Exploring the Brain in Pain
Exploring the Brain in Pain
1 hour
Overview
This live presentation will explore individual differences in cortical activity i) before pain begins and ii) soon after pain onset that predispose individuals to chronic pain.
Data from human pain models and clinical pain populations will be provided. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of novel therapeutic approaches that can target cortical activity to interfere with the transition to chronic pain.
Join the Neuroscience Division of the CPA and Dr. Schabrun for this live webinar 'Exploring the Brain in Pain.'
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for researchers and clinicians who are interested in understanding:
- Brain-based risk factors that cause some individuals to develop chronic pain while others experience rapid recovery, and
- Emerging treatment options such as non-invasive brain stimulation for pain.
Learning objectives:
In this webinar, participants will:
- Gain an understanding of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a tool to assess and induce cortical plasticity
- Understand the role of the brain in the transition to chronic pain
- Explore current research on pain, plasticity, and new targets for treatment
Presenter Bio: Dr. Schabrun
Professor Schabrun is The William and Lynne Gray Endowed Research Chair in Mobility and Activity at The Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity at Parkwood Institute and a Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at Western. Her research interests include the discovery of cortical biomarkers that can predict who will develop chronic pain – even before pain begins, investigation of the neurobiological mechanisms that underpin the transition from acute to chronic pain and the development and testing of non-invasive brain stimulation treatments for pain.
Webinar Registration
The cost to register for this webinar is as follows (all prices in CAD):
- Regular registration: $20
- CPA Member registration: $10
- Members of the Neuroscience Health Division: FREE (please check your email for a coupon code from the division). If you don't see the email please contact the division at neurosciencescpa@gmail.com
The webinar will be recorded and made available as an on-demand course on Embodia Academy. The course, resources, and certificate of completion will be available for free to webinar registrants.
CPA - Embodia Partnership Information
As part of our partnership with the CPA, we offer its members a discount. These discounts can include discounted/free registration to webinars (like this one!)
CPA Members get:
- 25% off the Embodia Tier 1 and 2 Memberships
- 30% off all CPA on-demand courses
- 20% off all Embodia on-demand courses
- Special prices on webinars (these vary based on the webinar so there is no set % discount)
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The instructors
Welcome to the Neurosciences Division (NSD), a not-for-profit division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
We are a national organization operated by volunteers with a passion for neurological physiotherapy. We connect physiotherapists working in neurological settings to learning opportunities and a community of colleagues across the country.
The Neurosciences Division (NSD) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
Our Aim is to assist neuroscience physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants in enabling their clients to reach their full potential and participation in their communities through assessment, treatment, assistance, consultation, education, and research.