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| Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans and is associated with much co-morbidity. More than $79 billion dollars is spent annually on the management of pain, while more than 40% of patients are inadequately treated. |
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| This module will discuss the differences between acute and chronic pain, discuss pain assessments and note the various tests used to evaluate acute injuries and assess degenerative conditions. |
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After completion of the module, the participant should be able to: |
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• Distinguish between acute and chronic pain |
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• Be familiar with musculoskeletal pain syndromes |
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• Understand treatment protocols for low back pain |
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• Know the "red flags" associated with chronic pain |
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• Gain familiarity with various diagnostic tests |
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Once you start the module,
you will have 10 days to view it. The module can be viewed numerous
times if you choose. Each module has been segmented to make
it easy for viewing stopping and starting. Simply click the
timer bar to stop and start. |
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An exam will be made available upon
completion of the webcast. Once you begin the exam you will
have 24 hours to complete it.
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The Webcast will not be available for viewing during the examination.
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