Placing physios at the forefront through voice and knowledge

Pauline Cerdor touches on the role of physiotherapy in palliative care over the years, highlighting the development of advocacy and research to inform clinical practice.

Dr Mark Ware has over 20 years’ experience researching and evaluating different uses for medical cannabis. He is the director of clinical research for the Alan Edwards Pain Management Unit at McGill University, and a physician who practised pain medicine at the Montreal General Hospital and at a public interdisciplinary primary care pain clinic he established in Montreal.

The National Palliative Care Strategy 2018 highlights the importance of evidence and a person-centred approach as essential ingredients of quality palliative care. A guiding principle of the national strategy is that people receiving and providing palliative care have access to trustworthy resources to help them make informed decisions about care.

Wayne Rodgers will present ‘Shoulders: simplifying the complex’, a course which aims to provide attendees with a systematic and comprehensive approach to managing a wide range of shoulder dysfunctions.

What can participants expect from the course?

Simon Olivotto presents a case study about visceral referred pain masquerading as musculoskeletal symptoms.

This month, the 2019 Australian Pain Society 39th Annual Scientific Meeting will be held on the Gold Coast. Two physiotherapists, who will be presenting at the conference, expand on what attendees can expect from their individual sessions.

Having access to, and understanding, the right information and evidence can help physiotherapists inform their practice and support their clients, writes Susan Gravier.

Palliative care provides a support system for people living with a life-limiting condition to live as actively as possible for as long as possible. It is active and supportive care that seeks to maximise quality of life.

With more than 30 years’ experience as a clinical practitioner, Dr Angela Fearon will present a new course entitled ‘A pragmatic approach to lateral hip pain’ on 24–25 May.

What can participants expect from this new PD offering?

Physiotherapist Susan Gravier discusses the important role of physiotherapists in palliative care. Susan is a researcher at CareSearch which presents online evidence-based information and resources for palliative care tailored for health professionals, the aged care sector, and patients, carers and families.