Pre-Symposium Courses:
Neurodynamics: Pathobiology, Diagnosis & Management of Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
by Dr. Michel Coppieters
Dates:
Thursday May 1, and Friday May 2, 2025 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) – (24 max)
Course Synopsis:
Besides acquiring and refining diagnostic and management techniques for entrapment or compression neuropathies, this 2-day course provides a solid theoretical and evidence-based framework for the management of neuropathies. For example, via insights in diabetic and chemotherapy-induced neuropathies, we understand much better why a neurodynamic test can be negative in people with a proven neuropathy. We now know much better what a neurodynamic test does and does not test. We discuss relevant pathological changes throughout the nervous system that occur following an entrapment neuropathy. We discuss and practice assessment and neurodynamic management techniques for patients with various peripheral neuropathies. We review the literature which documents how neurodynamic interventions and exercise may reverse the pathological mechanisms, and evaluate the clinical efficacy of neurodynamic interventions by appraising recent clinical trials and systematic literature reviews. Via interactive case studies, we discuss how to design biologically plausible management strategies, with an emphasis on neurodynamics.
About Dr. Michel Coppieters:
Dr. Michel Coppieters is Professor at Griffith University in Brisbane, Australia, where he directs the Musculoskeletal Health and Persistent Pain research group. Michel is an internationally respected researcher and educator in the field of entrapment neuropathies, diabetic neuropathies and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies, and the physiotherapy management of peripheral neuropathic pain.
Registration details to follow.
Cognitive Functional Therapy for People with Disabling Low Back Pain
by Dr. Peter O’Sullivan
Date:
Thursday May 1, 2005 (8:00 am – 3:00 pm) – (30 max)
Course Synopsis:
Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) is a person-centred physiotherapist led cognitive and behavioural intervention, that guides people with disabling LBP to self-manage their condition.
This introductory to CFT workshop outlines the multi-dimensional nature of back pain, key aspects of person-centred communication including guided behavioural examination techniques.
A multi-dimensional clinical reasoning framework is used to provide individualised care to target the relevant biopsychosocial factors. It will outline the key components of CFT: making sense of pain, exposure with control and lifestyle coaching. This workshop will follow the journey of CFT, through the experience of a real person with disabling low back pain.
About Dr. Peter O’Sullivan
Peter is a Professor at the School of Allied Health Sciences at Curtin University and a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. He is internationally recognised as a leading clinician, researcher and educator in musculoskeletal pain disorders. With his team he has published 350 scientific papers. His passion is translating research to practice.
Registration details to follow.
Post Symposium Course:
Patellofemoral Pain: From Assessment to Treatment
by Dr. J.F. Esculier
Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025 (1:00 pm – 8:00 pm) – (30 max)
Course Synopsis:
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common reasons why people of all ages will seek physiotherapy care. In this course, we will review the latest research on the pathophysiology and risk factors for PFP, assessment methods and differential diagnosis, and obviously the best treatment approaches with a focus on strengthening exercises, gait modifications, footwear and other adjuncts. The practical components of this course will make you more confident and optimize your results when assessing and treating people with PFP.
About Dr. J.F. Esculier
Dr. Jean-Francois Esculier, PT, PhD, is a clinician, researcher, and educator interested in running and knee pain. He practices at his clinic in Kelowna BC, MoveMed Physiotherapy, and teaches and conducts research through The Running Clinic and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.
Registration details to follow.