Friends of NPACE Podcast | Season 3 Episode 17: Break the Cycle: Early Moves That Prevent Chronic MSK Pain
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In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, join Dr. Heather Jackson and NPACE Executive Director Terri Schmitt as they discuss treatment of common musculoskeletal pain in adult primary care patients. Tips for first actions, thorough assessment, red flags, and treatment options are provided. This episode is worth 0.5 CE/CME credits and 0.25 Pharmacology credits.
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*This podcast is supported by a generous educational grant by Haleon*
Credits: 0.50 Contact Hours; 0.25 are Pharmacology
This activity is designated for 0.50 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: June 3rd, 2027
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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.
After listening to this podcast learners will:
- 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.
Obtain Your Credits
To earn credits for this activity, you must 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 dashboard transcript for future access.
Designation Statement
NPACE designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.50 contact hours, of which 0.25 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.
Faculty
Contributing faculty, Dr. Heather Jackson PhD, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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
This session is supported by an educational grant from Haleon.
