​Pain Science

Time(hrs): 10

Tuition(won): 200,000 (with certification)

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IAOMPT Pain Science Course
In modern musculoskeletal physical therapy (or orthopedic physical therapy), a neurophysiological understanding of pain is essential and has a great influence on treatment plans and strategies.

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Table of Contents

• History of the Pain Model

• Definition and Classification of Pain

• Neurophysiology of Pain

• Nociceptive pain

• Mechanism of pain control

• Peripheral sensitization

• Central sensitization

• Understanding pain processing and output

• Understanding the top-down and bottom-up of pain control mechanisms through physical therapy