Are you comfortable treating patients with chronic pain? They present considerable challenges in examination and in selection of effective therapeutic interventions. Many have been to numerous practitioners seeking results unsuccessfully. This course describes the differential diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) & myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Participants will recognize these syndromes and the conditions commonly associated with them. Research evidence will describe the clinical tests contributing to appropriate diagnosis of FMS or MPS. Effective evidence-based interventions to reduce the symptoms of FMS and MPS will be discussed. This information is a must for practitioners treating patients suffering with chronic pain.
Course Content
IDENTIFY TWO MAIN CATEGORIES OF CHRONIC PAIN
u Introduction to diagnoses of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome: what are they?
u What is the incidence of chronic pain?
COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES OF FIBROMYALGIA AND MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME WITH SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
u Description of the differential diagnosis of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
u Discuss comorbid conditions associated with FMS and MPS
ANALYZE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH DESCRIBING EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS FOR PROMOTING FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA AND MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
u What can we do to manage chronic pain? Review of the evidence on chronic pain diagnosis and treatment
u Case study
u Summary and conclusion
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 2 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
This educational offering qualifies for 2 continuing education hour(s) as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.
is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This course qualifies for 2.0 CE Credit Hour(s).
is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 2.4 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 2 continuing education hours.
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| Course Manual_Get a Grip on Chronic Pain (7.70 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Get a Grip on Chronic Pain (20.39 MB) | Available after Purchase |
THERESA A. SCHMIDT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS, CHy, DD, is the founder of Educise Resources, Inc., a professional continuing education and health enhancement company. Dr. Schmidt is the president of Flex Physical Therapy in Long Island, New York. She is Board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by ABPTS since 1994. Dr. Schmidt graduated Long Island University's Masters Program in Physical Therapy with Highest Honors. She served as Chair of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program and faculty of the Masters Program at Touro College Physical Therapy Programs in New York, New York; at Nassau Community College; and CUNY Queens College. She completed extensive studies in Orthopedic manual therapies including MFR, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Energy, Counterstrain, Joint Mobilization, high velocity thrust, visceral manipulation, acupressure Amma therapy, and therapeutic touch.
Dr. Schmidt received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at University of New England and has been board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by ABPTS since 1994. She has presented in over 200 cities across the US for NYAPTA, AMTA/NY, AOTA/IA, IDEA, ACE, New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research, Council of Licensed Physiotherapists, Vyne, LLC, and private hospitals and clinics. Her website is www.educise.com.
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants
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