Introduction to Physiology and Pain Management

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Last updated on June 18, 2026 9:11 pm

Learn how pain works in this free online physiology course that traces the source of various aches and provides pain management strategies and treatment plans.

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Everyone experiences some form of pain now and again. Pain, like a sharp stab or dull ache, can cause a great deal of discomfort to the body. However, these sensations are essential because they signify something is wrong. Have you ever wondered what causes particular forms of pain? How can the body be assessed when you are in pain? What is the best way to manage pain? We’ll show you the causes of several types of pain and how to handle them.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • State the definition of ?pain? provi…
  • Recall the history of pain…
  • Discuss the mechanism of pain and th…
  • Explain the theories of pain and the…
  • State the definition of ?pain? provided by the International Association for the Study of Pain
  • Recall the history of pain
  • Discuss the mechanism of pain and the myths about pain
  • Explain the theories of pain and the factors that open or close the ?gates of pain?
  • Describe the types of pain and their causes
  • Summarise the biopsychosocial model of health and illness proposed by George Engel
  • Classify back and neck pain with their treatment method
  • Outline the classifications of headaches and their characteristics
  • Analyse how to refer cases to specialists
  • Pain Management

    In this course, you will be introduced to the definition and mechanism of pain. You will learn about pain theories, types of pain, how to assess and measure pain and the principles of back and neck pain. We will show you classifications of headaches and the measures of managing neuropathic pain.

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