(HS Pryor / Foster 064645 2021) Pain and Neuroplasticity: The Missing Links in Connection and Integration
Tracking # 20-997732
Course overview
Do you have clients who describe their chronic pain like, "my back is KILLING me" or "I just want my life back"? They want a life that isn't controlled by pain... before it limited their activity, interfered with their sleep, and prompted ongoing usage of pain meds. They want a life that isn't based on fear of even greater pain and suffering... For clients with chronic pain, even after the physical injury has healed, when the pain persists, the effects can be devastating. Transfuse hope into your clients' lives with these evidence - based interventions that work! Watch nationally recognized neuroplasticity expert Dr. Karen Pryor and Dr. Mica Foster as they provide an in-depth illustration of neuroanatomy that depicts how pain changes the brain. You'll learn how the circuits integrate, and most importantly, how you can target your techniques to effectively mitigate pain. You'll discover: A framework to connect the missing links between physical injury and neurological integration Neuroplasticity and manual therapy techniques for improved outcomes Specific tools and strategies to treat pain patients more efficiently and effectively. With this intensive training that brings together the physical, cognitive and behavioral aspects of pain, you'll gain cutting-edge assessment and treatment techniques for complex chronic pain that you can use immediately in clinic.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Audiologist
Audiologist Assistant
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Disclosure statements
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Karen Pryor has employment relationships with the Tennessee State University, the Volunteer State Community College, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School, and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. Dr. Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Karen Pryor is on the advisory board for the Maoris Foundation and is the president of the Caring Health Foundation.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Mica Foster maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Mica Foster has no relevant non-financial relationships.