Need to improve your skills & confidence in treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions? Start learning today with this online course covering the scientific underpinnings and evidence for advanced clinical skills specific to treating stable MSK conditions in primary care settings.
The Course also discusses, through readings, videos, assignments and evaluation, the evidence for a wide range of techniques for pain management and functional rehabilitation available to primary care providers.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and APRNs. Also great for physicians and other APPs. In addition to adding valuable job skills to your resume, you'll be able to help patients maximize function, manage pain, prevent re-injury, and slow disease progression -- as well as help your practice reduce unnecessary referrals.
The Course also discusses, through readings, videos, assignments and evaluation, the evidence for a wide range of techniques for pain management and functional rehabilitation available to primary care providers.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and APRNs. Also great for physicians and other APPs. In addition to adding valuable job skills to your resume, you'll be able to help patients maximize function, manage pain, prevent re-injury, and slow disease progression -- as well as help your practice reduce unnecessary referrals.
Content includes
Maximizing function & managing pain: Interventions aimed at increasing patients’ ability to control MSK pain, maximize function, and prevent further injury through various self-management and lifestyle changes (Non-narcotic medications, nutraceuticals, and supplements; safe, progressive exercise programs for strength, flexibility, and balance; soft tissue manipulation tools and techniques; canes, walkers, crutches, and other mobility supports; adaptive devices; ergonomic modifications; weight management).
Splinting & casting: evaluation and management of patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries; Musculoskeletal injury immobilization and management in accordance with the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists curriculum; fundamentals of casting and splinting procedures; common immobilization techniques.
Injections & Arthrocentesis: The scientific foundation for arthrocentesis, joint injections, and trigger point injections; indications/contraindications for arthrocentesis, joint injections, and trigger point injections; indications for orthopedic consultation and referral; review of the evidence for optimal dose and medication selection for musculoskeletal injections
Splinting & casting: evaluation and management of patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries; Musculoskeletal injury immobilization and management in accordance with the National Association of Orthopaedic Technologists curriculum; fundamentals of casting and splinting procedures; common immobilization techniques.
Injections & Arthrocentesis: The scientific foundation for arthrocentesis, joint injections, and trigger point injections; indications/contraindications for arthrocentesis, joint injections, and trigger point injections; indications for orthopedic consultation and referral; review of the evidence for optimal dose and medication selection for musculoskeletal injections
