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Jane Borgehammar and Melissa Kolski from the USA will be conducting ‘MDT Management of Chronic Pain’ masterclass, involving a one day ONLINE teaching, with pre course learning. Please note this Education Update is for those who have completed a minimum of Part C of the McKenzie Institute education program. Image credit - Eltanaw
There are several different pain classifications in practice based on expert opinion. These systems need to be comprehensive enough to consider the physical and mental wellbeing of the individual and comprehensive of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Signs and symptoms help to identify and classify individuals in pain to provide guidance regarding treatment expectations and interventions. This course will review pain classification systems in practice, explore how Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy utilizes these concepts and how clinicians can effectively manage the classification of Chronic Pain Syndrome.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Clinicians who have undertaken a minimum of Part C of the MDT educational program.
7 hours of pre reading to be completed prior to the commencement of the course.
The student will accomplish these objectives by achieving competency in the following topics:
Saturday, 10 May 2025
7.30am - 3.30pm AEST Click here to check your local time
Jane Borgehammar, PT, DSc, OCS, Dip. MDT, FAAOMPT graduated from the University of Santo Tomas in 1994, Masters and Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at Daemen College in 2018, and her Doctor of Science at Bellin College in 2023. Interested in furthering her clinical skillset, she underwent her first MDT course in July 2003, became Certified in October 2006 and achieved Diploma status in 2009.
Jane is clinical faculty at Midwestern University Multidisciplinary Clinic, and adjunct faculty at Tufts University and Governors State University. Her clinical practice has shifted to Midwestern University and has been enhanced by facilitating the clinical learning experience of DPT students. Ongoing patient care and research projects keep this empty nester busy.
Jane serves as an assembly representative for the Illinois Physical Therapy Association East Central district and is a member of the Diversity Network Committee of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2007.
Melissa Kolski, PT, DPT, Dip. MDT is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Associate director of education and practicing outpatient clinician at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Melissa received her clinical doctorate from AT Still University of Health Sciences, master’s in science in physical therapy and certificate in Health Care Administration from Widener University, and BA from the University of Notre Dame. She practices at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab with 25 years of clinical experience and 18 years in education. She is a member of the US Soccer Federation’s Medical team and works with the United States Men’s Paralympic 7 v 7 Soccer team for the last 7 years and is an official European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) US classifier for world ranking status and golf classification.
She is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and received her Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment from the McKenzie Institute in 2011. She is a member of APTA, Orthopedic and Education sections, a member of the Specialization Academy of Content Experts for Orthopedic Clinical Specialists in the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and abstract reviewer for the orthopedic section. Melissa is a Mentor, Board Member and Co-Director of the NU-SRALAB Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program and teaches in Northwestern University's PTHMS program. She has co-authored the text “A World of Hurt: A Guide to Classifying Pain”. She recently participated in a Delphi study on pain mechanisms and published a systematic review on Nerve Pathology and Neuropathic Pain after Whiplash Injury: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in the Journal, Pain. She is practicing clinically with an interest in spine care and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pain.
This course is worth 5 MDT CPD points for credentialled and diplomaed members.
MIA Member: $450 (inc GST)
Non-Member: $517.50 (inc GST)
Please ensure you are aware of McKenzie Institute Australia Terms of Service before registering.