Chronic pain is at epidemic levels and has become the highest-cost condition in health care. This course uses evidence-based science with creative and experiential learning to better understand chronic pain conditions and how they can be prevented through self-management in our cognitive, behavioral, physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and environmental realms.
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
Instructor: Dr. James Fricton, DDS, MS
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There are 10 modules in this course
In this first module, we will introduce you to the course and present an overview of the topics to be discussed and format of the course. We will also present information about receiving Continuing Education, joining the International Myopain Society, and supporting the Campaign for Preventing Chronic Pain
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LL
5
Reviewed on May 25, 2020
This course has also made me self aware of my risk factors and how to improve my acute pain before it becomes chronic. It was very informative and rich in details and tools. Thank you.
LR
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Reviewed on Mar 31, 2018
I appreciate the information shared. The patient interviews. I found good clinical advise in the course.
MM
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Reviewed on May 29, 2020
As a Therapeutic Massage Therapist, this was a great course to have to go more in-depth into different pain conditions and taking a holistic approach to them.
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