Event

March 23-24, 2018
Course Description
This two-day overview course covers information critical to the assessment, clinical reasoning, and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pain. Participants will learn to assess and diagnose pain mechanisms as they relate to the dominant peripheral and central nervous system mechanisms. A Pain Mechanism Classification System (PMCS) will be introduced, discussed, and applied to multiple pain paper/video case studies and/or live patient demonstrations. Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) neurodynamic evaluation and treatment will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced for peripheral neurogenic pain mechanisms including spasticity management. Central Nervous System (CNS) sensory and motor evaluation tests, patient rated outcome measures, psychometrics tools, and treatment strategies will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced for all CNS pain mechanisms.

Who Should Attend
Physical and Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physical and Occupational Therapy Assistants, Medical Doctors, Psychologists, Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists, Personal Trainers, and any other practitioners who are involved in treating musculoskeletal pain.

ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Catholic Health System.
The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CERTIFICATION
The University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.