Perception, pain and plasticity: Evidence for bottom-up and top-down approaches in rehabilitation of persons with complex regional pain syndrome

Register by Monday, May 20, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern time)

Presenter: Tara Packham

Advances in pain science and rehabilitation have supported the development of new treatment ideas, and challenged existing practices. Using new conceptualizations of pain and neuroplasticity, occupational therapists can incorporate strategies for both symptom reduction and increasing meaningful activity to maximize participation. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the mechanisms of pain perception, and the neuroplastic changes associated with pain and pain reduction. Mechanism-informed treatment approaches will be explored using case examples of persons with complex regional pain syndrome.

After taking part in this webinar, participants will be able to:

Recognize key clinical features of complex regional pain syndrome, representing both peripheral and central mechanisms.
Consider mechanistic assessment and treatment approaches relevant to the client goals and available evidence.

Level:
Beginner (0-2 years of experience in this specific practice or topic area)

Areas of practice
General physical health

Client age groups

Adults (20-64 years old)

Registration fees

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Individual registration (for one individual person): $50 for CAOT members / $95 for non-members (plus applicable taxes)

Group registration (for groups of up to 25 people, participating from up to 3 sites/computers): $250 for CAOT members / $475 for non-members (plus applicable taxes)

Cancellation/refund policy

All cancellation/refund requests must be sent in writing to education@caot.ca. Cancellation requests received prior to the registration deadline will be given a 50% refund. CAOT will not provide a refund after the registration deadline. If you are unable to attend the Webinar live, all webinars are recorded (unless there are exceptional technical difficulties) and registrants receive access to the recording following the Webinar.

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