Optimizing Musculoskeletal & Sports-Related Pain Management: Evidence-Based OTC and First-Line Strategies for Orthopedic Care in Primary Care Practice Supported by an Educational Grant from Haleon
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This practical, evidence-based session equips primary care providers with effective, first-line strategies for managing musculoskeletal and sports-related pain. Designed to enhance clinical confidence while promoting safe, guideline-driven care, this program focuses on optimizing conservative treatment approaches before escalation to advanced therapies.
*Due to rapidly changing clinical knowledge, once purchased, you have 90 days access to complete this education.
Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours; 0.5 are Pharmacology
This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 5/5/2026 to 5/4/2027 . PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After taking part in this educational activity, participants should be better able to:
-Understanding different patient populations and associated risk factors for activity related musculoskeletal pain.
-Differentiate between common acute and chronic pain presentations and the commonly associated injuries (sprains/strains, tendonitis, tears)
-Identify proper first-line therapies for these injuries and educational interventions specific to injury prevention including patient actions (stretch, warm up, cool down, recovery).
-Apply evidence-based strategies and practical clinical tools to guide safe and timely return-to-activity for patients experiencing musculoskeletal injuries or pain.
Dr. Heather Jackson
PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP
Dr. Heather Jackson is a pain management expert practicing in the Supportive Oncology and Palliative Care Clinic at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and serves as an Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University’s Schools of Nursing and Medicine. She is also an Administrative Director of Advanced Practice and a founding board member of the Pain Medicine Academy of Advanced Practice Providers (PMAAPP).
A passionate clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Jackson is widely recognized for advancing innovative approaches to pain management and opioid stewardship. Her work explores the integration of complementary therapies—such as acupuncture—across adult and pediatric populations to improve outcomes and reduce reliance on opioids. Through her leadership, research, and national speaking, she continues to shape how clinicians approach complex pain management in today’s practice environment.
CE/CME INFORMATION
Obtain Your Credits
To earn credits for this activity, navigate to the Content(s) tab and complete all course components in the following order: 1) watch the course presentation video; 2) complete the course evaluation; 3) pass the post-test with a score of 2/3 (66.7%) or higher. You may retake the post-test until a passing score is achieved, at which point you will be able to view/print a copy of your certificate of completion. This online certificate will also be saved within your profile 'My Courses/Certificates' -> 'Transcript/Certificates Earned' for future access.
Designation Statement
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 contact hours, of which 0.5 is pharmacology credit. Participants should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity has been reviewed by the American Academy of Physician Associates Review Panel and is compliant with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid from 5/5/2026 to 5/4/2027. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Accreditation Statement
Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
DISCLOSURES
Faculty
Contributing faculty, Heather Jackson PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP has disclosed no relevant financial relationship.
Planners
All planners and contributors involved in this educational activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Disclaimer
The material presented in this continuing education program is being made available for educational purposes only and is not intended to represent the best or only methods, medications and/or guidelines appropriate for the medical situation discussed. Rather the material is intended to present an approach, view, statement, or opinion of the presenter(s), which may be helpful, or of interest to other practitioners and should not be used by clinicians without the evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities. NPACE disclaims any liability, loss, injury, or damage incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any information given in a presentation.
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may mention the uses of products that are not approved by the FDA for the indication(s) being discussed. The presenter(s) are instructed to notify participants when they are discussing unapproved uses or investigational agents. The opinions related to unapproved uses of products are solely those of the presenter(s) and are not endorsed or recommended by NPACE. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this activity.
