Early Moves That Prevent Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, Dr. Heather Jackson discusses the treatment of common musculoskeletal pain in adult primary care patients. Tips for first actions, thorough assessment, red flags, and treatment options are provided.
Learning Objectives
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
- Understand different patient populations and associated risk factors for activity related musculoskeletal pain.
- Differentiate between common acute and chronic pain presentations and the commonly associated injuries (sprains/strains, tendonitis, tears)
- Identify proper first-line therapies for these injuries and educational interventions specific to injury prevention including patient actions (stretch, warm up, cool down, recovery).
- Apply evidence-based strategies and practical clinical tools to guide safe and timely return-to-activity for patients experiencing musculoskeletal injuries or pain.
This podcast episode offers 0.5 CE/CME credits and 0.25 Pharmacology credits.
Date of CE Podcast: Available now
Location: Online
Language: English
Meet the speaker
Heather Jackson, PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP
Dr. Heather Jackson is a pain management expert practicing in the Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Clinic at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and serves as an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University’s Schools of Nursing and Medicine. She is also an Administrative Director of Advanced Practice and a founding board member of the Pain Medicine Academy of Advanced Practice Providers (PMAAPP).
A passionate clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Jackson is widely recognized for advancing innovative approaches to pain management and opioid stewardship.
