MSK spinal pain and sleep - what we need to know

Presenter: Dr. Doug Cary

This webinar will cover:

• The background of research about sleep and pain

• The relationship between poor sleep (insomnia) and pain + other significant health related illnesses

• In detail, the bidirectional relationship between sleep and pain

• The two aspects relating sleep and pain - mechanical and health related

• Briefly, the mechanical biomechanics of sleep and spinal pain

• Assessment tools -screening questions, validated questionnaires

• What we can do management wise

• Use case studies to tie it all together

About Doug:

Doug has been a clinician since 1987 and worked in a wide variety of private and hospital-based environments, both in Australia and overseas. During this time he has been fortunate to work with many experienced practitioners, before setting up a private practice with his partner in 1989.

Along the way, he recognised the critical link between ongoing professional development, professional enjoyment and longevity. Doug has completed a postgraduate diploma in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and in clinical acupuncture, his specialisation in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and a PhD at Curtin University.

To simultaneously provide access to professional development and assist others to develop their careers in education, Doug created AAP Education. AAP Education provides high-quality CPD to aspiring health professionals, that want to make a significant difference to their clients and ensure their own professional longevity.

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