Optimising Care for People with Whiplash Associated Disorders

Operating in the health, community and mental health sectors since 1993, Black Swan Health has developed a considerable body of knowledge in delivering tailored, high quality, evidence-based, mental health, wellbeing and community services. As a registered provider of disability services, Black Swan Health has also embedded the principles of person-centred practice into its day to day service delivery and has well-established outcome-based reporting and measurement systems in place.

Black Swan Health

This seminar will focus on the management and treatment of Whiplash Associated Disorders using an integrated biopsychosocial approach.

Quest Midland

Date: Tuesday 21st SeptemberTime: 6pm arrival for 6.30pm-8.30pmLocation: Quest Midland, 3 The Crescent MidlandParking: Free street parking on The Crescent and in the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/md2vBugetqjfZXeV7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">council carpark off Stafford St</a>Cost: FREE (light refreshments will be provided)The Whiplash Associated Disorders seminar, presented by Dr Rob Schütze and Professor Peter O’Sullivan will present an overview of current evidence around the management of WAD and back pain. In particular, it will describe a current clinical trial, funded by the Insurance Commission of WA, for those at high risk of delayed recovery from crash-related neck or back pain.Based on the biopsychosocial Cognitive Functional Therapy model of care, this is a patient-centred, individualised treatment led by physiotherapists and integrated with collaborative care from psychologists and GPs using a common clinical reasoning framework. This workshop will provide case studies and opportunities for collaborative learning through discussion.<h2>Learning Outcomes:</h2><ul><li>Understand the current biopsychosocial model of WAD and predictors of prognosis.</li><li>Understand evidence-based management strategies for crash-related WAD and back pain.</li><li>Understand the role of GPs, Physiotherapists, Psychologists and other health professionals in the integrated management of whiplash and crash-related spinal pain.</li></ul><h2>Expert Speakers</h2>

Professor Peter O’Sullivan, PhD, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (FACP)Peter O’Sullivan is John Curtin Distinguished Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Curtin University, Perth, Australia. In addition to his teaching and research at Curtin University, he works in clinical practice as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2005) at Bodylogic Physio in Perth, Australia. He is recognised internationally as a leading clinician, researcher and educator in the management of complex musculoskeletal pain disorders.

Dr Rob Schütze, PhD, Clinical PsychologistRob Schütze is a postdoctoral research fellow at Curtin University and a Clinical Psychologist in private practice at Wisdom Health. His research and clinical work focuses on finding innovative ways to help people living with persistent pain.

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