Rethinking Persistent Pain: A Modern, Movement-Based Perspective
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Brief Overview
Persistent pain is complex, but modern pain science offers new ways to support patients beyond medication and imaging. This short presentation explores how Exercise Physiologists use a biopsychosocial and psychologically informed approach to help people with persistent pain rebuild confidence, improve function, and re-engage with movement.
Program Details
This activity will expand general practice knowledge by providing an updated understanding of persistent pain through the lens of modern pain science. Participants will develop skills in communicating effectively with patients about pain, movement, and self-management using psychologically informed language. The activity also fosters a shift in clinical attitude—encouraging GPs to view persistent pain not only as a physical issue but as a complex biopsychosocial experience, where active, collaborative care can lead to better outcomes.
Program Outcome
This activity addresses the need for greater understanding of modern, evidence-based approaches to persistent pain management in primary care. Many GPs encounter patients with ongoing pain who have tried multiple treatments with limited success. This presentation helps bridge the gap between pain science and practical application by highlighting the role of Exercise Physiologists in supporting self-management, behaviour change, and movement-based strategies within a biopsychosocial framework.
- Gain an updated understanding of persistent pain through a modern biopsychosocial lens
- Explore the role of movement and the importance of engaging patients in meaningful activities
- Understand how language can influence a patient’s pain experience and outcomes
- Recognise why education is a key component of effective pain management
- Learn how Exercise Physiologists apply psychologically informed approaches to support long-term self-management in people with persistent pain
This activity is delivered as a short, interactive presentation combining current evidence with practical case examples from clinical practice. Teaching methods include visual slides, reflective discussion prompts, and real-world scenarios to illustrate key concepts. The session encourages participant engagement through informal Q&A, promoting discussion around language use, movement strategies, and interdisciplinary care. The focus on relevance to general practice ensures that participants can apply the knowledge directly to their patient interactions.
Feedback will be collected after the presentation to ensure it is meeting high standards for learning outcomes, content relevance, and delivery style. This feedback will be reviewed and used to make ongoing improvements to the presentation, ensuring it remains engaging, practical, and aligned with the needs of GP and nurse audiences.
Core Medical Practice Values
Yes, the program promotes culturally competent care by encouraging person-centred communication, an understanding of individual pain experiences, and flexible movement strategies that can be adapted to diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and health literacy levels. It emphasises the importance of empathy, respect, and collaboration in supporting patients from all walks of life.
While the primary focus of this presentation is on the management of persistent pain, it does touch on factors that contribute to health disparities, such as the over-medicalisation of pain, limited access to allied health support, and the impact of language and beliefs on care outcomes. The program encourages person-centred communication and promotes strategies that support long-term self-management—key components in addressing inequities in how persistent pain is experienced and treated. It also highlights the role of Exercise Physiologists in providing accessible, community-based care that complements the work of GPs.
Yes, the program promotes evidence-based, person-centred care in line with professional standards. It supports respectful communication, shared decision-making, and appropriate referral pathways, helping GPs uphold high-quality and ethical practice in the management of persistent pain.
While not the primary focus, the program supports ethical decision-making by promoting person-centred care, informed consent, and collaborative practice. It encourages reflection on how language, beliefs, and treatment choices can impact patient autonomy and outcomes—key considerations in ethical care for persistent pain.
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Knowledge Sharing: Conference, Lecture (emphasises presenting information and fostering discussion)
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