Treating Headaches: An Overview for Health Professionals
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing headaches. It covers different types of headaches, their causes, symptoms, and common treatments, emphasizing manual therapy techniques and exploring various treatment options such as dry needling, kinesiology taping, and exercise therapy. Additionally, it discusses the role of patient education, lifestyle management, and the biopsychosocial model in treating headaches, offering valuable insights into evidence-based practices and multidisciplinary approaches to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Assess the different types of headaches
- Analyze causes and symptoms of headaches and how they impact functional and occupational activities
- Apply the appropriate manual therapy techniques to relieve headaches and improve overall function
About the Author/Presenter
Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, MTC, cert MDT, cert DN, trained in The Netherlands and has practiced as a physical therapist since 1988. He moved to the U.S. in 1991 and primarily worked in outpatient orthopedic PT clinics and fitness facilities. He specializes in the treatment of sports- and spine-related injuries and holds multiple certifications in manual therapy, osteopathic manipulation, and dry needling.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Massage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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