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Scientific Session

Osteoarthritis (OA) and related disorders
General Topic: ARP Interprofessional

13M113: Non-pharmacologic Strategies for Pain Management in Adults with OA

Monday, November 13, 2023
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PT
Location: Room 24A-C
CE: 1

In Person

    Speaker(s)

  • KA

    Kelli Allen, PhD

    University of North Carolina
    Durham, NC, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

  • Una Makris, MD, MSc

    UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas VA
    Dallas, TX, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

  • JP

    Janet Poole, PhD, OT, FAOTA

    University of New Mexico
    Albuquerque, NM, United States

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in older adults and chronic pain is a cardinal symptom. Medications used for OA are limited by efficacy and tolerability and may even be contraindicated due to comorbidities and/or drug interactions. Therefore, nonpharmacologic strategies are a critical first-line modality, especially for older adults. This session will aim to provide an overview of nonpharmacologic strategies for pain management in older adults with OA, focusing on rehabilitation strategies. Occupational therapy (OT), including cognitive behavioral approaches (mindfulness and relaxation), and exercise interventions for OA-related pain will be reviewed in this session. Innovative strategies to enhance motivation for exercise and physical activity among older adults will also be reviewed

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about occupational therapy modalities and cognitive behavioral strategies for osteoarthritis (OA) in older adults.
  • Learn about exercise interventions that are most useful in OA-related pain management.
  • Learn about innovative ways to motivate older adults to become more physically active and participate in exercise interventions that will improve OA-related pain.

Presentations:

  • 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM PT
    Occupational Therapy for Osteoarthritis Pain Management

    Speaker: Janet Poole, PhD, OT, FAOTA – University of New Mexico

  • 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM PT
    Exercise Interventions for Osteoarthritis Pain Management for Older Adults

    Speaker: Kelli Allen, PhD – University of North Carolina

  • 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM PT
    Innovative Approaches to Enhance Motivation for Exercise and Physical Activity to Improve Osteoarthritis Pain Management in Older Adults

    Speaker: Una Makris, MD, MSc – UT Southwestern Medical Center and Dallas VA

  • 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM PT
    Q&A