The Certified Pain Management Specialist
The Certified Pain Management Specialist Course equips healthcare professionals with advanced skills in pain assessment, treatment, and patient rapport building for improved therapy outcomes.
About the Workshop
The Certified Pain Management Specialist Course is a comprehensive program designed to equip healthcare professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in pain management. Through a blend of theoretical learning, practical application, and interactive discussions, participants will gain expertise in assessing, treating, and managing pain effectively. The course also emphasizes rapport building with patients, enhancing trust and communication, which plays a crucial role in improving therapy outcomes right from the first interaction.
Overview
The Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapy (COMT) course is an intensive, hands-on program designed to enhance skills in joint mobilization, manual therapy, and pain management. This comprehensive training includes 45 hours of tutor-led instruction and 55 hours of recommended reading through supplied course books, providing participants with a deep foundation in musculoskeletal (MSK) assessments, therapeutic techniques, and patient-centered treatment planning.
Participants will gain skills in advanced MSK assessment, manual therapy techniques, physiological mobilizations, and clinical application strategies for real-world practice.
Eligibility :Â
- Physiotherapists
- Rehabilitation specialists
- Fitness professionals
- Healthcare providers involved in pain management
Details
18th Jan to 22nd jan 2025
9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Dubai
Prerequisites : Participants should have a basic knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and prior experience in patient assessment and treatment. This course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their hands-on skills and apply advanced manual therapy techniques in clinical practice.
Skill acquired Â
- Understand the mechanisms and classifications of pain.
- Develop advanced skills in pain assessment and diagnostic techniques
- Master therapeutic approaches, including manual and exercise therapies.
- Integrate holistic strategies into pain management practices.
- Make research-based clinical decisions.
- Enhance patient-centered communication and compliance strategies.
AGENDA
COURSE AGENDA
Time | Topic |
09:00 - 10:30 | Module 1: Comprehensive Introduction to Pain and Pain Assessment |
10:30 - 10:45 | Break |
10:45 - 12:15 | Module 1 (continued): Pain Assessment Techniques |
12:15 - 01:15 | Lunch |
01:15 - 02:45 | Module 2: Therapeutic Techniques for Pain Management |
02:45 - 03:00 | Break |
03:00 - 04:30 | Module 2 (continued): Integrating Modalities |
04:30 - 05:00 | Break |
05:00 - 05:45 | Module 3 (continued): Patient Communication: Rapport building & counselling |
05:15 - 06:00 | Module 3 (continued): Patient Communication: Rapport building & counselling |
05:15 - 06:00 | Course Wrap-Up and Certification |
AGENDA
COURSE AGENDA
Day 1 Foundations of Manual Therapy
Topic | Time |
MSK Assessment and Physiological Mobilisations | |
Welcome & Introductions | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
MSK Assessment Protocols | |
Ankle (Joint, Muscle, Ligament Testing | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Break | 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Knee (Joint, Muscle, Ligament Testing, etc.) | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Hip (Joint, Muscle, Ligament Testing, etc.) | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Break | 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Shoulder (Joint, Muscle, Ligament Testing, etc.) | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
Elbow & Wrist (Joint, Muscle, Ligament Testing, etc.) | 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM |
Closing | 5:15 PM –6:00 PM |
Day 2 Peripheral Mobilisations
Topic | Time |
Peripheral Mobilisations | |
Welcome & Introduction to Manual Therapy | 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM |
Shoulder Mobilisations | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Break | 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Shoulder (Cont.) | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Elbow Mobilisations | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Break | 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Wrist Mobilisations | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM |
Clinical Implications | 4:15 PM –6:00 PM |
Upper Extremity Peripheral Mobilisations |
Day 3 Peripheral Mobilisations (Lower Extremity)
Topic | Time |
Peripheral Mobilisations (Lower Extremity) | |
Welcome & Recap | 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM |
Hip Mobilisations | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
Break | 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Knee Mobilisations | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Ankle Mobilisations | 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM |
Break | 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM |
Lower Extremity Review | 3:30 PM –6:00 PM |
Day 4 Advanced Manual Therapy Techniques
Topic | Time |
Welcome & Recap | 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM |
Spinal Mobilisation Principles | 8:30 AM - 10:15 AM |
Break | 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM |
Lumbar Mobilisations | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Pelvic Flexions | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Break | 3:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
Review & Clinical Implications | 3:45 PM - 6:00 PM |
Day 5 Advanced Techniques - Thoracic & Cervical Spine
Topic | Time |
Advanced Techniques - Thoracic & Cervical Spine | |
Welcome & Overview | 8:15 AM - 8:30 AM |
Thoracic Mobilisations | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
Break | 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM |
Cervical Spine Techniques | 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
SI Joint Mobilisations | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Break | 2:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Cervical Traction & Glides | 2:45 PM - 4:45 PM |
Closing & Certification | 4:45 PM –6:00 PM |
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INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Shubhangii Gaikwaad
Dr. Shubhangii Gaikwaad is a highly skilled Executive Health Coach and Physiotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience in leading hospitals across India and the UAE. She holds a Master of Physiotherapy (Neurology) and an MBA in Healthcare from Geneva Business School, Switzerland. A certified Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Dry Needling Practitioner, she specializes in rehabilitation, injury prevention, and chronic pain management. With expertise in musculoskeletal, neurological, and pediatric physiotherapy, Dr. Shubhangii combines evidence-based practices with a holistic approach to enhance patient well-being and recovery.
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