Statins in the Musculoskeletal Landscape

🚑 Statins in the Musculoskeletal Landscape: An Evidence-Based Inquiry

🚀 Course Overview:

Join Cross Border Seminars for a deep dive into the complexities of statin intolerance and its impact on musculoskeletal health. This one-hour course, led by the esteemed Debra Dent BPT Dip Manip PT OCS (Emeritus) FCAMPT (Retired), is crafted for musculoskeletal clinicians seeking to understand and effectively manage SAMS or statin-associated muscle symptoms.

📊 Course Highlights:

• Statin Overview: Unravel the nuances of statin-related muscle pain and intolerance, including its definition, prevalence, FDA guidelines, benefits, and risks.

• Types of Statins: Explore the various types of statins and their associated symptoms, risk factors, and dosage considerations.

• Diagnosis: Learn about diagnostic tools such as Creatine Kinase levels, the Statin-associated muscle symptom clinic index, and how the Mayo Clinic addresses statin intolerance.

• The Nocebo Effect: Delve into the psychological phenomenon that can influence patient experiences with statins and strategies to mitigate its impact.

• Research Insights: Examine key studies like the STOMP Study, Lancet Report, and recent meta-analyses shedding light on statin intolerance prevalence and mechanisms behind SAMS.

• Mechanisms & Levels of Muscle Involvement: Understand the different levels of muscle involvement associated with statin use, from rhabdomyolysis to myalgia, hyperCKemia, and autoimmune necrotizing myopathy.

• Differential Diagnosis: Discuss other immune-mediated and possible musculoskeletal diagnoses that mimic SAMS.

• Statins & Tendinopathy: Investigate the potential association between statins and tendinopathy, along with drug and food interactions.

• Case Study: Analyze a real-world case study of a patient experiencing statin muscle pain and intolerance.

• Summary & Quiz: Wrap up with a comprehensive review of the course content and test your knowledge with an accompanying quiz.

🔍 Course Objectives:

• To provide healthcare professionals with a thorough understanding of statin muscle pain and its management.
• To equip clinicians with the knowledge to differentiate between true statin intolerance and other musculoskeletal conditions.
• To enhance patient care by identifying and addressing statin-related myopathies effectively.

📖 Who Should Attend?

This course is specifically designed for:

• Physiotherapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Medical Doctors
• Nurse Practitioners
• Researchers and Academics in Musculoskeletal Health

📅 Join Us!

Embark on a journey to enhance your clinical expertise with our evidence-based course. Register today and be part of a community dedicated to advancing musculoskeletal care in the era of statin therapy.

🎓 "This course will not only deepen your understanding of the muscular implications of statin use but also refine your diagnostic skills, ensuring you can provide top-notch care to your patients." - Debra Dent

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and improve patient outcomes. 🌱 Enroll now and stay ahead in the evolving field of musculoskeletal health!