Our world is immersed in a pain crisis, and many
patients are referred for aquatic physical therapy to address issues related to
acute and chronic pain. Leading research pioneers in pain science stress the
need to assess and change our patients’ cognitions, beliefs and fears BEFORE
launching into a movement-based approach to rehabilitation. This webinar will
provide an introduction to Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and demonstrate
how to incorporate PNE concepts into aquatic therapy sessions; differentiate
“tissue issues” from “pain issues”; and how to invite patients to begin the
conversation to share their pain experience. Participants will be introduced to
current research as well as discover opportunities for more in-depth PNE
education and training.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be
able to:
Describe key questions every patient in pain wants to
know.
Identify “red flags” and “yellow flags” seen in
patients with back pain.
Discuss areas of the brain involved in the pain
neurosignature and their role in a person’s pain response.
Differentiate “tissue issue” from “pain issue”.
Discuss phrases that invite patients to share their
pain experience.
Identify primary treatment strategies (“pillars”)
providers can use to calm a patient’s nervous system.
Describe strategies that promote patients’
understanding of the biological nature of their problem.
Discuss the unique advantages of the thermodynamic
properties of water and physiological effects of immersion on treatment
effectiveness for patients in pain.
Demonstrate how to incorporate PNE strategies into
aquatic physical therapy sessions.
Note: CEU not applicable in AK, CA, CO, HI, LA, NJ, NM, NV
Note: CEU not pre-approved in the following states, but licensees may seek their own approval in AR, DE, FL, OH, TX
All other states: .2 CEU/2 CCU or contact hours