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Digital Seminar

Integrative Approach for Chronic Pain Syndromes: Multifaceted Solutions for Managing Fibromyalgia & Myofascial Pain


Speaker:
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS
Duration:
2 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Copyright:
Apr 26, 2024
Product Code:
POS065480
Media Type:
Digital Seminar

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Description

Are you comfortable with treating patients who have chronic pain? Patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain present considerable challenges in assessment and in selection of effective therapeutic interventions. Many have been to numerous practitioners seeking results unsuccessfully, despite taking many drugs, becoming opioid addicts, and trying a variety of therapies. Some have been misdiagnosed. This course clearly describes the two main categories of chronic pain conditions: fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and myofascial pain syndrome/chronic musculoskeletal pain (MPS). Participants will learn to recognize these syndromes and the co-morbid conditions commonly associated with them. Research evidence will be presented to describe the clinical tests used by medical providers in determining appropriate diagnosis of FMS or MPS. The latest in best practices to manage FMS and MPS is discussed with current evidence-based research. This information is a must for any practitioner who treats patients suffering with chronic FMS or MPS.

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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS's Profile

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.


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Objectives

  1. Compare the clinical characteristics of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome/chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  2. Define trigger points and give examples of types of trigger points that may contribute to mobility and pain impairments in chronic pain syndromes.
  3. Discuss research describing interventions for promoting functional outcomes for people with fibromyalgia and myofascial pain clinicians may incorporate into program design to address chronic pain successfully.

Outline

Hour 1:
  • Who Addresses Chronic Pain?
  • Assessment and Management o Fibromyalgia (FMS) & Myofascial Pain
  • The Cost of Pain
  • Impact of Pain on Lifestyle and quality of Life
  • Medical issues with FMS: GI, Immune System, Hormonal, Fatigue
  • Mobility Impairments
  • Exercise for FMS
Hour 2:
  • Research on FMS
  • Myofascial Pain/Myalgia/Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (MPS)
  • What about Myofascial Trigger Points (TPs)
  • Differentiate MPS from FMS
  • Myofascial Release/Fascial Mobilization
  • Muscle Energy and PNF
  • Visceral Manipulation
  • Lifestyle and Movement Education
  • Sample interventions for Painful Muscle Tension: Myofascial Release, Positional Release, Muscle Energy demonstrations

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapist Assistants
  • Licensed Massage Therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners

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