Course Overview

Fibromyalgia is a poorly understood condition that results in chronic pain, requiring sufferers to sacrifice their usual daily occupations to seek pain relief. There are no consistently effective medical interventions to manage the pain of fibromyalgia, and although occupational therapists have numerous modalities and techniques to address the physical sources of pain, they may feel frustrated and discouraged that patients with fibromyalgia have recurring complaints. Many patients turn to complementary and alternative medicine for help. Yoga is an excellent treatment for fibromyalgia because it does not compartmentalize the symptoms, and is gentle, nonjudgmental, and provides a wellness orientation lacking in many traditional medical treatments. Yoga is becoming a more prevalent treatment option that is popularly considered for injury rehabilitation and is considered to influence positive and holistic mind-body coordination.¹Helping clients to incorporate yoga practices into their daily routines may help them to take a more active role in reducing and managing stress and pain associated with this chronic condition. The goal of this yoga and fibromyalgia course is to provide therapists with an understanding of the benefits of employing yoga techniques in the long-term management of fibromyalgia.

About the Course Author

Laurel Koss MS, OTR/L, attended the University of Pittsburgh and completed her Occupational Therapy degree from Duquesne University. With over 21 years in clinical occupational therapy settings, Laurel has experience in skilled nursing facilities, outpatient orthopedic and neurology, long term care, rehab, and acute care. She also has extensive training and experience in upper extremity amputee care, orthotics and prosthetics, and research and development. Laurel has been an adjunct professor for Saint Petersburg College and Nova Southeastern University, Tampa campus and is currently the lead occupational therapy writer for the Rehab team with Relias. Laurel Koss, MS, OTR/L has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Accreditation Information

Certificates provided by accrediting body (9 Match)

American Occupational Therapy Association

1.00HOURS

Relias LLC is an approved provider of continuing education courses by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Category: Category 1 & 2.
This activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours.
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy for 1.0 contact hours, approval number 20-717846.
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Alabama State Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

1.00HOURS

Arizona Board Of Occupational Therapy Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

South Carolina Board Of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Louisiana State Board Medical Examiners- Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Mississippi State Department of Health- Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

1.00HOURS

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Occupational Therapists will receive 1.0 contact hours for participating in this course.

Course Details

Course Code:

REL-ACU-0-OT18
Hours:

1.00
Type:

Online Course
Release Date:

2019-05-01
Expiration Date:

2022-10-29
Learning Objectives:

Describe two pranayama techniques (breathing exercises) for fibromyalgia.; Describe two yoga asanas (poses) for relaxation and two yoga asanas for stretching and strengthening in fibromyalgia.; Discuss three advantages of adding yoga techniques for treatment of fibromyalgia to traditional therapy based on current evidence.
Outline:

Managing Fibromyalgia with Yoga
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Background
Helen
What is Fibromyalgia?
Manifestations and Etiology of Fibromyalgia
Section 3: Management of Fibromyalgia
Medical management
Yoga as a Method of Treatment
Summary
Section 3: Deep Dive Into Yoga
Origins of Yoga
Initiating a Yoga Program for Fibromyalgia
Yoga Poses
Breath Practice: Pranayama
Meditation Techniques: Dhyana
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Target Audience:

The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Occupational Therapists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
Course Delivery Method and Format:

Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Accommodations:

If you require special accommodations to complete this module, please contact Relias Customer Support here.
Disclosures:

Expert Reviewers, Instructors, and Staff Writers disclosures will be listed above after the individuals' biographical paragraph. All other members involved within the planning of this educational activity have declared no conflict of interest exists when planning and developing this course.

Managing Fibromyalgia With Yoga

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