REHAB 535 - The Nature of Pain

★ 3 (fi 15) (either term or Spring/Summer, 3-0-0) Pain is a major factor impacting quality of life and will continue to become more so as the average lifespan increases. Understanding the multi-dimensional nature of pain and its broad impact is critical to applying best practice in its assessment and treatment. This course will explore the neuroscience and physiology of various pain conditions, with application assessment and management principles. A range of theoretical perspectives underlying the individual’s experience of pain across the continuum from acute to complex/chronic will be presented. The need for interprofessional collaboration for pain management will be introduced. (This course is a prerequisite for REHAB 536 and REHAB 537.)