Member May: Acute and Chronic Pain in Pediatric Athletes (1.25 CME)-Member May: Acute and Chronic Pain in Pediatric Athletes (1.25 CME)

Member May: Acute and Chronic Pain in Pediatric Athletes (1.25 CME)

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Video Summary

The video provides a comprehensive discussion on managing acute and chronic pain in pediatric athletes, featuring multiple speakers who emphasize the importance of individualized treatment plans incorporating non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions. They address challenges in assessing and treating pain, emphasizing the need for monitoring, communication, and recognizing red flags. The talk also covers overuse injuries, genetic factors, biomechanics, and workload in injury prevention. In another segment, speakers highlight the complexities of chronic pain management, advocating for patient education, multidisciplinary approaches, personalized treatment plans, and the role of psychological and social factors in pain perception. They discuss medication options, diagnostic imaging, and the value of collaborative care and ongoing evaluation in addressing chronic pain effectively. The overall focus is on a holistic approach to pain management in pediatric athletes for optimal outcomes.

Keywords

acute pain

chronic pain

pediatric athletes

individualized treatment plans

non-pharmacologic interventions

pharmacologic interventions

assessing pain

treating pain

overuse injuries

injury prevention

chronic pain management

multidisciplinary approaches