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    NANS 2026

    Bridging the Gap: Neuromodulation as a Tool for Advanced Practice Providers

    Panel Discussion: Cultivating the Next Generation of Future APP Leaders

    Thursday, January 22, 2026
    3:30 PM - 3:50 PM PST
    Location: Milano Ballroom III & IV
    Session

    Description:     This session will provide advanced practice providers (APPs) with a comprehensive understanding of neuromodulation, including its various types, such as electrical and chemical therapies, and the underlying principles of how these techniques impact the nervous system. Participants will learn to identify the common neurological and pain conditions that benefit from neuromodulation, and the criteria for selecting appropriate patients. The session will also explore the APP's role in assessing patients, educating them, managing neuromodulation devices, and providing follow-up care in collaboration with specialists. Additionally, emerging trends in neuromodulation, such as personalized and minimally invasive approaches, will be discussed, as well as practical skills for educating and supporting patients throughout their neuromodulation treatment journey.