“Ouch!” Evaluation and Treatment of Chronic Pain in the Pediatric Patient (On-Demand)
Credits: 1.5 continuing education hours (.15 CEUs) clock hours available upon request
Audience: PT, PTAs, OT, COTAs, SLPs, SLPAs and other therapists working with children who experience chronic pain.
Level: Introductory
Over the course of 90 minutes, this recorded webinar will provide an introduction and overview of pediatric chronic pain with an emphasis on clinical evaluation and treatment strategies. There is often a complex biopsychosocial history that accompanies chronic pain which impacts their symptoms and return to participation. The individuals and families are often struggling to understand pain, the relationship between their movements, and their symptoms. These individuals frequently have tried typical orthopedic clinics with limited or no success.
This course will discuss the differences and progression of acute to chronic pain and the factors that impact their symptoms. A framework will be presented to guide examination, treatment, and education. The course will focus on pain science education and interventions to utilize with individuals with chronic pain. Case examples will demonstrate how pain science education and interventions are applied for different presentations of individuals with chronic pain.
Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Identify common presentations and factors of individuals with chronic pain.
- Describe the RPE scale and give examples of how to incorporate with patients with chronic pain, POTS, hypermobility.
- Implement the basics of pain science education and how to introduce to individuals with chronic pain and their caregivers.
- Demonstrate understanding of a basic pain management plan to help our kids increase function, performance, and participation.
Presenter
Megan Andre, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist with training in pediatrics and neurology. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals. Megan completed her pediatric residency at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in 2020. She is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist (PCS) since 2021. Megan is the lead for the outpatient multidisciplinary pain program at Mary Bridge.
Registration information
After you register you will receive a link to access the recordings. You may access the recording anytime, ending 180 days from first viewing. If you require more time to watch the recording, please email Normajean Friend - [email protected]