Resource directory
In order to facilitate access to relevant information, our resources are organized into categories according to the type of resource, user, knowledge sought and area of interest. We invite you to browse these categories below to guide your research.
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00Understanding, Assessing and Managing Pain in Older Adults
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Health professional
Pain is an unpleasant subjective experience. It is then subdivided according to its duration; acute or persistent, and depending on its causal mechanism; nociceptive, neuropathic or amplified. Defining the type of pain present makes it possible to choose a more appropriate treatment.
Language: English
Reference: "Susan Tupper and collaborators at the Pain Strategy and Research division of Saskatoon Health Region.Comprendre, évaluer et gérer la douleur chez les personnes âgées
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Understanding, Assessing and Managing Pain in Older Adults EP04
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Health professional, Patient
This video shows how listening to people with pain helps in pain management. It presents and describes the differences between the perception of pain and its expression.
Language: English
Reference: "Susan Tupper and collaborators at the Pain Strategy and Research division of Saskatoon Health Region
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Understanding, Assessing and Managing Pain in Older Adults
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Health professional, Patient
Pain can be managed using non-pharmacological methods. Physical activity can be a good tool either through global activation (walking, dancing) or through specific exercises. Other health professionals can help with active (teaching exercises in physiotherapy) or passive (TENS, acupuncture, massage) methods. Adequate pain relief is important during any diagnostic treatment.
Language: English
Reference: "Susan Tupper and collaborators at the Pain Strategy and Research division of Saskatoon Health Region
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Relaxation
Length 00:05:00Mind-Body Connection
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Patient
The mind-body, or brain-body, connection is the link between a person’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour and their physical symptoms. Find out the role that this connection plays in your child's or teen's health.
Language: English
Reference:
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:04:00
Coping with Anger and Frustration
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Patient
This resource offers information about anger and how to manage it, as well as links to other sites for those who want to learn more.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Physical activity
Length 00:02:00
Coping with Muscle Tension
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Patient
This resource provides information on the vicious cycle of pain, muscle tension, avoidance, and increased pain and tension. It also offers strategies for dealing with it as well as links to other resources.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:05:00
Coping with Stress
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Patient
This resource offers information on pain, fear and anxiety. She discusses anxious thoughts and their impact on pain and avoidance. It offers suggested strategies for coping with fear and anxiety and provides links to other relevant sites or documents.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 01:20:00
Finding Psychological Balance through Migraines
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Patient
This resource is a video recording of a talk titled "Finding Mental Balance Through Migraines" given by Dre. Marie-Christine Taillefer, psychologist at the CHUM. Dre. Taillefer discusses the psychological factors that may play a role in pain and suggests strategies to improve pain management, quality of life and mood.
Language: French
Reference: Taillefer, Marie-Christine. 2019
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
A Quick Guide to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Patient
Well-done and interesting resource for healthcare professionals on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
Language: French
Reference: Chédeville, Gaëlle. 2011
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/13,
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Pain education
Length 00:04:00
Maintaining your Quality of Life after a Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis is Possible!
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Patient
Ms. Johanne Beaudoin, physiotherapist assigned to the rheumatology team of the CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent, presents in this article some characteristics of inflammatory arthritis and explains the role that physiotherapy can play for people who have it. .
Language: French
Reference: Beaudoin, Johanne. 2019
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:17:00
Relieve Chronic Pain? Hope...
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Patient
This Passeport santé file is intended for the general population and deals with the relief of persistent pain. It makes a distinction between the different types of medication, then introduces the multidisciplinary approach, alternative approaches and the importance of family support.
Language: French
Reference: Arsenault, Pierre. Mantha, Marie-Michèle. 2006
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
How to Treat Osteoarthritis?
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Patient
This succinct and clear dossier of Passeport santé covers the management of osteoarthritis.
Language: French
Reference: Solano, Catherine. 2017
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/18,
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Relaxation
Length 00:45:00
Muscle Relaxation
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Patient
Meditation is a long-term pain management strategy. It is a mind and body practice with a long history of being used to improve physical and mental health. Study after study has found positive outcomes when meditation is used for improving one’s mental state, coping with illness, and enhancing general well-being. Recent research indicates that mindfulness meditation may help with pain management.
Language: English
Reference: Collaborateurs de la société d'arthrite
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:02:00
Why are We in Pain?
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Patient
This short slideshow, available in French, explains, in a simple way and with the help of humorous images, that the distinction between necessary pain and pathological pain (or the absence of pain).
Language: English
Reference: Schneider, Elan DiLillo, Rob Hullstrung, Greg
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:02:00
What are the Real Causes of Excessive Pain?
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Patient
This short, five-minute video clip, available in English, presents a profile of persistent pain. It first presents persistent pain as a complex problem, involving several biopsychosocial aspects. It then summarizes the main factors that can influence pain such as, for example, medication and surgery, emotions, lifestyle, physical activity, the meaning of pain.
Language: English
Reference: Schneider, Elan DiLillo, Rob Hullstrung, Greg
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
Pain Modulation
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Patient
Top-down facilitation helps increase pain signals. It explains why a weak stimulus can cause great pain, and why a cured condition can continue to cause pain.
Language: English
Reference: Schneider, Elan DiLillo, Rob Hullstrung, Greg
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:03:00
Low Back Health for Life
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Patient
Article in English describing low back pain and its cause. We also talk about general recommendations for its management and the need or not to pass x-rays.
Language: English
Reference: Collaborateurs du collège "Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association". 2019
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:03:00
Chronic Pain Management
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Patient
This page describes persistent pain and shows how a physiotherapist can help.
Language: English
Reference: Collaborateurs du collège "Physiotherapy Alberta College + Association"
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
Pain Itself Can Change How Pain Works
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Patient
When the pain becomes persistent, it is explained by an hypersensitivity of the central nervous system. We can then call it: central awareness. The strategies for treating the pain are then to calm the central nervous system. This can be achieved by non-pharmacological and pharmacological methods.
Language: English
Reference: Ingraham, Paul
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:25:00
When to Worry About Low Back Pain And when not to!
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Patient
When to Worry About Low Back Pain? And when not to! Checklists and red flags and non-scary possible explanations for alarmingly back pain
Language: English
Reference: Ingraham, Paul
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
Complete Guide to Low Back Pain
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Patient
An extremely detailed guide to the myths, controversies, and treatment options for low back pain
Language: English
Reference: Ingraham, Paul
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Understanding, Assessing and Managing Pain in Older Adults EP01
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Patient
Pain is a very real problem that affects the elderly. Despite several conceptions conveyed, pain is common, and it is important to treat it, even if the patient is not able to express it clearly. There are several safe and effective drug options.
Language: English
Reference: "Susan Tupper and collaborators at the Pain Strategy and Research division of Saskatoon Health Region "
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21,
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Pain education
Length 01:26:00
Focus on Chronic Pain
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Caregiver, Patient
A brief portrait showing persistent pain in numbers. The physical, psychological, social and economic consequences, both for the person who suffers from it, for those around him and for society, are discussed. The main pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are discussed, and possible solutions are put forward to help and support people to live better with chronic pain.
Language: French
Reference: 2009
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/05,
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Pain education
Length 00:08:00
About the Pain
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Patient
This concise text discusses the neurophysiology of pain in a short and popular way, then presents the different types according to the duration of the pain, the origin and the distinction between nociceptive pain and neuropathic pain. Finally, the different families of approaches that can be used (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) to relieve or reduce pain are mentioned.
Language: French
Reference: Stinson, Jennifer. Montgomery, Lori
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/05,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:08:00
Psychotherapies
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Patient
This document provides information about the pain cycle and how persistent pain affects different aspects of the lives of people who suffer from it. The document provides information on the role of psychotherapy in persistent pain and the different approaches used There are several links to other sites or other resources to help people better manage pain, emotions, thoughts, sleep, activities, ...
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Physical activity
Length 00:02:00
Exercise: Regular Physical Activity
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Patient
Very brief page on the fact that physical activity is indicated and advised despite the fact that we have suffered from persistent pain. Some quick tips on the intensity and the idea of making it a social activity at the same time. it also recommends coordinating with a health professional to optimize everything.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:03:00
Confront Depression
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Patient
This resource offers information on persistent pain depression and suggests links and some coping strategies.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Activity pacing
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The Five Elements of Pain Management
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Patient
This resource offers five strategies for managing boundaries and managing daily pain.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Activity pacing
Length 00:03:00
Face the Pain
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Patient
This resource provides information on the importance of boundary management and strategies for implementing it.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Relaxation
Length 00:06:00
Relaxation Techniques
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Patient
This resource simply explains the benefits of breathing by locating that it is the foundation of several relaxation techniques. It names and explains very briefly the different types of relaxation: abdominal breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, mindful meditation, and exercises like yoga and taichi. Links are provided for how to apply each technique.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Self-Management Exercises and Techniques
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Patient
Superficial summary of different forms of physical and mental exercise (self-management) to manage chronic pain.
Language: French
Reference: Hunter, Judi
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:44:00
Break Taboos
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Patient
This is a publication of the Association québécoise de la pain from 2013 which is intended for the general public. It discusses the major taboos associated with persistent pain in different spheres of the suffering person's life, in addition to presenting some resources (support groups and contact details for pain clinics in Quebec).
Language: French
Reference: Deutsch, Suzanne. 2013
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/10,
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Physical activity
Length 00:05:00
Self-Massage
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Patient
This resource offers a video clip on self-massage as a tool for managing muscle pain and tension.
Language: French
Reference: Harvey, Mickael. Tremblay, Josée. 2018
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
Clinical Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
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Health professional
This fibromyalgia resource provides its definition, epidemiology, and diagnostic guidelines. It also presents guidelines for the treatment and management of fibromyalgia as well as useful tools and references.
Language: French
Reference: Carruthers, Bruce Van de Sande, Marjorie I. 2010. Symptômes cliniques de la fibromyalgie
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/15,
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Relaxation
Length 00:11:00
Mirror Therapy: A New Approach In Phantom Pain Management
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Patient
Concise information in English on post amputation phantom pain.
Language: French
Reference: Sainte-Marie, Olivier
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:10:00
Chronic Pain
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Patient
This text intended for the general public is accessible via a website. It first discusses the definition of persistent pain, its main symptoms and its diagnosis. Then the main treatments are presented and briefly discussed: drugs, physical methods and psychotherapy. There is also a slightly more complex version, intended for healthcare professionals.
Language: French
Reference: Watson, James C. 2018
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Migraine with Aura, Contraception and Stroke
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Patient
Document in the form of a question-answer between a patient and a doctor about migraine with aura and effects of hormones.
Language: French
Reference: Leroux. 2014
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Temporomandibular Disorders: Focus on Diagnostic Methods and Treatments
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Patient
Resource intended for professionals about temporomandibular disorders, diagnostic methods and treatments.
Language: French
Reference: 2012
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/16,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 01:00:00
Relieving Chronic Pain: The Contribution of Psychologists
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Patient
The first article describes the components of a persistent pain management program, using the IRDPQ as an example. The second talks about persistent pain and aging and the associated misconceptions. The third is about fibromyalgia. The last reviews the role of the psychologist in physical rehabilitation.
Language: French
Reference: Arcand, Denis Rivard, Marie-Josée Trahan, Evelyne Hervouet, Séverine Montanez, Joël. 2011
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:00:00
The Psychologist at the Heart of Physical Health
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Health professional, Patient
Edition of the psychology magazine on the role of the psychologist in physical health (please go directly to page 21).
Language: French
Reference: Sultan,Serge Körner, Annett. 2010. Le psychologue au cœur de la santé physique
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/17,
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Partner in your care
Length 00:00:00
Pain management is a team matter
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Health professional, Patient
Text on the fact that pain is a biopsychosocial phenomenon and also addressing the fact that the optimal treatment should not be only the usual medical treatment but be more inclusive and be integrative.
Language: French
Reference: Moreau, Marie-Eve. Gestion de la douleur, une affaire d’équipe
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:10:00
Living with chronic pain ... 24 hours a day!
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Patient
Testimonials from patients living with persistent pain and information provided by a doctor in a pain clinic.
Language: French
Reference: Mantha, Marie-Michèle. Arsenault, Pierre. 2006
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Little and poorly treated chronic pain in seniors
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Patient
Interesting data from Dr David Lussier on the treatment of persistent pain in the elderly.
Language: French
Reference: LaSalle, Martin. 2006
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:10:00
Low back pain
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Patient
Summary on the etiology of low back pain and its management, accompanied by a short video.
Language: French
Reference: Larose, Dominic. 2014
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/18,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
People at risk and risk factors for migraine
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Patient
Very clear summary on risk factors / triggers in migraine.
Language: French
Reference: Allard, Jacques. 2012
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/18,
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Lifestyle
Length 00:03:00
Foods to avoid and eat in case of osteoarthritis
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Patient
Response from a nutritionist in a blog on the Passeportsanté.net site regarding the diet to be preferred in a situation of osteoarthritis. Responses also include weight management and the importance of physical activity.
Language: French
Reference: Cyr, Audrey
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/18,
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Physical activity
Length 00:14:00
Shoulder pain: 5 little-known exercises
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Patient
Video of Denis Fortier, renowned physiotherapist, presenting simple exercises to help shoulder problems.
Language: French
Reference: Fortier, Denis. 2019
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/19,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:30
Living with chronic pain
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Patient
This resource offers information on persistent pain, its consequences and some strategies and attitudes to develop to deal with it.
Language: French
Reference: Maisonneuve, Claire. 2009
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/19,
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Relaxation
Length 00:15:00
Yoga
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Patient
WEB page describing various yoga exercises and why it would help with gastrointestinal disorders. The document includes photos and descriptions with quotes from literature on the subject.
Language: French
Reference: Charbonneau, Kimberly. 2013
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/19,
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Relaxation
Length 00:03:00
Belly Breathing Technique
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Patient
One way to help you better cope with your pain is to do guided breathing exercises. To make it easy to follow, record yourself slowly reading the technique instructions below. You can then play back this recording any time to guide you through the breathing exercises.
Language: English
Reference: Pearson, Neil
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Relaxation
Length 00:03:00
Breath Awareness
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Patient
One way to help you better cope with your pain is to do guided breathing exercises. To make it easy to follow, record yourself slowly reading the technique instructions below. You can then play back this recording any time to guide you through the breathing exercises.
Language: English
Reference: Pearson, Neil
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Relaxation
Length 00:11:00
How to Practice Walking Meditation
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Patient
Meditative walking is a very simple technique that allows you to focus on the sensations felt when walking, and thus create a moment of meditation. The exercise can be done both indoors and outdoors, and can be done for at least 15 minutes up to 1 hour.
Language: English
Reference: Pearson, Neil
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Relaxation
Length 00:27:00
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
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Patient
This resource is an audio recording offering information on self-compassion and its application in persistent pain. This is an interview with Sarah Jarvis, a therapist specializing in mindfulness and self-compassion.
Language: English
Reference: Jarvis, Sarah
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Relaxation
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Meditation: "How to Meditate in a Moment"
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Patient
How to do meditation in a minute. Short video explaining some times when the use of meditation may be relevant.
Language: English
Reference: Professionnels du site liveactiveclinic.com
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Activity pacing
Length 00:03:00
The 10% rule to increase your activity
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Patient
This resource offers information on the 10% rule for managing limits and pain.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:07:00
Cognitive restructuring: your way of thinking
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Patient
This resource offers information on cognitive behavioral therapy and more specifically on cognitive restructuring. Cognitive restructuring is an effective strategy to help work and change non-helping thoughts into more helpful ones.
Language: French
Reference: LaChapelle, Diane
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
The piriformis syndrome
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Patient
A brief summary of pyriform syndrome which may be responsible for pain resembling pain associated with a herniated disc or foraminal stenosis.
Language: French
Reference: Montgomery, Lori. Barton, Pamela
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/09,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Shingles and postherpetic neuralgia
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Patient
Résumé sur la névralgie post herpétique. Attention, le langage est parfois complexe.
Language: French
Reference: Montgomery, Lori
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/09,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Fibromyalgia or general pain
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Patient
Very succinct fibromyalgia resource. The causes, signs and symptoms are presented as well as the treatment approaches.
Language: French
Reference: Montgomery, Lori
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/09,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
La douleur lors des relations sexuelles
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Patient
Well presented summary on pain associated with sexual relations for patients.
Language: French
Reference: Dompierre, Violaine. La douleur lors des relations sexuelles
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche, 2020/11/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Chronic fatigue syndrome
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Patient
This ressource offers information on chronic fatigue syndrome by presenting a clinical case and offering strategies for dealing with the condition.
Language: French
Reference: Fortin, Bruno. 2016
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:03:00
Less pain thanks to psychotherapy
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Patient
This resource provides information on depression in seniors with persistent pain as well as the application of cognitive behavioral therapy in this population.
Language: French
Reference: LaSalle, Martin. 2006
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:01:00
Tool 1 Acceptance
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Patient
This is a short video in English that introduces the importance of the concept of "acceptance" as a basic tool for successful management of persistent pain. This video, intended for patients, but also for healthcare professionals, is one of several tools available on the The Pain toolkit site aimed at promoting self-management by patients with persistent pain.
Language: English
Reference:
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Sleep
Length 00:00:00
Do Your Patients Tell You They Cannot Sleep?
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Health professional
Andrew Koppejan, physiotherapist, discusses the importance of sleep in pain and inflammation and gives advice on sleep hygiene.
Language: English
Reference: Koppejan, Andrew. 2015. Vos patients vous disent-ils qu'ils ne peuvent pas dormir?
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/21,
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Physical activity
Length 00:05:00
Les thérapies physiques
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Patient
A doctor describes some physical modalities with references to physiotherapy and a little occupational therapy.
Language: French
Reference: Hunter, Judi
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Lifestyle
Length 00:03:10
Peppermint and IBS pain relief
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Patient
Information page on how the effectiveness of peppermint works in relieving the pain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, mainly through its anti-spasmodic action.
Language: French
Reference: 2012
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/19,
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Pain education
Length 02:00:00
Recovery strategies - pain guidebook
Inform myself, Integrate, Take action
Health professional, Patient
This free workbook by Greg Lehman is an education and self-management tool that can be used by patients alone or with guidance from their therapist. The sections are Pain Principles, Key Messages, Pain Contributors, and Recovery Strategy.
Language: English
Reference: Greg Lehman. 2017. Stratégies de récupération - guide sur la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:11:00
Low Back Pain Patient Video
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Health professional, Patient
This video walks through low back pain with patients and gives some advices.
Language: English
Reference: Mike Evans. 2014. Vidéo pour patients lombalgiques
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
Managing chronic pain
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
An online educational tool for managing chronic pain.
Language: French
Reference: Arthritis society. 2018. Gérer la douleur chronique
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Why do I feel pain ?
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Health professional, Patient
Use and dysfunction of the pain system, slides can be used to explain pain to patients.
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Pourquoi je ressens de la douleur ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
What causes persistent pain ?
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Health professional, Patient
Slides to explain pain : role and dysfunction of pain hypersensitivity.
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Qu'est-ce qui cause la douleur persistante ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
A simple metaphor
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Health professional, Patient
Slides to explain pain : this is an analogy for thinking about treatment of persistent pain.
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Une métaphore simple
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
The elephant in the room
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Health professional, Patient
Slides to explain pain : the role of brain in pain.
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Le sujet que personne ne veut aborder
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Strange pain and magic in the brain
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Health professional, Patient
Slides to explain pain : how can the brain decrease the intensity of the pain felt ?
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Douleur étrange et magie dans le cerveau
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
The bad guy for pain
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Health professional, Patient
Descending facilitation.
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Le méchant pour la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
The meaning of your pain
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Health professional, Patient
Slides to explain pain : how can the meaning attributed to pain influence how it feels?
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. La signification de votre douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:09:00
What's causing your pain
Inform myself
Patient
Slides to explain pain : how can the information received influence the perception of pain?
Language: English
Reference: Retrain pain foundation. Qu'est-ce qui nous cause de la douleur ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:14:32
Why things hurt ?
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Health professional, Patient
Lorimer Moseley explores why we hurt, do we actually experience pain, or if it's merely an illusion.
Language: English
Reference: Lorimer Moseley.2011.Pourquoi a-t-on mal ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/11,
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Pain education
Length 00:02:29
Understanding Pain: Brainman chooses
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Health professional, Patient
Explanations abour biopsychosocials components of pain.
Language: English
Reference: Hunter Integrated Pain Service. 2014. Comprendre la douleur : les choix de Monsieur Cerveau
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
Physioplus
Inform myself
Health professional
Website offering many online courses (paid) on different subjects.
Language: English
Reference: Physioplus
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Can the way we move after injury lead to chronic pain?
Inform myself
Health professional
Our brains tell our bodies to move differently when we have pain. But there is growing evidence that changing the way we move might actually contribute to the development of pain that lasts for months or years.
Language: English
Reference: Siobhan Schabrun. 2016. La façon dont nous bougeons après une blessure peut-elle mener à la douleur chronique ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:12:00
Myths about back pain
Inform myself
Health professional
Back pain is a huge problem costing the Australian government ~1.2Billion dollars per year and there are a few unhelpful beliefs or myths out there that aren’t helping turn this statistic around.
Language: English
Reference: Kevin Wernli. 2019. Mythes à propos de la douleur de dos
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:02:19
7 surprising facts about posture
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Health professional, Patient
Infographic presenting seven surprising facts about posture.
Language: English
Reference: Diane Slater. 2019. 7 faits surprenants à propos de la posture
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:09:18
What is the single best thing we can do for our health?
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Health professional, Patient
Effects of physical activity.
Language: English
Reference: Mike Evans. 2011. Quelle-est la meilleure chose que nous puissions faire pour notre santé ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:15:00
Communicating With people seeking help for lower back pain
Integrate
Health professional
The following quiz is a tool designed to assist learning what messages can be helpful or unhelpful when communicating with people seeking care for lower back pain. It also highlights the importance of communication style.
Language: English
Reference: Peter O'Sullivan. Communiquer avec des personnes cherchant de l'aide pour une lombalgie
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:12:00
Is it time for change with the management of chronic shoulder pain ?
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Health professional
In this post, I will try to provide brief answers to some questions I often get and I believe are important related to treatment of patients with chronic shoulder pain. I will try to elaborate with some of my thoughts regarding possibilities of the enhancement of physiotherapy treatment for people with chronic shoulder pain. These thoughts are based on my experience as a physiotherapist and the massive amount of research I have been reading the past year when preparing for the start of my PhD.
Language: English
Reference: Daniel Major. 2017. Est-il temps de changer la gestion de la douleur chronique d'épaule ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:44:41
Pain Management: Roadmap to Revolution
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Health professional
This presentation by Steven Z George suggests how to improve physiotherapy for the treatment of pain.
Language: English
Reference: Steven Z. George. 2016. Gestion de la douleur : carte routière vers la révolution
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
painbc.ca
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Health professional, Patient
Website offering online training on pain management for healthcare professionals, and a self-help community for people with pain.
Language: English
Reference: painbc.ca
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
noigroup.com
Inform myself, Take action
Health professional
Website listing online training and (paid) pain assessment and treatment tools.
Language: English
Reference: noigroup
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 01:08:00
Chronic Pain Management: A Toolkit for Physiotherapists
Inform myself
Health professional
Chronic/persistent pain is a complex, heterogeneous condition. Biological factors interact with psychological factors, and both are further influenced by the patient’s social and cultural environment, contributing to the individual’s experience of pain. Physiotherapists can be equipped to develop an effective plan of care that addresses the inter-connected biological, psychological and social factors.
Language: English
Reference: Physiotherapy Alberta College. 2017. Gestion de la douleur chronique: une boîte à outils pour les physiothérapeutes
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:44:05
When is spinal pain less about the spine?
Inform myself
Health professional
Dr Kieran O’Sullivan of Aspetar and Pain-Ed discusses how spinal pain is a result of numerous factors and is not just about the spine.
Language: English
Reference: Kieran O'Sullivan. 2016. When is spinal pain less about the spine?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:31:22
Physical factors in the CFT approach to chronic pain management
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Health professional
Dr. Wim Dankaerts outlines the importance physical factors play in the development and maintenance of chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Wim Dankaerts. 2016. Physical factors in the CFT approach to chronic pain management
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:13:33
General health and immune function in chronic pain
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Health professional
Dr Kieran O'Sullivan discusses the significant role that a healthy lifestyle plays in chronic pain, as well as overall health.
Language: English
Reference: Kieran O'Sullivan. 2016. General health and immune function in chronic pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:27:57
Psychological approaches in management of Chronic Pain
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Health professional
In this talk Dr. Brian McGuire discusses the importance of psychological approaches in chronic pain treatment. He highlights the evidence for techniques such as CBT, mindfulness, multidisciplinary pain management programs and other psychological interventions and how these can help people with chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Brian McGuire. 2016. Psychological approaches in management of Chronic Pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:11:15
A 10 minute guide to understanding pain and what to do about it
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Health professional, Patient
Pain is a complex phenomenon which can be hard to understand. There are numerous reasons why pain occurs which may be unrelated to physical factors. This video summarises why people experience pain and explains what to do to overcome it.
Language: English
Reference: Universität Witten/Herdecke. 2016. A 10 minute guide to understanding pain and what to do about it
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:15:00
Aging: are these 4 pain myths complicating care ?
Inform myself
Health professional
Is pain a natural part of aging? Does "toughing it out" make pain more tolerable? Read on to see what the evidence really says regarding 4 common misconceptions about pain and aging.
Language: English
Reference: Stephen Thielke. 2012. Vieillissement: ces 4 mythes sur la douleur compliquent-ils les soins?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
Persistent Pain Booklet
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Health professional, Patient
Explanatory booklet on persistent pain: differences between acute and chronic pain, how does pain work, why pain persists ?, changes in the brain, how to decrease persistent pain.
Language: English
Reference: Health professionals in Southern Tasmania. 2014. Livret sur la douleur persistante
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:15:21
Back pain - separating facts from fiction
Inform myself
Health professional
Prof Peter O’Sullivan – and a range of patients he met at workshops in London – discuss some of the widely held myths about back pain which negatively impact on the perception and treatment of back pain, and how they can be changed successfully.
Language: English
Reference: Peter O'Sullivan. 2015. Back pain - separating facts from fiction
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:40:41
Getting a grip on pain and the brain
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
In this presentation, Professor Moseley outlined why pain really is in your head, but not in the way you might think. He considered questions such as what pain is, why we have it and why it often does not go away.
Language: English
Reference: Lorimer Moseley. 2013. Getting a grip on pain and the brain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:44
The Drug Cabinet in the Brain
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
David Butler from the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute talking about the wonders of exogenous vs. endogenously produced pain relieving chemicals. A video designed to educate patients and clinicians on the"majesty of the brain". David makes comparisons between your brains natural chemical production and their pharmaceutical counterparts.
Language: English
Reference: David Butler. 2013. L'armoire à médicaments du cerveau
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
What Every Physiotherapist Needs to Know about NSAIDs and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Inform myself
Health professional
NSAIDs are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of medications for pain and inflammation. A staggering 5-10% of all medicines prescribed each year come from this class this doesn’t take into account over the counter purchasing. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) can have positive effects on this experience and it is not uncommon that our patients have taken these prior to seeking physiotherapist assessment.
Language: English
Reference: Claire Knott. 2020. Ce que tous les physiothérapeutes devraient savoir à propos des AINS et des blessures musculosquelettiques
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Pain is sexist. Sex Hormones and Anxiety Modulate Brain Responses to Painful Stimuli
Inform myself
Health professional
Women and men are different in many ways; some of these differences are obvious and some not so intuitive. For example, pain is sexist.
Language: English
Reference: Serge Marchand. 2011. La douleur est sexiste. Les hormones sexuelles et l'anxiété modulent les réponses du cerveau aux stimuli douloureux
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:21:10
The Pain Revolution
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Health professional, Patient
Lorimer Moseley explains the science behind 'Explain Pain' - and the good news for chronic pain sufferers. With fascinating examples and the latest research Lorimer explains how science is showing there are alternatives to drugs for many sufferers - and how it can be done.
Language: English
Reference: Lorimer Moseley. 2017. La révolution de la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:20:00
PNE4Kids
Take action
Health professional
Explanatory booklet (free download) giving ideas for explaining the neurophysiology of pain to children in clinical practice.
Language: English
Reference: Roselien Pas. 2018. PNE4Kids
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:10:00
Pain neuroscience education: slides for supporting / illustrating your explanation
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
Slides to illustrate an explanation of pain neuroscience.
Language: English
Reference: Pain in motion. Formation en neurosciences de la douleur: diapositives pour soutenir / illustrer votre explication
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:20:00
A journey to learn about pain
Inform myself
Caregiver, Health professional, Patient
This book will cover some topics about pain and provide some cognitive and behavioral strategies for helpingthe child in your life who struggles with pain.
Language: English
Reference: Felipe Reis. 2018. Un voyage pour apprendre à propos de la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:09:00
Retraining Pain Memories in Chronic Pain Patients: the Next Generation of Exercise Therapy
Take action
Health professional
Exercise therapy for chronic pain patients can address movementrelated pain memories by applying the ‘exposure without danger’ principle. By addressing patients’ perceptions about exercises, therapists should try to decrease the anticipated danger (threat level) of the exercises by challenging the nature of, and reasoning behind their fears, assuring the safety of the exercises, and increasing confidence in a successful accomplishment of the exercise.
Language: English
Reference: Jo Nijs. 2014. Rééducation de la mémoire de la douleur chez les patients souffrant de douleur chronique: la prochaine génération de thérapie par l'exercice
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:50:00
Why does my pain persist? And why can't we determine its exact cause?
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
A rational, evidence-based explanation for patients with chronic pain.
Language: French
Reference: Renske van Abbema. Pourquoi ma douleur persiste-t-elle? Et pourquoi ne parvient-on pas à déterminer sa cause exacte?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 01:00:00
Why do my back hurt when you can't see anything ?
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
A rational, evidence-based explanation for patients with chronic generalized pain (fibromyalgia).
Language: French
Reference: Renske van Abbema. Pourquoi ai-je mal au dos alors qu’on ne voit rien ?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Osteoarthritis Balancing Handson Handsoff
Take action
Health professional
Example of the communication between a musculoskeletal therapist applying pain neuroscience education with an elderly patient with chronic knee osteoarthritis-related pain and central sensitization as the main dominant pain mechanism.
Language: English
Reference: Enrique Lluch Girbés. Équilibrage de l'arthrose Handson Handsoff
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:08:00
Pain neuroscience education: slides for supporting / illustrating your explanation
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
Slides to illustrate an explanation of pain neuroscience.
Language: French
Reference: Jo Nijs.Formation en neurosciences de la douleur: diapositives pour soutenir / illustrer votre explication
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Analgesia in self-control
Inform myself
Patient
Pain relief is very important after your operation. It will help you get well. Want to know more about self-control analgesia, its benefits and possible side effects?
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. L’analgésie en autocontrôle
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Epidural analgesia
Inform myself
Patient
Good pain relief after your operation is very important. It will help you get well. Want to know more about epidural analgesia, its benefits and possible side effects?
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. L’analgésie épidurale
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Opiates for pain relief after surgery
Inform myself
Patient
Pain relief is very important after your operation. It will help you get well. Want to learn more about taking opioids in hospital, its benefits and possible side effects?
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les opiacés pour soulager la douleur après une opération
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for you. This treatment is used to relieve pain as well as reduce fever and inflammation.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les anti-inflammatoires non stéroïdiens
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Antidepressants for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant for you. This treatment aims to relieve pain caused, among other things, by a damaged nerve.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Antidépresseurs pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Other ways to manage pain
Inform myself
Patient
Drugs are not the only way to treat pain. Other methods can help you.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les autres moyens pour gérer la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Paravertebral block
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has told you about “paravertebral block”. The purpose of this treatment is to treat your pain. How? 'Or' What ? By injecting pain medication, pain reliever, into your back.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Le bloc paravertébral
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/16,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
The veinous block
Inform myself
Patient
You have pain in one of your limbs. This is why your doctor has offered you a treatment called "venous block". This sheet explains what this treatment is and how to prepare.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Le bloc veineux
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Buprenorphine (with naloxone) for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed a medicine called Suboxone for pain relief. It is an opioid. Here is some useful information on how to take this medicine safely.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La buprénorphine(avec naloxone) pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Cannabinoids for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed a cannabinoid, a medicine derived from cannabis. It is used to treat chronic pain. Cannabinoids work on certain natural receptors in the body to provide pain relief.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les cannabinoïdes pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Gabapentinoids for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed gabapentinoids for you. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain caused, among other things, by a damaged nerve (eg, burning sensation or electric shock, stitches).
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les gabapentinoïdes Pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Methadone for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed methadone for you. This medication is a long-acting opioid used to treat persistent pain.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La méthadone pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Long-acting opioids for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed long-acting opioids for pain relief. They are also called opiates. Learn more.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les opioïdes à action prolongée pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Fast-acting opioids for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Fast-acting opioids have been prescribed for you by your doctor to relieve chronic pain or severe pain associated with trauma or surgery. They are also called opiates.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les opioïdes à action rapide pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Pamidronate for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed medicine for you to help relieve your chronic pain. This sheet describes what it consists of.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Le pamidronate pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Ketamine infusion, one way to deal with your pain
Inform myself
Patient
You are in a lot of pain because of your pain. This is why your doctor has given you an infusion of ketamine and midazolam.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La perfusion de kétamine, une façon d’agir sur votre douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Lumbar epidural, one way to deal with your pain
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has told you about the lumbar epidural. The purpose of this treatment is to reduce the pain you have in your back and / or legs. A lumbar epidural is an injection given to the lower back. This treatment is also called an "epidural".
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La péridurale lombaire, une façon d’agir sur votre douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Why you should slowly wean yourself off opioids
Inform myself
Patient
You are going to stop taking opioids, but you have been told to do so gradually. This sheet explains why and how this weaning takes place.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Pourquoi il faut se sevrer lentement des opioïdes
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Treating back pain with injections: pleurolysis
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor suggested this procedure to relieve your back pain. This sheet explains how it works, how to prepare for it and what to do next.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Traiter une douleur dans le dos par des injections: l’épidurolyse
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Tramadol for pain relief
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has prescribed tramadol for pain relief. It is an opioid pain reliever that is similar to an antidepressant. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Le tramadol pour soulager la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Living with chronic pain
Inform myself
Patient
This sheet gives you tips for managing your chronic pain. It also offers resources for finding information and help.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Vivre avec une douleur chronique
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Pain in the vulva, perineum and vagina
Inform myself
Patient
Do you have pain in the vulva, in the surrounding area or in the vagina? This sheet explains how pain is manifested, how is it diagnosed, how to relieve it and also what can help prevent it.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Les douleurs à la vulve, au périnée et au vagin
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:11:00
Sickle cell anemia, preventing and managing pain attacks
Inform myself
Patient
Sickle cell anemia can sometimes cause pain attacks. This sheet will help you prevent them and better manage them.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. L’anémie falciforme, prévenir et gérer les crises de douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
Medicated headache, breaking the vicious circle
Inform myself
Patient
If you have migraine attacks and take more and more medication to calm them: be careful. Over time, this can make your seizures worse. See what you can do.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La céphalée médicamenteuse, briser le cercle vicieux
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Herniated disc
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor thinks you may have a herniated disc. This sheet explains what it is, what it causes and its possible treatments.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La hernie discale
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Migraine, crisis treatment
Inform myself
Patient
When you have a migraine attack, finding relief is not always easy. See which medications can help you and most importantly, what you need to know to use them well.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Migraine, le traitement de crise
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Migraine, the basic treatment
Inform myself
Patient
You often have severe migraine attacks and your doctor has told you about treatment that can help prevent them. Would this be a good solution for you? This sheet describes what this treatment consists of.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Migraine, le traitement de fond
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Migraine, myths and realities
Inform myself
Patient
Misconceptions and prejudices still circulate about migraine. Test your knowledge by reading the following.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La migraine, mythes et réalités
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Migraine, reduce seizures through your lifestyle
Inform myself
Patient
There is no miracle cure for migraine, but there are several ways you can get it under control. Starting with your lifestyle. See what tends to reduce seizures, and what may cause them.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Migraine, réduire les crises par vos habitudes de vie
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Migraine in women, better understand
Inform myself
Patient
Menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause do indeed influence migraine attacks. Here you will find answers to some frequently asked questions on this subject.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. La migraine chez la femme, mieux comprendre
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Treating opioid addiction with a drug, buprenorphine / naloxone
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has told you about or prescribed buprenorphine / naloxone (Suboxone or other). This sheet explains how the treatment works, how to take it and the conditions for obtaining it.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal. Traiter une dépendance aux opioïdes par un médicament, la buprénorphine/naloxone
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:06:00
Treating opioid addiction with a drug, methadone
Inform myself
Patient
Your doctor has told you about or prescribed methadone. This sheet explains how the treatment works, how to take it and what conditions must be met to obtain it.
Language: French
Reference: CHU Montréal.Traiter une dépendance aux opioïdes par un médicament, la méthadone
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/17,
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Medication
Length 00:32:14The Pain Beat (Episode 1) – Pain Targets: Molecules? Cells? Circuits? Systems?
Inform myself
Health professional
The Pain Beat brings together the world’s leading pain investigators to spark dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. The episode 1 is around the questions: "What biological levels should be targeted to produce the most effective pain therapies: molecules, cells, circuits, or systems?"
Language: English
Reference: Pain Research Forum. 2020. The Pain Beat (Episode 1) – Pain Targets: Molecules? Cells? Circuits? Systems?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/07,
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Medication
Length 00:39:27
The Pain Beat (Episode 2) – Optogenetics and Chemogenetics for Pain Treatment: How Feasible Are They? How Effective Could They Be?
Inform myself
Health professional
The Pain Beat brings together the world’s leading pain investigators in order to spark dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. The episode 2 is around the questions: "Are optogenetics and chemogenetics feasible approaches to pain treatment and, if so, how effective they might be."
Language: English
Reference: Pain Research Forum. 2020. The Pain Beat (Episode 2) – Optogenetics and Chemogenetics for Pain Treatment: How Feasible Are They? How Effective Could They Be?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/07,
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Pain education
Length 00:53:26
The Pain Beat (Episode 3) – The Transition From Acute to Chronic Pain
Inform myself
Health professional
The Pain Beat brings together the world’s leading pain investigators in order to spark dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. The episode 3 is around the questions: "What are the ideas and issues related to the transition from acute to chronic pain."
Language: English
Reference: Pain Research Forum. 2020. The Pain Beat (Episode 3) – The Transition From Acute to Chronic Pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/07,
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Pain education
Length 00:54:18
The Pain Beat (Episode 4) – The Use of Human Tissue in Pain Research: Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going?
Inform myself
Health professional
The Pain Beat brings together the world’s leading pain investigators in order to spark dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. The episode 4 is around the questions: "The use of human tissue in pain research and prospects for clinical translation of new knowledge emerging from this approach."
Language: English
Reference: Pain Research Forum. 2020. The Pain Beat (Episode 4) – The Use of Human Tissue in Pain Research: Where Are We Now, and Where Are We Going?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/07,
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Pain education
Length 01:15:00
The Pain Beat (Episode 5) – The Coding of Sensory Information: Population Coding or Labeled Lines?
Inform myself
Health professional
The Pain Beat brings together the world’s leading pain investigators in order to spark dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. The episode 5 is around the questions: "How the mammalian nervous system encodes sensory modalities related to touch, pain, and temperature. Are there labeled lines? Or is there population coding? Do the mechanisms differ by location – the brain, spinal cord, or periphery?"
Language: English
Reference: Pain Research Forum. 2021. The Pain Beat (Episode 5) – The Coding of Sensory Information: Population Coding or Labeled Lines?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/07,
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Pain education
Length 00:48:19
The Pain Beat Podcast (Episode 6) – Communicating Science in an Empathic and Inclusive Way: Why – and How – Should Pain Researchers Do It?
Inform myself
Health professional
The Pain Beat brings together the world’s leading pain investigators in order to spark dialogue and debate around important ideas in pain research. The episode 6 is around the questions: "What are the major challenges chronic pain research faces in different parts of the world? How can we address those challenges using a different and more audacious approach?
Language: English
Reference: Pain Research Forum. 2021. The Pain Beat Podcast (Episode 6) – Communicating Science in an Empathic and Inclusive Way: Why – and How – Should Pain Researchers Do It?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/07,
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Pain education
Length 00:39:04
The role of yoga therapy in an integrative pain management plan
Inform myself
Caregiver, Health professional, Patient
It’s well known that practicing yoga can provide many benefits to both the body and mind, but did you know research suggests that yoga therapy can be an especially helpful tool for managing pain?
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2021. The role of yoga therapy in an integrative pain management plan
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/08,
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Pain education
Length 00:40:25
The Canadian Pain Task Force: The latest on best practices for better understanding, preventing and managing pain
Inform myself
Caregiver, Health professional, Patient
Pain BC’s Executive Director Maria Hudspith, who co-chairs the Task Force, and Linda Wilhelm, a Task Force member who lives with pain, provide an insightful discussion about what they heard from Canadians during the Task Force’s consultations, the expected impact of their latest report to government, and what the next steps are in the Task Force’s three-year mandate.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2021. The Canadian Pain Task Force: The latest on best practices for better understanding, preventing and managing pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/09,
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Social network
Length 00:50:55
Pain Support and Wellness Groups: A free online community of support for people in pain
Inform myself, Take action
Patient
Many people living with pain find peer support programs help them to feel heard and understood, and reduce their feelings of isolation and helplessness that often accompany pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2020. Pain Support and Wellness Groups: A free online community of support for people in pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/09,
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Pain education
Length 01:18:11
The connections between pain and sleep
Inform myself
Patient
People who live with chronic pain commonly report experiencing issues with sleep and, conversely, poor sleep can make it more difficult to manage pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2020. Les liens entre la douleur et le sommeil
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/09,
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Pain education
Length 01:01:41
How COVID-19 and physical distancing are impacting people with pain
Inform myself
Patient
The current public health emergency has created a challenging situation for most people, but it is especially difficult for people who already live with complex health conditions like chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2020. How COVID-19 and physical distancing are impacting people with pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/09,
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Pain education
Length 01:01:03
Pediatric pain: Managing impacts on children and their parents
Inform myself
Caregiver
While it’s becoming known that 1 in 5 British Columbians lives with chronic pain, it may come as more of a surprise that persistent pain is also common in children.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2019. Pediatric pain: Managing impacts on children and their parents
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:31:31
Rethinking pain: Using movement as an educational tool to manage pain
Inform myself
Health professional, Patient
Neil Pearson, a renowned physiotherapist, clinical assistant professor and yoga therapist, talk about how understanding pain in a different way can help improve our process for self-care and managing pain when it persists.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2019. Rethinking pain: Using movement as an educational tool to manage pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:22:30
Brief Action Planning: A tool to set meaningful goals for your health
Inform myself
Patient
This audio resource presents a self-management support technique that uses a structured step-by-step process to help people set realistic goals and make concrete action plans for their health and wellbeing.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2019. Brief Action Planning: A tool to set meaningful goals for your health
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:38:34
Sound Therapy as a Pain Management Tool
Inform myself
Patient
Music can be therapeutic in many situations, but recent research suggests it may be especially beneficial for people living with chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2018. Sound Therapy as a Pain Management Tool
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:24:57
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Sarah Jarvis
Inform myself
Patient
Harmful self-criticism impacts the lives of many people in pain, which in turn can affect their ability to enjoy life's positive moments and to reach out in times of need.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2018. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Sarah Jarvis
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/13,
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Pain education
Length 00:36:17
Occupational Therapy for People in Pain with Katerina Dikeakos
Inform myself
Patient
Chronic pain can make it more difficult to accomplish daily tasks, ranging anywhere from getting dressed to maintaining a full-time job. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) who personally experiences chronic pain, Katerina Dikeakos understands this firsthand.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2018. Occupational Therapy for People in Pain with Katerina Dikeakos
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/13,
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Pain education
Length 00:23:24
Gentle Movements for Pain with Naomi Biggin-Pound
Inform myself
Patient
Physiotherapy and acupuncture are commonly recommended for those living with chronic pain, however these therapies can often be costly and are not accessible to all. Naomi Biggin-Pound has helped to bridge this gap through her FREE self-guided exercise programs for people living with chronic back, knee and pelvic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2018. Gentle Movements for Pain with Naomi Biggin-Pound
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/13,
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Pain education
Length 00:29:09
Complementary Therapies for Chronic Pain with Mihael Mamychshvili, RST
Inform myself
Patient
Mihael Mamychshvili is a Registered Master Shiatsu Therapist and owner of Angel Hands Integrative clinic. He discusses the health benefits of working with various complementary therapies for people living with pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2018. Complementary Therapies for Chronic Pain with Mihael Mamychshvili, RST
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/13,
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Pain education
Length 00:45:09
Chronic Pain and PTSD Frequently Co-occur. What You Need to Know
Inform myself
Patient
Chronic pain and PTSD frequently co-occur and they can interact in such a way that negatively impacts the course of treatment for either condition. However, integrated treatment programs are available that effectively address both conditions.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2017. Chronic Pain and PTSD Frequently Co-occur. What You Need to Know.
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/13,
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Pain education
Length 00:53:30
#ItDoesntHavetoHurt: Can Social Media Help Parents Manage Their Children's Pain?
Inform myself
Caregiver, Health professional, Patient
Parents are key knowledge users of evidence about children’s pain, and more and more are turning to social media for information about child health. Join us as we chat to Dr. Christine Chambers about pediatric pain, the impact of social media on parents with children in pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2016. #ItDoesntHavetoHurt: Can Social Media Help Parents Manage Their Children's Pain?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:59:52
How to Make Peace with Sleep – Even If You're Dealing With Chronic Pain
Inform myself
Patient
Dr. May Caprio and Linda Cundiff unlock some of the mysteries and myths around sleep. How can we get better sleep, even if we're living with chronic pain?
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2016. How to Make Peace with Sleep – Even If You're Dealing With Chronic Pain
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:51:57
The Connection Between Nutrition and Pain with Dr. Caroline Coombs
Inform myself
Patient
Dr. Caroline Coombs, ND is a licenced naturopathic physician and health educator. She is passionate about sharing evidence-based nutritional advice to those in chronic pain that will help them decrease inflammation and heal more efficiently.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves.2016.The Connection Between Nutrition and Pain with Dr. Caroline Coombs
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:53:02
Over the Counter (OTC) Painkillers & Nutraceuticals - Get the Facts!
Inform myself
Patient
This recording is about over the counter painkillers such as Tylenol and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories like Ibuprofen, as well as various nutraceuticals (foods containing health-giving additives and medicinal benefits) with our guest Shabita Teja. It also focuses on the role your pharmacist can take in helping you manage chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2016. Over the Counter (OTC) Painkillers & Nutraceuticals - Get the Facts!
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:45:17
Can Music Therapy Help People in Pain?
Inform myself, Integrate
Caregiver, Health professional, Patient
As the music therapist at the Burns, Plastic and Trauma Unit, Gemma Isaac facilitates music therapy programs for patients, their families, and healthcare staff alike.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2015. Can Music Therapy Help People in Pain?
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:57:24
Yoga For Chronic Pain - Latest Research and Developments with Neil Pearson
Inform myself, Integrate
Patient
Neil Pearson, physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and internationally renowned pain expert describes the latest developments and research into yoga as a tool to better manage chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2014. Yoga For Chronic Pain - Latest Research and Developments with Neil Pearson
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:54:55
Migraines and Headaches with Dr. Gordon Robinson
Inform myself
Patient
Dr. Gordon Robinson is a clinical professor in the Division of Neurology at UBC, and won the Clinical Skills Award in 2007. In this recording, he helps to better understand this serious health concern and take a look at the latest research and treatment options.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2014. Migraines and Headaches with Dr. Gordon Robinson
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:57:21
Low Back Pain with Dr Owen Williamson
Inform myself
Patient
The cause of back pain is not always apparent; in fact, in approximately 85% to 90% of individuals with back pain, no specific cause can be identified. This recording helps us better understand this common condition and learn how to manage low back pain.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2014. Low Back Pain with Dr Owen Williamson
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:56:42
Chronic Pediatric Pain with Dr Gillian Lauder
Inform myself
Caregiver, Patient
In this episode of Pain Waves, the management of pediatric chronic pain is discussed by pediatric pain specialist, Dr Gillian Lauder.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves. 2013. Chronic Pediatric Pain with Dr Gillian Lauder
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:55:25
Pain Medication Myths and FAQs - Pharmacists' Perspective
Inform myself
Patient
Pharmacists Dr Thuy Nguyen and Dr Marylene Kyriazis answer frequent and interesting questions about pain medications.
Language: English
Reference: Pain Waves.2013.Pain Medication Myths and FAQs - Pharmacists' Perspective
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Pain education
Length 00:00:00
About the Back Pain Podcast
Inform myself
Patient
The goal of this podcast series is to educate people who are struggling with back pain thanks to expert guests, simplified research and top actionable takeaways. Several episodes are available and are published weekly.
Language: English
Reference: About the Back Pain Podcast. 2020. About the Back Pain Podcast
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/15,
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Partner in your care
Length 00:05:29
Testimony of Ginette Ladouceur
Inform myself, Integrate
Patient
In this video, Ginette Ladouceur explains her long and difficult journey with persistent pain. She also explains how integrating pain management strategies into her daily life has changed her life.
Language: French
Reference: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. 2021. Témoignage de Madame Ladouceur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 07:00:00
Paths to resilience
Inform myself, Integrate
Caregiver, Patient
This resilience webinar series (seven webinars, 1h each) is intended as a resource for both those going through difficult times and those accompanying them. The first module offers more immediate strategies for finding relative balance when adversity strikes and destabilizes.
Language: French
Reference: FADOQ. 2021. Les chemins de la résilience
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 01:30:00
Pediatric Pain: The Basics
Inform myself, Integrate
Caregiver, Health professional
This pocket guide is intended for any caregiver caring for a sick or injured child. The reader will find in this guide the recommendations of the Pediadol group to relieve or prevent pain.
Language: French
Reference: Pédiadol. 2015. Douleur de l’enfant : L’essentiel
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:13
Understanding chronic pain - Quebec adaptation
Inform myself
Patient
Understand Chronic Pain in Minutes! See the brand new Quebec version of this video on chronic pain adapted by chronic pain management professionals at the CHU de Quebec.
Language: French
Reference: CHU de Québec.2014.Comprendre la douleur chronique - Adaptation québécoise
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:58
Elliot Krane : Le mystère de la douleur chronique
Inform myself
Patient
Nous pensons à la douleur comme à un symptôme, mais il y a des cas où le système nerveux développe des boucles de rétroaction et la douleur devient elle-même une maladie terrifiante. Elliot Krane parle du mystère complexe de la douleur chronique, et passe en revue les faits que nous venons de découvrir, comment elle fonctionne et comment la traiter.
Language: English, French
Reference: TED. 2011. Elliot Krane : Le mystère de la douleur chronique
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:00:00
Stop, breath and think
Take action
Caregiver, Patient
The mission of this app is to help kids, teens and young adults build the emotional strength to tackle life’s ups and downs.
Language: English
Reference: My Life. 2020. Stop, breath and think
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Relaxation
Length 00:04:40
The frog, meditation for children
Inform myself, Take action
Caregiver, Patient
Here is a meditation to learn to focus and stay calm. An exercise for children from 4 to 12 years old, taken from the book “Calm and attentive like a frog” by Eline Snel.
Language: French
Reference: Les arènes du savoir. 2015. La grenouille, méditation pour les enfants
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Relaxation
Length 00:00:00
Mindfulness for Teens
Take action
Patient
Mindfulness is a powerful way to handle stress or pain, and live life more fully. This website provides information, tools, and resources to help you get started.
Language: English
Reference: Mindfulness for teens.2015.Mindfulness for Teens
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:34:03
Targeting central sensitization with nutrition
Inform myself, Integrate
Health professional
This podcast episode presents expert opinions and innovations on how to target central sensitization through using nutrition and diet and other lifestyle factors.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2020. Targeting central sensitization with nutrition
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:45:05
How to Correctly Diagnose and Reverse Fibromyalgia
Inform myself
Health professional
The combination of fatigue and body-wide chronic pain, often called “fibromyalgia”, remains mysterious and confusing. This episode describes how to identify and treat it.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. How to Correctly Diagnose and Reverse Fibromyalgia
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:21:16
How to Help Your Patients/Clients Help Themselves
Inform myself
Health professional
Many chronic health conditions including persistent pain can be reversed with effective behavior change strategies. Dr. Janet Bezner discusses the importance of behavior change and why it is important for all practitioners.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2017. Comment aider vos patients / clients à s'aider eux-mêmes
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:26:46
The Healing Chronic Pain Exercise Prescription
Inform myself
Health professional
Debra Atkinson provides tips and a “GPS’ on how to navigate the sea of exercise professionals, credentials and offers advice for those recovering with pain. Exercise and movement is vital when recovering from pain.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2017. La prescription d'exercice de guérison de la douleur chronique
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 00:35:54
How to Assess and Interview Patients about their Pain Experience
Inform myself
Health professional
Dr. Karen Litzy explains how she interacts with persistent pain patients.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2017. Comment évaluer et interroger les patients sur leur expérience de la douleur
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/04/23,
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Pain education
Length 01:22:14
Pharmacology of chronic pain with Philippe de Grandpré
Inform myself
Patient
In this episode of Parle-moi de santé, pharmacist Philippe De Grandpré talks about the role of medication in the management of chronic pain, the risks of opioids and the effect of cannabis on pain.
Language: French
Reference: Parle moi de santé - Le podcast. 2021. Pharmacologie des douleurs chroniques avec Philippe de Grandpré
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/05/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:47:25
10 do’s and don’ts to manage pain with Dr. Derek Griffin
Inform myself
Patient
Derek Griffin speaks about his work as a Pain Specialist Physiotherapist, as well as the five do’s and five don’ts of persistent pain.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2020. 10 do’s and don’ts to manage pain with Dr. Derek Griffin
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/05/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:54:44
How to relieve back pain with Stuart McGill
Inform myself
Patient
Stuart McGill discuss some of the more common truths and myths about back pain. He discusses how to assess and treat pain and whether surgery should be considered.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2020. How to relieve back pain with Stuart McGill
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/05/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:42:06
The latest evidence for managing low back pain with James McAuley
Inform myself
Patient
This resource presents the latest advances for the treatment of chronic low back pain, where the research is heading.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast 2020. The latest evidence for managing low back pain with James McAuley
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/05/27,
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Pain education
Length 00:36:09
Pain in a social context
Inform myself
Patient
Learn all about pain as a threat to the social self, including how pain interferes with the basic human needs such as the need for autonomy, the need to belong and the need for justice and fairness.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2019. Pain in a social context
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/05/27,
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Pain education
Length 00:38:39
Hormones, birth control and the association with chronic pain with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Inform myself
Patient
This podcast focuses on the link between hormones, inflammation and chronic pain.
Language: English
Reference: The healing pain podcast. 2019. Hormones, birth control and the association with chronic pain with Dr. Jolene Brighten
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/05/27,
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Pain education
Length 00:07:00
Équilibrage de l'arthrose Handson Handsoff
Inform myself
Health professional
Exemple de communication entre un thérapeute musculo-squelettique appliquant une éducation aux neurosciences de la douleur avec un patient âgé avec une douleur chronique liée à l'arthrose du genou et une sensibilisation centrale comme principal mécanisme dominant de la douleur.
Language: French
Reference: Enrique Lluch Girbés. Équilibrage de l'arthrose Handson Handsoff
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2021/03/12,
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Understanding Pain in less than 5 minutes, and what to do about it!
Inform myself
Patient
This short, five-minute video clip, available in English, presents a profile of persistent pain. It first presents persistent pain as a complex problem, involving several biopsychosocial aspects. It then summarizes the main factors that can influence pain such as, for example, medication and surgery, emotions, lifestyle, physical activity, the meaning of pain.
Language: French
Reference: Professionnels de la santé du group Live Active. Comprendre la douleur en moins de 5 minutes et comment y remédier!
Proposed by: Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/06,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:15:00
Visualization is a Powerful Short-term Pain Management Strategy.
Take action
Patient
This resource offers audio recordings of relaxation using visualization to manage pain.
Language: English
Reference: Collaborateurs de la société d'arthrite
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
What is pain?
Inform myself
Patient
This resource helps to better understand pain in general, and more specifically addresses arthritis pain. It provides an overview of the main causes of arthritis pain, the main elements that can amplify this pain. It also presents some non-pharmacological strategies that can help in the management of arthritis pain, as well as a guide to the main analgesics used to treat arthritis pain.
Language: English
Reference: Collaborateurs de la société d'arthrite
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06,
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:15:00
Using Mindfulness to Master Chronic Pain
Take action
Patient
This is a resource to help you set goals that follow the SMART rule (Specific, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Temporal).
Language: English
Reference: Wong, Davidicus. Utiliser la pleine conscience pour maîtriser la douleur chronique
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/06,
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Pain education
Length 00:18:00
How to Relieve Osteoarthritis and Arthritis
Inform myself
Patient
Very good video from Denis Fortier, renowned physiotherapist, presenting information on arthritis and osteoarthritis. The video is complete and also presents their impacts, the link with walking and the importance of staying active. It also offers advice and exercise settings.
Language: French
Reference: Fortier, Denis. 2019
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/19,
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Physical activity
Length 00:03:00
Juvenile Chronic Aarthritis and hysiotherapy: Living and Moving
Inform myself
Patient
Description on juvenile arthritis with advice for its management in connection with the physical activity that it is suggested to practice despite everything.
Language: French
Reference: Condé, Anny
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/17,
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Pain education
Length 00:32:00
Mieux reconnaître la douleur chronique, une première étape vers un traitement optimal
Inform myself
Patient
Il s'agit d'une présentation faite à l'Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue par Madame Anaïs Lacasse, PhD., au sujet d'une étude visant à décrire les connaissances, croyances et attitudes de la population québécoise à l'égard de la douleur persistante pour sensibiliser et faire de l'éducaiton sur la réalité des personnes vivant avec la douleur persistante.
Language: French
Reference: Lacasse, Anaïs.2015
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/16,
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Social network
Length 00:18:00
La perception, l'évaluation et l'empathie pour la douleur d'autrui
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Patient
Cette présentation de 2015 de M. Mathieu Grégoire porte sur l'évaluation de la perception de l'empathie pour la douleur d'autrui. Dans sa conférence, il aborde les composantes de la douleur: le volet affectif, cognitif et les composantes sociales associées à la douleur, ainsi que la communication. On présente également la perception des professionnels de la santé et des conjoints de personnes vivant avec de la douleur persistante et comment cette perception peut influencer le soutien offert.
Language: French
Reference: Grégoire, Mathieu. 2005. La perception, l'évaluation et l'empathie pour la douleur d'autrui
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/16,
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Sleep
Length 00:00:00
Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits
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Patient
People with chronic pain often have trouble sleeping or staying asleep, wake up too soon, or feel like they never seem to get enough sleep. To improve the situation, adopt a few simple measures that cultivate good sleeping habits.
Language: English
Reference: Équipe ACCORD - Travailler ensemble pour la gestion de la douleur chronique. 2017. Établir de saines habitudes de sommeil
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/21
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Pain education
Length 00:05:00
Living with Chronic Pain
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Patient
It is a document providing education on persistent pain and its consequences on the lives of people who suffer from it. The paper discusses the vicious circle, prevalence, who to see and some resources. The document offers some tips for improving pain management, including performing regular physical activities, managing fatigue, having healthy habits, practicing relaxation techniques, and promoting good sleep.
Language: French
Reference: Lemieux, Michèle
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/05
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Thoughts and emotions
Length 00:57:00
Cultivate Good Morale Despite the Pain!
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Patient
Conference given by a psychologist on tips to adopt in a situation of persistent pain. How to succeed in cultivating good morale despite pain.
Language: French
Reference: Rivard, Marie Josée.2013.Cultiver un bon moral malgré la douleur!
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur. Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/12
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Pain education
Length 00:30:00
Fibromyalgia: the Real Picture
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Patient
Complete document on what fibromyalgia is as well as several treatment approaches and tips to better manage it, also including a list of resources.
Language: French
Reference: 2012
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/15
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Pain education
Length 00:04:00
Science behind the Power of Thought
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Patient
Video providing information on the brain's ability to modulate and how thoughts and visualization can affect our abilities.
Language: English
Reference: Live active.La science derrière le pouvoir de la pensée
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/06
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Physical activity
Length 00:05:00
Why Exercise is good for People Living With Persistent Pain
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Patient
Excellent article on the benefits of exercise despite the presence of persistent pain. Deals with particular points only but brilliantly. Author Browyn Lennox-Thompson enjoys an excellent worldwide reputation for treating and teaching patients and professionals with persistent pain.
Language: English
Reference: Thompson, Bronwyn Lennox
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur, 2020/11/21
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Pain education
Length 00:20:00
TAPMI: Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute
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Patient
This website is useful both for patients, caregivers and health professionals who can learn information on persistent pain.
Language: English
Reference: Collaborateur du "Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute".TAPMI: Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute
Proposed by: Réseau québécois de recherche sur la douleur Erwan Leclair, 2020/11/21
