Where Pain Meets Function & Fear

DESCRIPTION
The fear of pain can often limit a patient’s progress, function and recovery. This webinar aims to examine a mechanism-based approach to evaluation while highlighting movement-evoked pain as a means of integrating the assessment of motor dysfunction with pain. A review of neurobiological pain mechanisms will be incorporated along with the impact of psychological factors (e.g. kinesiophobia) and the movement system. Patient cases will be used to illustrate application of a mechanism-based approach to guide evaluation and treatment.

INSTRUCTOR
Ruth L. Chimenti, DPT, PhD

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Apply a mechanism-based pain classification system to create a patient-centered treatment plan of care
2. Describe appropriate tests and measures to differentiate how biological mechanisms (nociceptive, nociplastic, neuropathic) contribute to pain
3. Define current concepts of measuring and interpreting movement-evoked pain to intervene within specific populations (e.g., fibromyalgia, Achilles tendinopathy)
4. Analyze appropriate patient-reported outcome measures to efficiently screen for psychosocial factors within a clinical setting
5. Evaluate appropriate treatments for Achilles tendinopathy based on current evidence and identified pain mechanisms

AUDIENCE
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Occupational Therapists:

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 7151. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [intermediate, OT service delivery/ Foundational Knowledge]. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069
 

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 2/6/2026.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Pamela Pfeifer, MS, RN, NPD-BC - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Ruth L. Chimenti, DPT, PhD - Has nothing to disclose. 

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