Wednesday 6 June 2018, 6.30pm-9.30pm

FACILITATORS:

• Dr Matthew Green – Musculoskeletal, Rehabilitation and Pain Physician
  BMBS FAFRM FFPMANZCA FIPP
• Dr Mark Cox – Clinical Psychologist
  BApplSc (Physio), BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
• Mr John Vieceli – Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
  MAppSC (Manipulative Physiotherapy), B App Sc (Chemical Technology)

OVERVIEW: Persistent or chronic pain is a common complaint, experienced by many. It isn’t always straight forward, responsive to treatment and can be difficult to manage. A multidisciplinary approach may be the next step forward. Our speakers will share with you current research, evidence based treatment and outcomes, from an integrated medical, psychological and physiotherapy based approach. You will learn about interventional treatments for spinal and other persistent pain conditions. Rhizolysis, dorsal column stimulation and peripheral nerve field stimulation, epidural injections and nerve root blocks will be covered. Clinical psychological considerations and rehabilitation of chronic issues will be discussed in depth.

Friday 23rd March 2018, 6.30pm-9.00pm

FACILITATOR: Dr Liz Howard – Osteopath

OVERVIEW: Pelvic Pain is common, with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 12 men affected at some stage of their lives; All practitioners will regularly have these clients attend their sessions.

Liz will discuss the most common presentations, the cardinal signs and symptoms for easy identification, and the latest diagnostic testing and treatment protocols used at the Women’s Health & Research Institute of Australia. Discussion will include conservative and interventional treatment protocols and how to build your interdisciplinary team via effective communication, whether you work alongside other practitioners or not.

FLA pending

This course is now closed. Please contact us for more information.

Friday 23rd March 2018, 9.30am-12.00pm

FACILITATOR: Dr. Elizabeth Howard – Osteopath

OVERVIEW: Pelvic Pain is common, with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 12 men affected at some stage of their lives; All practitioners will regularly have these clients attend their sessions.

The following points will be covered in detail to help you understand these conditions.

• What are the most common pelvic pain complaints
• Who is affected by these complaints
• Considerations to help avoid pain flares for your clients
• Principles of management for pelvic pain
• Interdisciplinary approach to care and your role in the patient’s recovery