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Total Assignments
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Video Lessons
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About Course
PAIN SIMPLIFIED
Details:
Pain Simplified is a concise and transformative course designed for physiotherapists and healthcare professionals to develop a modern, evidence-informed understanding of pain. Moving beyond outdated biomechanical narratives, this course introduces you to key theories, models, and neurophysiological mechanisms that shape how we perceive and manage pain.
In clinical practice, how you understand and explain pain fundamentally shapes treatment outcomes. This course equips you with the knowledge and communication skills to dismantle common pain myths, explain pain neuroscience in accessible language, and empower patients to reclaim control over their recovery. You'll discover that pain is far more complex—and more modifiable—than the traditional "damage = pain" model suggests.
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Online Classes
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Self Paced
Set and maintain flexible deadlines.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Subtitles Support
English
Key Learning Pillars:
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Modern Pain Science - Explore the evolution from Gate Control Theory to the Neuromatrix model and understand pain as a multidimensional experience
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Biopsychosocial Framework - Move beyond purely biomedical thinking to integrate psychological and social factors that influence pain perception and recovery
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Pain Neurophysiology - Learn how the nervous system processes, modulates, and sometimes amplifies pain signals based on context and meaning
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Therapeutic Communication - Develop skills to explain pain clearly, challenge misconceptions, and help patients understand that pain can be learned—and unlearned
Course Content
Syllabus
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Pain Theories: From Descartes to Gate Control to Neuromatrix
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Healthcare Models: Biomedical vs Biopsychosocial Approach
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Pain Physiology: Neural Processing & Modulation Mechanisms
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Myths About Pain: "Pain Equals Damage" and Other Misconceptions
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Perfect Posture Myth & Movement-Based Beliefs
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Communicating With the Patient: Pain Education Strategies
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Pain Programming: How Pain is Learned and Can Be Unlearned
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Clinical Application & Empowerment Strategies
Videos
18+ engaging video modules with patient communication examples, clinical scenarios, and pain science explanations
Article
Comprehensive materials including patient handouts, pain myth-busting guides, and communication frameworks
About Teacher
4.5 Instructor Rating
28,707 Review
155,242 Student
8 Courses
Dr. Vikalp Saxena (PT) & Dr. Prerna Pant (PT)
Teacher
Dr. Vikalp Saxena and Dr. Prerna Pant are passionate educators and clinical experts specializing in modern pain science and evidence-based rehabilitation.
Together, they bring a unique combination of clinical expertise, research knowledge, and exceptional teaching ability to demystify pain for healthcare professionals. Both clinicians have dedicated their careers to translating complex pain neuroscience into practical, patient-centered approaches that improve outcomes. Their teaching philosophy centers on empowering clinicians to become better communicators and critical thinkers who can confidently challenge outdated pain narratives. Through their work, they've helped thousands of practitioners shift from structure-focused treatment models to more holistic, neuroscience-informed approaches that acknowledge the biopsychosocial complexity of pain and recovery.