Could Attempting to "Fix" Pain Make Pain Persist? A REAL Case Story

Join us for a compelling case study of a 14-year-old basketball player who endured a year-long struggle with debilitating hip pain. This presentation will explore her journey through various healthcare providers, failed treatments, and ultimately, the breakthrough that led to her full recovery. We’ll challenge traditional PT priorities—pain, ROM, and strength—by shifting the focus to functional goals, daily activities, and patient-centered care. Learn practical strategies to evaluate and prioritize function for optimal recovery outcomes.

 

1. Immediately apply patient-led goals evaluation into their clinical practice.
2. Prescribe therapeutic exercises with a focus on the mindset of pursuing versus escaping.
3. Gain greater confidence in assisting the recovery of children and teens living with primary chronic pain.

 

Presenter Biography

Bahram Jam graduated from the University of Toronto then he completed a Clinical Masters and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Queensland, Australia and at Andrews University, USA respectively.

He is the founder and director of Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) and has been a chief instructor for over one-thousand post-graduate Orthopaedic courses across Canada and internationally. He has presented at several national and international conferences. He currently practices at Athletes Care in Toronto and the creator of a pediatric chronic pain program at Boomerang Health, run by Sick Kids Hospital.