Program
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Time | Session Information |
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8:30 –9:00am | Registration and Breakfast |
9:00 –9:30am | Welcome and Introductions |
9:30 –10:30am | Introduction to Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Trigger Points This session will provide an overview of the magnitude of the problem of chronic myofascial pain syndrome, explain the pathology of muscles and fascia, teach the diagnostic criteria for myofascial pain syndrome, and show a novel approach for myofascial pain disorder diagnosis which includes imaging, biomarkers and clinical examination. Participants will be able to: |
10:30 –10:45am | Morning Break |
10:45–12:00pm | Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome This session will provide an overview of the most common muscle groups affected by myofascial pain syndrome (neck and lower back), will explain practical aspects of taking history and physical examination of a patient with chronic myofascial pain. It will also summarize evidence-based treatments for myofascial pain syndrome. Participants will be able to: |
12:00 –1:00pm | Lunch Break |
1:00 –2:30pm | Parallel Sessions |
Trigger Point Injections & Ultrasound Guided Injections
Dr. Andrea Furlan - Trigger Point Injections Dr. John Flannery - Trigger Point Injections Dr. Nimish Mittal - Ultrasound Guided Dr. Dinesh Kumbhare - Ultrasound Guided Participants will rotate through two patient stations, where they will be able to talk to patients, examine them and observe two different demonstrations: trigger point injections for 45 minutes and ultrasound for 45 minutes. Participants will be able to: 1. Take a history of patients with myofascial pain syndrome 2. Find trigger points on physical examination 3. Describe the steps for trigger point injections (consent, position of patient, injection technique) 4. Recognize the sono-anatomy of common neck and low back muscles involved in myofascial pain
Education and Exercise Therapy Amy Robidas David Clark Mandy McGlynn Participants will rotate with the nurse educator and occupational therapist to learn about exercises, posture, ergonomics, sleep, relaxation techniques and resources in the community.
Participants will be able to: 1. Review the contributions of the interprofessional team in the treatment of myofascial pain 2. Understand the value of different type of exercise in the treatment of myofascial pain 3. Demonstrate non-invasive, self-management options to release trigger points |
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2:30 –2:45pm | Afternoon Break |
2:45 –4:15pm | Parallel Sessions |
Trigger Point Injections
Dr. Andrea Furlan Dr. Dinesh Kumbhare Dr. John Flannery Dr. Nimish Mittal See description above
Education and Exercise Therapy
Amy Robidas David Clark See description above |
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4:15–5:00pm | Q & A |
Returning Registrant
Course Date
Friday May 24, 2019
Registrtion Rates
Before April 18, 2019
Early Bird Rate | $295.00 |
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After April 18, 2019
Regular Rate | $345.00 |
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Course Location
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute
2nd floor Auditorium
550 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 2A2
Program
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund, minus a $75.00 administration fee, will be issued for cancellations received via email to conferences@uhn.ca on or before May 17, 2019. No refunds will be issued after this date. Refunds will not be granted to registrants who do not attend the conference.
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