re: Pain Management & Physio role in APS Conference 2002 in Sydney

The Australian Pain Association is planning a conference in ?March/April 2002 in Sydney. I am on the planning committee and trying to get a session devoted to presenting data on the role of Physio in chronic pain etc - there is a Special Interest Group newly set up within the International Association of the Study of Pain called ' Pain and Movement' - I did think that was a good title for the session which probably would be best in workshop style ? for half a day. Are there any other thoughts or people out there who have a vested interest in both clinical issues & EBM in chronic pain ???

Love to hear from you
Lyn Guy - or call me on 0411 528858

Can I suggest that you get in touch with the Physiotherapy Pain Association - www.ppaonline.co.uk They are well experienced and have run numerous courses and workshops.

I would like more information on this and am also doing my doctoral dissertation on cr. pain here in the US. Would like to be a presenter or bring an expert on the communication and psych. treatment combining PT and psych. in the treatment for pain. please email me. [email protected]

Hi Lyn,

I am on the planning committee for the 2001 APS conference in Cairns! Your pain and movement idea sounds good. We are having Mary Galea speak on pain and motor control and are addressing the issue of motor control in LBP and whiplash. So it sound as though the theme will continue to be developed in 2002. The research unit that I am involved in is investigating various aspects of the effect of manual therapy in chronic pain so we would be keen to make a contribution to your programme if you feel it's appropriate.

Cheers, Tina Souvlis

Dear Guy
Iam a member of the Physiotherapy Pain Association and have just attended our Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Congress in Birmingham England.
There was a real message that patient/client behaviour is a key component to be addressed in the treatment of chronic pain.
Key note speakers were:
Nick Kendall, a clinical psychologist from New Zealand and Co author of 'A guide to assessing Yellow flags in psychological disorders.
John Vlaeyen, clinical psychologist who has written some papers on behaviour and fear avoidance.
Louis Gifford, a physiotherapist who has researched into pain mechanisms and management.
The association have a book out on the Topical issues in Pain management
If you want any more details let me know
regards
Vicki