With strong evidence showing improved outcomes and patient experiences, Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) has become a cornerstone of modern clinical practice. While foundational PNE concepts can transform recovery for many, patients with complex chronic pain, psychosocial barriers, addiction, or trauma often need a deeper, more behaviorally focused approach.

Advanced PNE: Focus on Function equips clinicians to go beyond education and drive lasting change. Through engaging lectures, small-group practice, and collaborative discussion, participants will refine their PNE delivery, strengthen communication, and integrate practical strategies that help patients rediscover movement, purpose, and independence.

Course Objectives/Outcomes

By the end of the course, a successful participant will be able to: 

• Deliver updated pain neuroscience stories and metaphors that resonate.
• Tackle real-world challenges in applying PNE for cognitive and behavioral shifts.
• Use advanced interviewing techniques to foster motivation and change.
• Implement effective goal setting, pacing, and graded exposure plans.
• Incorporate trauma-informed, compassionate care principles.
• Design evidence-based strategies that empower patients toward self-management.

Live Online: Evidence In Motion is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 0000006972.This Live, Blended/Hybrid activity is offered at 1.8 CEUs, Advanced, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge. AOTA does not endorse specific course content, products, or clinical procedures.

Advanced Pain Neuroscience: Focus on Function has been approved for 18 continuing education hours by PTPN, which is an organization recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California to approve courses for continuing education competency hours. If you have questions or concerns, please contact PTPN 800-766-7876 and ask for the Quality Assurance Department or CEO.