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The Roles of Physical and Occupational Therapy in a Pediatric Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program

Published by Ohio Physical Therapy Association
and Arizona Physical Therapy Association


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Duration: 60 minutes

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Summary
This session is focused on various physical and occupational therapy treatment methods in regards to pediatric chronic pain. In addition, frequently encountered pain diagnoses and specific treatment suggestions will be reviewed. The speaker will provide brief background information on adolescent chronic pain, treatment methods (both typical and atypical), integration of a biopsychosocial approach, and discuss specific application of techniques. Common physical, emotional, and social barriers that arise with treatment of this population will be introduced and strategies to overcome these barriers will be discussed. Case studies will be incorporated to support concepts and information discussed. Finally, outcome measures commonly used for pediatric chronic pain will be introduced for therapists to utilize in treatment sessions.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

  • Gain an understanding of common chronic pain diagnoses.
  • Be able to identify helpful therapy interventions for patients with chronic pain.
  • Be able to identify biopsychosocial barriers and skills that therapists can utilize in sessions to facilitate activity level.
  • Better understand how to apply treatment skills to clinical care using case examples.

    • Presenters
    Heidi Kempert, PTA

    Heidi Kempert is a physical therapist assistant who graduated from Kent State University in 2009. She has worked with the... Read More


    Originally Published
    December 10, 2019

    Program Titles and Supporting Materials
    This program contains the following components:
    • Chronic Pain - Handout
    • Chronic Pain - Video Presentation

    How To Attend
    Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

    Technical Requirements
    You may access this course on a computer or mobile device with high speed internet (iPhones require iOS 10 or higher). Recommended browsers are Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

    Credit
    If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.


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