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Highlights

• Immediately improve your understanding of the science behind chronic pain
• Strategies to help your chronic pain patients