Pain Science Education for Manual Therapists - 4/3/2025

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Course Overview

Should pain science education be a hands-off approach? Some believe because there is limited research supporting the use of manual therapy, there is no need for hands-on treatment. However, manual therapy is a great pain management technique, especially if applied with a bio- psycho-social approach. This course explains how manual therapy and pain science education are not mutually exclusive, but rather, are a great complement to each other. Three different classifications of pain are discussed as well as how manual therapy can be incorporated to treat these types of patient presentations. Understanding what type of pain is most dominant for your patient will direct your treatment plan.  

Learning Outcomes 
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

  • Recognize the importance of pain science education in therapy.
  • Identify the three main pain mechanisms.
  • Recognize the value of using the BPS model.
  • Identify the 4 R’s of pain science education.
  • Recognize that pain can affect movement as result of multiple causes.
  • Identify the effects of Manual Therapy.

About the Author/Presenter 

Pieter L. de Smidt has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. He has achieved certifications in McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Manual Therapy, and Sports Therapy. With his Post- Professional Doctorate in PT he specialized in management of musculoskeletal injuries of the spine & extremities. Pieter L. de Smidt practices in his own clinic, “Reset-Wellness Physical Therapy & Medical Fitness”, in Houston, TX. He uses an evidence-based, integrated approach of manual therapy & exercise. The main focus for his practice is to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness by improving patient’s lifestyle choices through education and to incorporate strength & conditioning principles into physical therapy treatments. musculoskeletal injuries of the spine & extremities.
 

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals 
Colibri Healthcare 
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):  
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

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