Luncheon
Date:
June 21st, 2023
11:30 - 1:30pm
Location:
Spezia
South 72nd Street
Omaha, NE, USA
Presenter:
Megan Potter, DPT
QLI
Director of Therapy Services
Topic:
Pain Rehabilitation: A Tri-Dimensional Approach
Objectives:
- Debate the effectiveness of opioids as a treatment for individuals with chronic pain and the long-term consequences of that approach.
- Identify the benefit of utilizing a program that treats chronic pain from a biopsychosocial model.
- Describe the importance of transition planning when providing an effective long-term plan.
Bio:
Megan Potter, DPT, graduated from Saint Louis University and went on to complete her doctorate in physical therapy, also at Saint Louis University. Shortly after she joined QLI as a physical therapist. She quickly developed a great rapport with patients and excelled as a clinician. She was promoted to Coordinator of Therapy Services and specifically oversees the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs at QLI.
Megan has been instrumental in the growth & success of QLI’s chronic pain/functional restoration program and continues to help patients rebuild their lives by overcoming the issues associated with long term opioid use.
She is married to Jay and has two boys 4 ½ year old Theo and 2 ½ year old Brooks.
CEUs:
TBA