Description: Pain is the most common reason patients seek care. However, it is also extremely complex, and many athletic trainers lack a thorough understanding of pain processing and perception. As a result, patient encounters and treatment decisions can be challenging to navigate. In this lecture, we will cover a variety of pain principles including nociception, pain perception, central and peripheral sensitization, and a systematic approach to evaluating and quantifying musculoskeletal pain (quantitative sensory testing, patient-reported outcome measures). We will also summarize the best-evidence to guide non-pharmacologic pain treatments to enhance clinical outcomes and performance recovery following musculoskeletal injury.

Objectives: Recognize the differences and relationship between nociception and pain perception., Evaluate subjective (patient-reported outcome measures) and objective (quantitative sensory testing) measures to quantify a patient’s pain experience., Choose appropriate non-pharmacologic evidence-based interventions to treat acute and chronic pain musculoskeletal pain.

Presenter(s): Kate Jochimsen, PhD, ATC

Status: Active

Activity Difficulty Level: Essential

Domains:

• Critical Incident Management
• Specialty (Orthopedic): Medical Knowledge
• Therapeutic Intervention

Format: Virtual Asynchronous - On Demand

Dual Credentials and JA: Athletic Trainers Only

Start Date & Time: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM CDT

End Date & Time: 01/01/2027 12:00 AM CST

Cost: $499.00

CEUs: 1