THE NEUROSCIENCE OF PAIN

Pain is multidimensional; involves not only the sensation of pain but also the emotional experience associated with it.

Webinar Presented by Dr. Marnin J Romm

Date: June 12th 13th and 14th

Time: 18:00 to 21:00

Points: 10 CPD Points

Price: 2350

Accreditation:

Medical Practioners
Psychiatrists
Physiotherapists
Chiropractors
Neuropsychologists and psychologist with interests in Neuropsychology

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The biopsychosocial approach to understanding pain has been identified as the most successful model to date, in that it encapsulates the broader issues embedded in the interactions among the biological, psychological, and social components unique to each individual.

This course will focus on the The Biopsychosocial model and focus on the following aspects

Run through a general introduction of pain science
Understand peripheral mechanisms contributing to pain ie noxious stimulus
Understand mechanisms in the spinal cord contributing to pain
Understand the brain`s role in pain
Understand descending faciliatory pathways contributing to the pain experience/pain perception
Understand simple pharmacology related to pain mechanisms

About Marnin

Dr. Marnin J Romm: Dr. Romm is a specialist interdisciplinary Pain Management clinician and academic currently based in Boston USA.

He has a PhD in PT (pain management), an MSc in both Pain Science and Physical Therapy and also an Honors degree in Clinical Psychology.

In addition to being a faculty member for various academic institutions, Dr. Romm is affiliated with Harvard Medical School as a pain science research fellow in the Neuromodulation lab.

Marnin is an assistant professor in interdisciplinary pain neuroscience and pain management.

His PhD at the University of Miami focused on specific novel areas within the world of pain management and pain neuroscience.