A day to focus on optimising how we treat patients with common musculoskeletal conditions eg. back pain, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia.

Following the success of our online First Contact Practicitioners Conference we are delighted to bring you our first in person AHP Conference!

Lunch is included!

We are delighted to welcome Jack March aka the rheumatology physio as our keynote speaker.

The Nottingham spinal assessment unit at QMC will be joining us for an update on when we should be imaging the spine in primary care as well as experts from the pain team and musculoskeletal hub.

Aim of this Event

To enable AHP's, APP's and Physician Associates in primary care to get together to discuss how to best assess and manage the high number of people who present in primary care with chronic pain conditions including back pain, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia symptoms. We hope clinicians will leave feeling equipped and confident with new tools and information to help manage these people successfully outside of secondary care.

Target Audience

AHP's, APP's and Physician Assocites working in primary care including; advanced practice clinicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and GP's.

Agenda

Treating chronic pain/ fatigue without prescribing medication

Low Back Pain Update – When is it appropriate to image in primary care

Local Orthopaedic pathways ‘The journey to joint replacement’

Osteoarthritis + Fibromyalgia syndrome diagnosis and management

Objectives

1 Develop skills needed to help people holistically cope with chronic pain and fatigue without prescribing opioids.

2 Learn more about the local orthopaedic pathways and the patient journey to joint replacement including what is available for those who are not in a position to have surgery.

3 To discuss when it is appropriate to scan the spine in primary care..

4 To learn how to assess, diagnose and treat the huge number of patients who present with early osteoarthritis and widespread chronic pain.

5 To feel confident in diagnosing and managing Fibromyalgia in primary care.

With thanks to our sponsors*:

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel with more than 5 working days' notice, there will be no charge. If you cancel within 5 working days and we cannot fill the space, then you/your organisation may still be charged. If you do not attend then you/your organisation may be charged.

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Registration Deadline

9th October at 23.30

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*Sponsors

This promotional event has been arranged with and is funded by external organisations and may include reference to services and medicines relevant to the agenda topics.

This event is also restricted to residents of the UK.

The organisations have provided and paid for the venue and refreshments/meal as well linking us with and paying the speaker. NATH receives no financial remuneration or incentive for this event. The content of this event is provided by the speaker and/or the sponsor and NATH accepts no responsibility for its content.

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