Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain: Physical Activity

Because of the prevalence and burden of chronic pain, health care providers are in search of the best multifaceted approach for treatment knowing that relying on opioids alone can be ineffective and carries substantial risks. Join CADTH for a webinar on the current evidence on physical activity for chronic, non-cancer pain. The target audience for this presentation is nurses, physicians, allied health professionals, researchers, educators, administrators, and health sciences students. All participants are welcome.

Speakers:

Dr. Brit Cooper-Jones, MD, Knowledge Mobilization Officer, CADTH

Dr. Susan Tupper, PT, PhD, Strategy Consultant for Pain Quality Improvement and Research, Saskatchewan Health Authority

Nikki Cooke, Person living with chronic pain

Visit www.cadth.ca/chronicpain for NEW evidence-based patient and clinician resources on non-drug ways to manage chronic pain.