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February 13, 2025 • 57 mins

šŸ’­ā€Risk factors for CRPS include being female and postmenopausal, having a fracture of the distal radius, and having a complex fracture of the ankle.’’ -Ā Dr Tracey Pons


Our guest, Dr Tracey Pons PhD (Health Science, UOtago) MHealSc (distinction,Ā  UOtago), PGDipHealSc (distinction,Ā  UOtago), BSc Physio, MNZSP, MPNZ, MIASP was the first registered Physiotherapy Pain Specialist in New Zealand. This designation was awarded in 2016. She works in private physiotherapy practice in Kaiapoi, North Canterbury. With the University of Otago, she was awarded with distinctions; a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences endorsed in Musculoskeletal Management in 2008; later a Master of Health Sciences, in 2012. She was awarded her PhD in 2019.

Tracey has a passionate commitment to understanding persistent pain, including complex regional pain syndrome; how pain interacts with mental health; to improve well-being in the context of persistent pain; and to encourage the collaboration of physiotherapists and the broader interdisciplinary team in the management of pain. She currently chairs the Physiotherapy in Mental health specialist interest group with the New Zealand professional body. Her work in clinical practice and research includes international level peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, and numerous short courses for continuing education and growth of the Physiotherapy profession.

šŸ“šYou will learn about:

  • Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and how CRPS differs from other pain conditions.

  • The role of physical therapy in CRPS treatment and strategies for managing chronic pain.

  • The conceptual model for effective CRPS management that she developed.

  • The importance of a multidisciplinary approach and collaboration with other healthcare providers, and more.


šŸ”Ž Dr Tracey Pons’ resources of information:Ā 

https://www.noigroup.com/

Explain Pain by Butler David and G. Lorimer Moseley

Orientate - Pain Management on the App Store

šŸ“² Dr Tracey Pons’ contact information:Ā 

http://www.paintherapy.co.nz/

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