E.P.I.C

Educating People In Chronic Pain

Program Overview

E.P.I.C – Pain Management Program is an intensive 5 week pain management program. Participants will learn the principles of active self-management to assist them with both managing their pain and optimising their quality of life.

Our program is based on the latest clinical research and evidence-based techniques in chronic pain management. Our facilitators are a highly experienced team including our Medical Director Dr Aman Ahuja, who is supported by a team of highly experienced Allied Health clinicians.

E.P.I.C. Program Objectives

Reduced Pain
Improved Sleep
Improved Confidence and strategies to self-manage pain
Reduced reliance on medication and other passive treatment strategies
Reduced fear of pain and movement
Increased functional capacity including walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, postural tolerances (sit, stand, drive)
Established participant orientated S.M.A.R.T. goals
Improved ability to cope with tasks of daily living – shopping, cooking, cleaning, gardening

Program Overview

WEEK 1

INTRODUCTION
To Pain Management

PAIN PSYCHOLOGY
Basics
 

PHYSIO
Education
 

MEDICAL
Pain Neuroscience
 

WEEK 2

NUTRITION
Impact on Pain

PHYSIO
Hydrotherapy
Session

OT
Sensitive Nervous System

PSYCHOLOGY
Meditation Session
 

WEEK 3

PHYSIO
Gym Program

NURSING
Hurt/Harm
 

MEDICAL
Pharmacotherapy
of Pain

PHYSIO
Education of
Body Dynamics

WEEK 4

PHYSIO
Education

OT
Taking Pain
out of Work

PSYCHOLOGY
Flare Up
Management

NUTRITION
Diet Plans
 

WEEK 5

PSYCHOLOGY
Practical Mediation

PHYSIO
Gym Program
 

MEDICAL
Individual
Appointment

FULL TEAM
Feedback
Discussion

The pain program is provided for defence and workcover patients at this stage. Any Department of Veteran Affairs/private/uninsured patients will be able to access an alternative pain program via a referral from our Pain Specialist.

The above program does change according to the group requirements and program development.

Get in Touch

If you would like any information about our Program then please contact our friendly and helpful team on (07) 4724 2592

5 Fulham Road, Pimlico QLD 4812

Email reception@livewellpainclinic.com.au

 

Call (07) 4724 2592

Fax (07) 4422 0233