Course

Central post-stroke pain — recognition, referral pathways, and counseling (Advanced clinician)

Advanced clinician course on central post-stroke pain: recognition vs musculoskeletal pain, referral pathways, counseling language, and functional goals (dose-free)

ClinicianClinicianAdvanced55 minClinical (pro)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize central post-stroke pain patterns and differentiate from common MSK pain
  • Use a referral and workup pathway conceptually (PM&R, neurology, pain)
  • Communicate functional-goal framing and expectations
  • Document follow-up and safety loop closure

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Central post-stroke pain can present with burning/allodynia and may be delayed after the stroke.

Question 2

2. A helpful counseling frame is…

Question 3

3. A loop-closure step is…