From commonalities in chronic pain & obesity to talking to patients about pain & treating pediatric pain syndromes, the Pain Management Bundle will sharpen your skills in this essential practice area.

Obesity and chronic pain are multi-factorial problems with no guaranteed solutions. Two forms of treatment have been shown to positively affect individuals suffering from obesity and chronic pain: education and exercise. Physical therapy professionals are front-line providers in the treatment of individuals suffering from obesity and chronic pain. Join Dan Chelette, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT to learn about similarities in potential foundational causes of obesity and chronic pain, the ability of physical therapy professionals to address these foundational causes and assist in treatment.

Pain has become a hot topic as physical therapy professionals are front-line providers to deal with pain at multiple stages. Many PTs/PTAs do not feel confident discussing pain with their patients. It is essential to understand the science behind the pain experience, including identifying different types of pain and translate that knowledge into the clinic. Join Damian Keter, PT, DPT, OCS to understand better what pain is and the importance of discussing pain with your patients.

Join Heidi Kempert, PTA, for a focused session on conservative therapy treatment methods for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Brief background information about the diagnosis, treatments, outcome measures, and specific application of techniques along with treatment ideas for range of motion, weight-bearing, sensory input, pre-gait activities, ambulation progression, and higher-level skills will be discussed and supported by case studies. A recommended progression plan that has been implemented with this therapist's group will also be introduced to provide some basic guidelines for a treatment plan.

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1. Different Heads of the Same Beast: Considering the Commonalities Between Chronic Pain and Obesity to Better Address Them
   It is painfully obvious- Obesity and chronic pain wreak havoc upon the health and well-being of far too many individuals in the United States and around the world. Both issues strip individuals of happiness, self-fulfillment, functional ability, and overall quality of life.
   
   There is no disputing that obesity and chronic pain are multi-factorial problems with no guaranteed solutions. Two forms of treatment, however, have been shown to positively affect individuals suffering from obesity and chronic pain: education and exercise.
   
   Physical therapists are skilled in educating individuals regarding healthy living and are able to deliberately utilize exercise and movement to help improve quality of life. Subsequently, physical therapists stand face to face with a challenging opportunity: being front line providers in the treatment of individuals suffering from obesity and chronic pain.
   
   In this presentation, similarities in potential foundational causes of obesity and chronic pain will be discussed. The ability of physical therapy to address these foundational causes and to ultimately assist in the treatment of these burdensome diseases will be highlighted and elaborated upon.
   
   Presenters
   

   

   Dan Chelette, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

   Dr. Chelette is a physical therapist for a company that provides rehabilitation services for the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour... Read MoreDr. Chelette is a physical therapist for a company that provides rehabilitation services for the PGA Tour and the PGA Tour Player Performance Center. He graduated from Duke University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. He is also a graduate of The Ohio State University Orthopaedic Residency Program and Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Fellowship Programs. He became a Fellow of the Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in April of 2019. His interests include evaluating and treating complex orthopaedic patient, peer to peer mentorship, marketing, and marketing strategy, and advancing the physical therapy profession through excellence, expert practice, and collaborative care.   Read Less
   

   
   This seminar includes the following components:
   
   • Different Heads of the Same Beast: Considering the Commonalities Between Chronic Pain and Obesity to Better Address Them - Video
   • Different Heads of the Same Beast: Considering the Commonalities Between Chronic Pain and Obesity to Better Address Them - Paper
   
   Credit
   
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   Alabama Chapter, APTA, APTA of Maryland, Arizona PTA, D.C., Indiana Chapter, APTA, MN BPT, Montana Chapter, APTA, Ohio PTA, South Carolina PTA, WA-DOH

   
   


2. Talking to Patients About Pain: We Need to do Better
   Pain has become a hot topic in the physical therapy profession as the APTA has pushed the #ChoosePT campaign to promote physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) as front-line providers to deal with pain at multiple different stages. The problem with this initiative is that many PTs/PTAs do not feel confident, or at times comfortable discussing pain with their patients. While it is important to understand the science behind the pain experience, including identifying different types of pain; what is equally important is translating that knowledge into the clinic.
   
   This course is designed to better clinicians' understanding of what pain is, including the understanding that it is an output produced by the pain (an emotion) rather than a sensation. This course is further designed to help providers understand the importance of discussing pain with their patients related to outcomes, as well as understand how to discuss pain with their patients using clinical examples that the patients can understand.
   
   Upon completion of the course, the attendee will:
   1. Understand what pain is, how it is produced, and different types of pain which can be experienced.
   2. Understand the effects our words have on patient outcomes related to pain including the Role of Placebo and Nocebo effects when discussing pain with our patients.
   3. Understand research regarding patient perception and role of education on pain management.
   4. Learn clinical examples to be utilized with patients to strengthen efficacy of pain education.
   
   
   Presenters
   

   

   Damian Keter, PT, DPT, OCS

   Damian Keter PT, DPT, OCS, earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Chatham University in 2013 and is currently enrolled... Read MoreDamian Keter PT, DPT, OCS, earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Chatham University in 2013 and is currently enrolled in a Philosophy Doctorate (PhD) program through Youngstown State University. He achieved Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist in 2017. He completed a Certificate program in Chronic Pain Rehabilitation through the Retrain Pain Organization in 2018. Dr. Keter is a clinical faculty member for the Cleveland VA Orthopedic Residency program teaching coursework in Pain Science, Shoulder dysfunction, Cervical, and Thoracic spine. He has taken coursework in the Maitland, Mckenzie, and Mulligan methods of Physical Therapy and is certified in Dry Needling. Dr. Keter is a faculty appointed Clinical Instructor for Chatham Universities Doctor of Physical Therapy program and is actively involved in research with this institution. He has guest lectured at local Universities and is an adjunct faculty member at Mount Union Universities Physical Therapy Program. Dr. Keter has presented several times at the local and state level on various topics related to chronic pain and pain science. He is currently serving a two-year appointment to the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for the APTA.   Read Less
   

   
   This seminar includes the following components:
   
   • Video Presentation
   • Slide Deck Copy
   
   Credit
   
    Click on jurisdiction for specific details  
   

   Arizona PTA, D.C., Indiana Chapter, APTA, MN BPT, Ohio PTA, WA-DOH

   
   


3. The Good, Bad, and the Ugly: Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Centralized Pain Syndromes in Pediatrics
   This session is focused on conservative therapy treatment methods of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The speaker will provide brief background information about the diagnosis, treatments, outcome measures, and specific application of techniques discussed. Multiple treatment ideas and specific areas of focus such as range of motion, weight-bearing, sensory input, pre-gait activities, ambulation progression, and higher level skills will be discussed and supported by case studies. A general recommended progression plan that has been implemented with this therapists group will also be introduced to provide some basic guidelines for a treatment plan.
   
   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 MoreHeidi Kempert is a physical therapist assistant who graduated from Kent State University in 2009. She has worked with the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation for 9 years. She has experience seeing kids with various types of chronic pain, chronicity of pain, and varied level of psychological involvement. Heidi has published two articles in Advance PT, two peer reviewed articles in Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain, and two peer-reviewed commentaries in the Pediatric Pain Letter for the APS. She has presented outcomes posters at the ISPP, APS, and CSM for the APTA and two webinars for the OPTA. She has presented symposiums through CCF, SoPAC, APTA’s NEXT education conference, the OPTA’s scientific symposium, three symposiums at ACRM, and most recently at OPTA’s 2019 annual conference. She and her colleges initiated the research on this topic and are working to publish an article with this initial research currently.   Read Less
   

   
   This seminar includes the following components:
   
   • The Good, Bad, and the Ugly: Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Centralized Pain Syndromes in Pediatrics - Video
   • Slide Handouts
   • Ambulation Flow Chart Paper
   
   Credit
   
    Click on jurisdiction for specific details  
   

   Alabama Chapter, APTA, APTA of Maryland, Arizona PTA, D.C., Indiana Chapter, APTA, MN BPT, Montana Chapter, APTA, Ohio PTA, South Carolina PTA, WA-DOH