A Practical Approach to Lumbopelvic Pain and Dysfunction - Valley View, SA

A practical approach to lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction

Successfully helping people who present with lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction can be challenging and requires an integrated approach to both assessment and management. This course provides an evidence-informed yet very practical approach to optimising outcomes for this specific patient population. Presented by A/Prof Kerrie Evans (Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist) and Amy Papinniemi (Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist), the course provides an opportunity to enhance practical skills, from both a manual assessment/therapy and exercise prescription perspective, with a focus on the importance of movement variability. There will be an emphasis on clinical reasoning and decision making particularly with respect to people presenting with complex presentations.

Following the course, participants will

• Be more specific and effective in their use of assessment procedures
• Advance their skills in manual therapy and exercise prescription
• Consider the role movement variability plays in pain/ dysfunction and rehabilitation
• Be familiar with the latest evidence relating to lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction and how this evidence relates to clinical practice
• Reflect on their own clinical decision making and biases

Associate Professor Kerrie Evans

Kerrie specialises in the assessment and management of people presenting with complex musculoskeletal pain, particularly lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction. Kerrie is the Group Chief Education and Research Officer at Healthia Limited and an Associate Professor at The University of Sydney. Kerrie's research continues to focus on prevention and management of lumbopelvic and back pain in both athletic and non-athletic populations, pain and mechanisms underpinning the effectiveness of manual therapy. Kerrie taught undergraduate and post-graduate physiotherapy students for many years. She has presented courses and at conferences throughout Australia and internationally and is well-known for her ability to blend the 'art' and 'science' of evidence-informed clinical practice.

Amy Papinniemi

Amy Papinniemi is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland (UQ). Her primary research interests focus on the upper cervical spine, headaches, and hypermobility. As a Clinic Partner in a multidisciplinary private practice, she consults on complex musculoskeletal cases. She is the Physiotherapy Discipline Lead for Healthia, Australia’s largest allied health company, a member of its Clinical Advisory Committee, and mentors registrars involved in the Australian College of Physiotherapists' Fellowship Program, as well as serving as an Examiner. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at UQ, contributing to the education of postgraduate students.

Please note:

This course will only go ahead if the minimum number of participants enrol. Please do not book travel or accommodation until you receive a confirmation from the organisers.