This online course is part of the “Global Pain Management” certification. It is the theory section of Level 1.
The “Global Pain Management” certification offers an innovative, evidence-based approach to pain management. Neuroscience, stress response management, the bio-psycho-social model, motor imagery, pain education, breathing, yoga, meditation and the integration of exercises and manual techniques are just some of the topics covered.
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This course combines pain neuroscience, polyvagal theory, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, medical yoga therapy and motor imagery to better manage pain in all its facets. The online section aims to provide a theoretical update on these key concepts, which will be integrated and practiced in the classroom training.
Exercise demonstrations will also be available.
Objectives:
- Understand the neuroscience of pain in relation to practice and clinical reality so as to be able to better explain it to patients.
- Explain the basics of pain neuroscience, nociceptive pathways, pain stages, pain modulation, peripheral and central sensitization, so as to be able to explain it to patients.
- Assess all facets of the patient using the yogic biopsychosocial model.
- Classify types of pain (by pain mechanism) and choose the treatment appropriate to the classification.
- Identify predisposing factors for persistent pain.
- Assess biopsychosocial barriers to rehabilitation.
- Use validated questionnaires to assess pain, health, yellow flags and treatment progress.
- Understand the basics of polyvagal theory and the human stress response and its relationship to persistent pain.
- Understand the basic foundations of motor imagery and its application in pain management.
- Adapt treatments to the various stages and mechanisms of pain.
- Recognize central sensitization (nociplastic pain).
- Understand the clinical implications of polyvagal theory and how to adjust the treatment approach in relation to the patient’s stress response.
- Explain and integrate clinical reasoning according to the neuromatrix theory of pain.
- Apply the enhanced biopsychosocial model in client assessment and treatment.
- Use validated questionnaires in pain management for condition assessment and treatment progression.
- Recognize psychosocial barriers to treatment.