Pain Management Pain Education
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Pain education programs are delivered to small groups of generally 4-6 individuals. The program generally consists of three half days. Groups attend sessions given by our dedicated staff of occupational therapists, exercise physiologist, psychologist and physiotherpist. Educational sessions have a strong functional focus and equip patients with practical self management skills designed to assist them in the workplace, and in their everday life.
Education sessions include:-
- Basics of pain anatomy and the body's response to pain,
- difference between hurt and harm,
- injury and healing,
- relaxation for pain management,
- cognitive strategies to overcome pain,
- stress management,
- pacing and graded exposure to activity.
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Interesting Facts
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