Join one of the world's most influential pain neuroscientists, Lorimer Moseley, as he shares advances in managing one of the greatest challenges in healthcare — pain. Expect current viewpoints and age-old philosophies to be challenged as we examine a new frontier of managing persistent pain. You will be provided with theoretical and reasoning models to guide modern science applications in clinical practice. This clinical framework will assist in effective planning of patient recovery. Obtain tools to enable, empower, and optimize patient recovery.

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Dive into the transformative world of the Polyvagal Theory, a groundbreaking exploration of the intricate relationship between the vagus nerve, our physiological state, and resultant behaviors. Understanding the autonomic nervous system's role is paramount in tailoring treatments for those in chronic pain. You'll gain insights into the nexus between chronic pain and autonomic regulation, empowering you to discern when pain transcends its initial cause and becomes a neural imprint. Join us in this enlightening journey, bridging the chasm between theory and clinical practice, and revolutionize your therapeutic approach.

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What really shapes the experience of pain—and how can we explain it in a way that truly resonates with the patients we treat? In this inspiring module led by one of the great contributors to pain neuroscience, Dr. Adriaan Louw, you'll explore the human pain experience. Breaking down how pain is influenced by an intricate combination of inputs, brain processing, and body responses. You'll delve into the evolution of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), look at the research behind it, and introduce you to the next step: the PNE+ approach. Learn how to deliver this education with impact—using relatable metaphors, deep learning techniques, and strategies that meet patients where they are in their rehab journey.

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Join Stanford pain scientist, clinical psychologist, author, and international speaker Beth Darnall, PhD, as she introduces Empowered Relief™. Empowered Relief™ is a NIH-funded single-session 2-hour intervention that rapidly equips participants with effective pain relief skills. Remarkably, this method may be delivered by ALL healthcare providers! Avoid a singular focus on interventional and procedural approaches to chronic pain management. Empowered Relief™ complements traditional treatment strategies for meaningful 'whole-person' pain management.

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Pain is a complex and multidimensional experience, varying from person to person. So how can we optimize treatment? The answer lies in a strategic combination of education, movement, and mindset. Tom, Founder and Author of Rehab Science™, challenges outdated pain management principles with evidence-based, patient-centered strategies. You'll equip yourself with a comprehensive framework for addressing musculoskeletal pain through progressive loading, graded exposure, and self-management techniques. Learn how to systematically desensitize pain thresholds, reframe pain-avoidance behaviors, and implement movement-based recovery protocols that empower patients to take control of their recovery. You'll also confront the long-standing debate of RICE versus movement after injury and uncover practical, whole-body exercise strategies that support lasting function and relief.

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Pain and PTSD are often seen as lifelong sentences, but with the right approach, they can be effectively managed and even alleviated. Discover a practical, evidence-based framework to confidently treat clients with chronic pain and trauma-related conditions. Explore the neuroscience behind pain, from acute to chronic trajectories, and learn how it shapes perception, behavior, and coping strategies. Through targeted assessments and culturally informed conceptualization, you'll uncover underlying patterns and apply proven interventions to shift pain responses. Discover behavioral treatments, mindfulness, and movement-based healing to calm the nervous system and break pain cycles. With a focus on central sensitization, pain avoidance, and effective collaboration with medical providers, this course equips you with the skills to foster resilience, promote recovery, and establish a strong therapeutic alliance with even the most complex cases.

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Understand how dysregulation of the nervous system and neuroinflammation contributes to heightened pain perception. You'll learn pain relief therapies that help the client gain interoceptive awareness and explore cognitive and behavioral strategies to enhance your client's ability to cope. You'll be given tools for mindfulness, meditation, and tapping that promote relaxation and acceptance of physical sensations. You'll explore interoceptive exercises such as body scanning, progressive muscle relaxation, as well as anti-inflammatory nutrition that will improve your client's muscle tension, stress, and quality of life. You'll be equipped with various techniques and strategies that will allow you to manage chronic pain more effectively. With tools that are meant to complement traditional pain management, you'll have a holistic approach to chronic pain management.

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So many clinicians are turning to red and near-infrared light therapy as an adjunctive treatment for pain and inflammation. So, what's the buzz about? Is there evidence supporting this new modality? What's the science behind the light, and how can you use it with your patients? In this module led by two innovators in the field of Rehab, not only will you explore the robust body of evidence supporting RLT, but you'll also learn practical applications for your clinic, offering patients a safe, natural, and effective complement to chronic pain management.

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There is no objective measurement for pain. No thermometer, blood test, visual, or manual assessment will tell you how much someone hurts. Pain is a lived experience revealed only through the stories of the one living it. Neuroscience shows that pain is highly influenced by stories too: personal experiences, beliefs, and expectations (the stories we tell ourselves) are just as relevant to recovery as diagnosis and prognosis (the stories our doctors tell us). Narrative Medicine, a new field of study emerging from Columbia Medical School, addresses the need for narrative competence with practice. Through close reading, healthcare professionals learn how to listen attentively and generously to patient stories. By bridging healthcare and the humanities, this module hopes to reform healthcare systems that so often miss the story behind the symptom and the human behind the patient.

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The worst drug crises in U.S. history continue to grab headlines. But you know what lies behind the headlines… people. People left physically and emotionally depleted by highly addictive substances. People who desperately need help… YOUR help! Yet drug-driven brain change and dependency make opioid disorders incredibly challenging to manage, with life-threatening implications. Are you equipped to make the difference that can save a life? This module will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to screen for opioid use, eliminate barriers to treatment, overcome co-occurring disorders that impede recovery, and effectively intervene with skilled therapeutic approaches.

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Discover the skills and tools you need to confidently assess, identify, and manage two of the most challenging chronic pain conditions: fibromyalgia (FMS) and myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Not only will you learn how to recognize symptoms and understand complex co-morbidities, but you'll also gain necessary strategies to differentiate one condition from the other in real-time. This dynamic, evidence-informed module will empower you with effective treatment systems to improve mobility, such as: myofascial release, fascial mobilization, muscle energy techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), and visceral manipulation.

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Is your client struggling with chronic pain that just won't go away? The root cause might be deeper than you think — right in your abdomen. Chronic pain is often tied to hidden imbalances in the gut, diaphragm, and surrounding tissues that disrupt your nervous system. That's where Perry's framework comes into play. Discover and underutilized, but powerful set of skills: visceral manipulation to release organ restrictions, diaphragm doming to restore natural breathing and calm the nervous system, the lumbar lymph node intestinal wave technique to boost circulation and reduce inflammation, and targeted abdominal palpation to detect and correct hidden dysfunctions. When used in combination, these simple techniques help shift the body from a constant guarded state into a more relaxed, recovery mode.

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Mixed messages from provider-to-provider, inconsistent expectations, discontinuity of care — These are just a sample of how patients with low back pain suffer from the 'system.' Confusion breeds fear, hinders therapeutic alliance, and stalls progress. Without understanding context to pain and sharing decisions with your patient, you'll find yourself spending more time re-educating than rehabbing. Join Joe LaVacca, PT, Founder of Strength in Motion, PT and discover an easy-to-integrate framework to progress and regress treatment, bolster patient trust, repattern movements, and engage your patients early—because better communication means better buy-in and outcomes.

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