Addressing the Effect of Emotional State on the ANS, Sensorimotor Control & Pain
Addressing the Effect of Emotional State on the ANS, Sensorimotor Control & Pain
This course includes
The instructors
Overview
Incorporating strategies and techniques that address the effect of emotional state, stress and nervous system dysregulation on autonomic nervous system (ANS) activity, sensorimotor control and pain perception into health care practitioners' practices is essential if we are to provide holistic treatment to our clients. The presence of anxiety, stress, over-reliance on passive treatments, and fear avoidance behaviours have been shown to impact patient prognosis and outcome, and yet psychosocial factors are often only identified during assessment and not integrated as part of treatment.
This course delves into the influence of stress, anxiety, and nervous system dysregulation on postural control, sensorimotor processing, movement, muscle activation, and pain and will discuss the neurophysiological mechanisms involved.
We will also learn treatment strategies and techniques, as well as home exercises, that can be utilized to address the influence of emotional state on the physical body and pain perception.
Learning Objectives
In this online course, you will:
- Improve your understanding of the neurophysiological mechanisms behind the effect of emotional state, stress and autonomic nervous system activity on pain, motor control, and balance.
- Empower yourself as a health care practitioner or bodyworker to provide evidence-based techniques and patient-appropriate education to facilitate patient autonomy in addressing the effect of emotional state on their physical functioning and pain.
- Reframe the presence of psychosocial factors and behaviours for your clients, helping them gain compassion and understanding regarding the role these factors play in their symptoms/physical function. Empower your clients with the information and strategies to help their nervous system regain balance and facilitate a state of growth and repair in their bodies.
Audience
This content is primarily intended for practitioners but is relevant to both managers and educators as well. This course would be of the most interest to health care professionals studying or specializing in neuro, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, and sports injury streams.
The instructors
PT, MScPT, PhD Candidate, MScKin, BScKin
Material included in this course
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Introduction
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Course Objectives and Overview
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Module 1
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Relevance of Topic - Importance of Addressing Psychosocial Factors and Nervous System Regulations
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Module 2
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What is Emotional State?
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Module 3
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Emotional State as a Modulator of ANS and Somatic Nervous System Activity in Postural Control
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Module 4
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Behavioural Study Findings Linking Emotional State to Postural Control
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Module 5
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Emotional State as a Modulator of ANS and Somatic Nervous System Activity in Pain Perception
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Module 6
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Behavioural Study Findings - Emotional State and Pain Perception
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Module 7
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Bottom Line for my Practice - Addressing the Influence of Chronic Stress on the ANS
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Module 8
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Using Outcome Measures for ANS Activity
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Module 9
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Evidence & Practical Demonstration of 3 Different Techniques You Can Use With Your Clients
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Module 10
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Practical Notes and Concluding Remarks
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References
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References
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Resource List
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Resource List
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Client Handout
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Client Handout
Patient exercises included in this course
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Technique 3: Mindfulness Meditation - Exercise Description
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Technique 3: Mindfulness Meditation - Introduction
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Technique 2: Physiological Sigh - Exercise Description
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Technique 2: Physiological Sigh - Introduction
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Technique 1: Heart Coherence - Exercise Description
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Technique 1: Heart Coherence - Introduction
Patient education included in this course
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Client Education
Is a certificate of completion included with this course?
Once you have completed the course, a certificate of completion (including learning hours and course information) will be generated. You can download this certificate at any time. To learn more about course certificates on Embodia please visit this guide.
Will I learn home exercises that I can give clients?
Yes, you will learn 3 different home exercises. Beyond the module on this topic, there is also a handout provided with descriptions for the 3 different exercises that you can provide to your clients as patient education.
Will I learn techniques to use with my clients during their session with me?
Yes, we will provide you with strategies and techniques that you can utilize to help your client's nervous system regulation and homeostasis so that they can be in a more balanced state. This will help to optimize performance, as well as treatment outcomes, for whatever techniques you plan for them that given day.