OTPP 758 - Focus on Function

Description
In recent years, pain neuroscience from a therapeutic perspective has gained considerable evidence. Current best-evidence shows that pain neuroscience education (PNE) improves pain ratings, function, pain catastrophization, physical movement and cost of healthcare utilization. Clinically, there is a shift whereby more and more clinicians are gaining experience in teaching people about pain. Competence with PNE is a good starting point, but not the end point. The ultimate expression of recovery is behavior change: return to physical confidence. Following the initial bout of pain education, clinicians now need to embrace and impart additional strategies such as goal setting, pacing, graded exposure and behavioral change leading to a functional, empowered patient being able to resume a fulfilled meaningful life. This virtual live lab bridges the gap from initial pain education to independence. Through lectures, video assignments, and live synchronous group sessions, clinicians will develop skills aimed at true behavioral change.

Course Delivery Model(s): Online

Lecture Hours: 12
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 60
Credits: 1

Prerequisites: OTPP750
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Letter