Applying modern pain science to the elite sports context

This lecture by Leanne Rath FACP will demonstrate how an understanding of contemporary pain science can be applied in an elite sports physiotherapy setting.

Leanne will be joined by an elite sportsperson, in order to provide a patient perspective of the relevance of such an approach.

Presenter

Leanne Rath, FACP, is a Sports & Exercise Specialist. She is one of only seven physiotherapists in Victoria with this clinical specialty attained through Fellowship exams conducted by the Australian College of Physiotherapy. Since graduating from LaTrobe University in 1990, Leanne has gained extensive work experience with The Australian Ballet (2006-2008), The Australian Institute of Sport (1998 – 2005), the Olympic Games (with The Australian Gymnastics Team, Sydney 2000), the Commonwealth Games (Manchester 2002) and in private practice.

Leanne’s areas of special clinical interest are related to the hip, pelvis and groin; foot and ankle; chronic pain management; dance injury management/prevention; gymnastics injury management/prevention; athletic and running injuries; and any recalcitrant sports injury presentation. She also lectures extensively on these topics.

Host

Pain and Sports & Exercise National Groups

Date of Live Event

01/05/2024

CPD Hours

1.5 Hours

Please note: The content of this Lecture on Demand (LOD) was captured via a recording of a live lecture at the APA premises. Due to the nature of the event and the recording method, this LOD may not have captured some of the questions/comments from live audience. Your purchase of this module indicates your acceptance of this.