Upcoming Events
Professor Andrea Evers
Science Session:
Words as Medicine - How the Placebo Effect Can Contribute to Better Care
3 July, 1pm (BST)
1 hour 15 minute session
Dr. Andrea Evers is Professor of Health Psychology at the Institute of Psychology at Leiden University
In this innovative Science Session Prof. Evers will step into the fascinating world of placebo and nocebo effects. She will explore the profound impact of these psychological phenomena on clinical practice. She will delve into how they influence treatment outcomes, from the immune system to patient well-being and reveal clinical applications that benefit patients and enhance physician-patient communication. Join us and gain insights into pharmacological conditioning of medications and unlock strategies for maximising positive outcomes.
Ticket Price:
Premium Members: Free
Non-Premium Members: £20 - £35
Dr Amber Johnston
Clinical Confidence Coaching
JUNE - JULY 2024
4 x 30-minute sessions
Dr Amber Johnston is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and Director of the London based, Healthy Mind Psychology Clinic, where she leads a team of 25 psychologists helping people with a wide array of challenges, from mild stress, to those with significant clinical diagnoses.
Amber's approach is different! She is on a mission to re-write some of the old medical narratives to instead prioritise holistic health and well-being. Specialising in pain management, and neuropsychology, she helps patients with a wide variety of conditions including chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue/ME, neuro and stroke, functional neurological disorder (FND) and MUS. Her unique approach focuses on the interaction between the stress response across the functioning of the mind and body.
Amber will be drawing on her vast clinical experience to deliver four Clinical Confidence sessions on topics she believes are the most relevant to the challenges health care professional see today. She will offer practical strategies and ideas you can immediately apply with your own patients.
Exclusively available with Le Pub Premium Membership.
A/Prof Ben Boyd
Clinical Confidence Coaching
JULY - AUGUST 2024
4 x 30-minute sessions
Ben Boyd is a highly accomplished clinician, educator & researcher. Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the Samuel Merritt University in California as well as a highly skilled pain therapist he is passionate about embracing a holistic, humanistic approach to rehabilitation & helping those suffering from persistent pain.
Ben is also author of the recently released 'Bodily Relearning' book, a comprehensive and practical guide to treating people with persistent pain.
We are incredibly proud to welcome Ben to deliver this Clinical Confidence Coaching series. His four sessions will be jam packed with evidence based, practical techniques to use with your patients.
Exclusively available with Le Pub Premium membership.
Professor Cormac Ryan
Science Session:
A public health approach to persistent pain
11 Sept, 7.30pm (BST)
1 hour 15 minute session
Professor Cormac Ryan, a world-leading expert in Pain Education and a Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation at Teesside University, is on a mission to transform the public's understanding of persistent pain. As a Community Pain Champion for the Flippin' Pain Campaign, he is dedicated to addressing the common misconceptions that hinder effective pain management. In this Science Session, Professor Ryan will discuss the origins of the Flippin' Pain campaign, its delivery methods, and the preliminary findings of this groundbreaking initiative. He will explore how public health approaches can be harnessed to facilitate evidence-based practice and empower individuals, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals to navigate the complexities of persistent pain with greater understanding and effectiveness. Join Professor Ryan as he shares his insights and strategies for revolutionising the way we approach this major public health issue.
Ticket Price
Premium Members: Free
Non-Premium Members: £20 - £35
Professor Annina Schmid
Science Session
Unravelling the complexities of entrapment neuropathies:
A Multimodal Approach to Understanding Pathophysiology and Improving Patient Care
22 October, 19.30 (BST)
1 hour 15 mins
Dr. Annina Schmidt is a leading expert in the field of pain neurosciences, specialising in peripheral entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome and radiculopathies.
As a Professor of Pain Neurosciences and Head of the Neuromusculoskeletal Health and Science Lab at Oxford Neurosciences, she has dedicated her career to advancing our understanding of these complex conditions. Dr. Schmidt is at the forefront of developing precision physiotherapy techniques to improve the management and outcomes for patients suffering from entrapment neuropathies.
In this exclusive session, Prof Annina Schmid will explore the complexities of peripheral entrapment neuropathies, such as spine-related leg pain or carpal tunnel syndrome. She will discuss the common symptoms, efficacy of first-line treatment options, and the at best modest effects of non-surgical management. She will delve into the major roadblock to delivering more effective interventions: a lack of understanding of disease mechanisms and inadequate patient stratification. Throughout her presentation, she will highlight her latest research aimed at advancing our understanding of the pathophysiology of entrapment neuropathies, with the ultimate goal of developing precision physiotherapy and improving patient management and outcomes.
Ticket Price:
Premium Members: Free
Non-Premium Members: £20 - £35
