Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes:

Friday, October 26, 2018, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

This one-day course will focus on chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes in children and adolescents, which we refer to as amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS). This course is designed to inform occupational and physical therapists (OTs and PTs) and therapy assistants (COTAs and PTAs) about the diagnosis and treatment of AMPS. AMPS is a pain condition that can affect a part of the body or the entire body. It is frequently characterized by increased pain and dysfunction with no underlying cause, and may or may not include hypersensitivity to touch. It may also be referred to as reflex neurovascular dystrophy (RND), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) or juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome. Medical, psychological, physical and occupational therapy diagnoses and treatment will be presented. Attendees will gain skills in current evidence-based, effective evaluation and treatment strategies for AMPS.

Topics will include;

• Description of the mechanism of amplified pain and its potential causes

• Physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT) and psychology evaluation for the child or adolescent with amplified pain

• Effective treatment interventions for the child or adolescent with amplified pain

The registration fee includes registration materials, lunch and parking. As part of our green initiative, syllabus material will be available online.

Early Registration Fee..............$200 (Prior to Sept. 1)

Registration Fee.........................$225 (After Sept. 1)

Registration must be received by Friday, Oct. 19, 2019.

Occupational Therapy

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is an approved provider of continuing education by the American Occupational Therapy Association Inc. .6 CEU hours or .06 AOTA CEUs will be awarded to participants at the completion of the program. Assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Approved Provider Number: 4878

Appropriate for Intermediate-level Occupational Therapists.

Course falls under categories of Domain of OT and Occupational Therapy Process.

Physical Therapy

This course has been submitted for Pennsylvania and New Jersey approval. This course is appropriate for OTs, COTAs, PTs and PTAs.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (0.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (6.00 hours), Occupational Therapy (6.00 hours), Physical Therapy (6.00 hours)

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, located within walking distance of the Roberts Center. The group rate is $172 single and double occupancy plus a room tax. Participants are required to make their own hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of this conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until Sept. 24, 2018. After that date, reservations will be accepted according to space and rate availability.

Friday, October 26, 2018