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Course Description:
Advances in pain science have showcased the importance of the brain. Functionally, the
brain undergoes changes during a pain experience whereby areas of the brain are tasked to
process issues associated with pain versus their normal tasks. Structurally, the brain also
undergoes changes during a pain experience, with cortical maps shifting, which is associated
with persistent pain. Athletes are not immune to these functional and structural changes in the
brain. In fact, it’s proposed that sports performance—the ultimate goal for an athlete—is
significantly impacted when the brain experiences and processes pain. This course will showcase
how the brains of athletes are impacted by pain and how this impact translates to sports
performance. Additionally, neuroscience strategies are shown that may be of great benefit to
clinicians treating athletes experiencing pain. This course applies to clinicians treating athletes of
all kinds or treating any patients experiencing orthopedic injuries and pain.
CEU Credits: 1.000
Type of Course: Online Only
Course URL: http://www.medbridgeeducation.com/courses/details/the-brain-athletes-and-sports-performance-adriaan-louw
Course Dates To Be Offered:
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022