What pain management procedures can physiatrists learn at AAOPM?

Physiatrists can expand their procedural skills with training in joint injections, trigger point therapy, nerve blocks, epidural injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, NCV/EMG diagnostics, and regenerative medicine techniques like PRP for pain. Our courses complement your PM&R training with advanced interventional techniques.

What is the format of pain management training courses?

Our courses combine didactic lectures covering anatomy, injection techniques, and safety protocols with extensive hands-on training. Physiatrists practice procedures under direct supervision of expert faculty, ensuring competency before treating their own patients.

For Physiatrists (PM&R)

Pain Management Training for Physiatrists (PM&R)

Expand your interventional capabilities with advanced pain management training. Our AAOPM-certified courses provide hands-on training in joint injections, nerve blocks, ultrasound-guided procedures, and NCV/EMG diagnostics—taught by expert faculty.

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Practice on real patients under expert supervision. Our small-group format ensures personalized attention and immediate feedback. Available for beginners through advanced providers.

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Personal support at every step. Our faculty are here to guide your journey into interventional pain management.

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Trust the system that's helped 100,000+ students successfully expand their pain management capabilities and build thriving practices. From your first injection to a comprehensive pain program, we've mapped the path.

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Why Physiatrists Are Expanding Their Procedural Skills

Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians are uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive pain management, combining their expertise in functional restoration with interventional techniques.

Natural Extension of PM&R: Interventional pain procedures complement your rehabilitation expertise, allowing you to address pain at its source while optimizing functional outcomes.
Comprehensive Patient Care: Offer patients a complete treatment pathway—from diagnosis through injection therapy and rehabilitation—all under one roof.
Competitive Advantage: Differentiate your practice by offering procedures that complement your physiatry training and attract patients seeking non-surgical solutions.
Strong Reimbursement: Pain management procedures are well-established with CPT codes and typically covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers.
Reduce Referral Leakage: Keep patients in your practice by offering interventional services instead of referring out for injections and nerve blocks.

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PM&R Scope of Practice for Pain Management

Understanding your capabilities and opportunities as a physiatrist in interventional pain management.

PM&R Foundation for Pain Management

As a physiatrist, your training in physical medicine and rehabilitation provides an excellent foundation for interventional pain management. Your expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, electrodiagnostics, and functional restoration uniquely positions you to deliver comprehensive pain care that addresses both the source of pain and the patient's functional goals.

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Revenue Potential

Adding interventional procedures and expanding diagnostic services significantly increases practice revenue with insurance-reimbursable services.

$300K+ additional annual revenue

Procedures You Can Perform

Joint injections (all major joints)
Trigger point injections
Nerve blocks (peripheral & spinal)
Epidural steroid injections
Ultrasound-guided procedures

Electrodiagnostic Services

Build on your PM&R electrodiagnostic training with advanced NCV/EMG techniques to identify nerve damage, radiculopathies, and neuromuscular disorders—enhancing diagnosis and creating additional revenue streams.

Quick Integration

Your PM&R background accelerates the learning curve. Most physiatrists begin performing new procedures within days of training and see return on investment within 1-3 months.

Board Certification

AAOPM offers board certification pathways in pain management. Additional credentials complement your ABPMR certification, enhance patient trust, differentiate your practice, and demonstrate expertise to insurance companies and referring physicians.

Getting Started

Build on your PM&R foundation with courses in joint injections and nerve blocks, then advance to ultrasound-guided procedures and spinal interventions. AAOPM's curriculum lets you expand systematically while growing your service offerings.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about pain management training for physiatrists.

Physiatrists can expand their procedural skills with training in joint injections (knee, shoulder, hip, SI joint), trigger point injections, nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, ultrasound-guided procedures, and advanced NCV/EMG diagnostic testing. Our courses complement your PM&R training with additional interventional techniques.

All AAOPM courses are AAOPM certified. Additionally, select courses may award AMA PRA Category 1 Credits when applicable based on course requirements. Upon successful completion, you receive an AAOPM Certificate of Completion documenting your training.

Yes, AAOPM offers dedicated ultrasound-guided pain management training. Our courses teach you how to use diagnostic ultrasound for precise needle placement in joint injections, nerve blocks, and soft tissue procedures. Ultrasound guidance improves accuracy, safety, and patient outcomes while reducing complications.

Our courses combine didactic lectures covering anatomy, injection techniques, patient selection, and safety protocols with extensive hands-on training. Participants practice procedures under direct supervision of expert faculty in small group settings, ensuring personalized attention and immediate feedback. Courses range from 1-3 days depending on the program.

Yes, most pain management procedures are covered by insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans. Joint injections, nerve blocks, trigger point injections, epidural injections, and NCV/EMG diagnostic studies are typically reimbursable procedures with established CPT codes, making pain management an excellent practice builder.

AAOPM provides ongoing support including access to our professional community, clinical resources, and faculty consultations. We offer refresher courses, advanced training opportunities, and board certification pathways for physiatrists seeking to demonstrate expertise in pain management. Our team is available to answer clinical questions as you begin performing new procedures.

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Why Choose AAOPM

Join a Thriving Community

Hands-On Live Training

Business & Marketing

Mentorship & Guidance

Tools & Resources

Trusted Vendors

Job Placement

A Proven Framework for Success

Why Physiatrists Are Expanding Their Procedural Skills

Popular Pain Management Courses

3-Day Interventional Pain Management

Ultrasound-Guided Pain Procedures

NCV/EMG Diagnostic Training

Joint & Extremity Injection Course

Advanced Pain Management

PRP for Pain & Regenerative Medicine

PM&R Scope of Practice for Pain Management

PM&R Foundation for Pain Management

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Procedures You Can Perform

Electrodiagnostic Services

Quick Integration

Board Certification

Getting Started

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Frequently Asked Questions

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