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THE NEUROLOGY OF PAIN - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will examine the neurological and physiological aspects of pain transmission and pain perception. Included in this discussion is an in depth analysis of the innate pain modulation systems that, when activated, will reduce a patient's perception of pain without medication.

TENSION TYPE HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of tension type headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition.

RADICULOPATHY: PATIENT ASSESSMENT - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course is designed to provide you with the necessary tools to effectively evaluate radiculopathies. It will include a discussion on neuropathic pain syndromes, orthopedic evaluation, neurological work up and MRI.

POST TRAUMATIC HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of Post Traumatic Headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition.

MIGRAINE HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course will review the basic principles of the etiology of Migraine Headaches. We will also focus on the evaluation and treatment of patients suffering with this condition.

CERVICOGENIC HEADACHES - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/AClinical

This course reviews the clinical presentation of cervicogenic headache, proposed diagnostic criteria, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and methods of diagnostic evaluation. Guidelines for developing a successful multidisciplinary pain management program using medication, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulative treatment, other non pharmacologic modes of treatment, and anesthetic interventions are also presented.