Come along and hear the latest in current thinking about pain and how it is managed. Explore a number of interesting exhibits showcasing various treatment modalities and educational innovations. Some beautiful music will be played throughout the day and there will be opportunities to meet others and share experiences. The workshops will be listed here in the list of events so that you can register for those you find interesting. It will be important to register as numbers for each workshop will unfortunately be limited.

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Emeritus Professor David Morris, will share some of his insights and wisdom about pain. Professor Morris is our National Pain Week special guest from the University of Virginia in the US. He is particularly interested in the value of our own story and how this can influence our pain experience. Attendance at this workshop is free when you register to attend the Festival of Hope in Parramatta.

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A movement workshop on Feldenkrais strategies to manage and reduce pain. When there is pain the natural instinct is to inhibit movement- a wise strategy in the short term. But in the case of chronic pain, limiting your movement can actually hamper healing and can contribute to pain hypersensitivity. Discover a safe, gentle way to restore movement abilities. Pleasing, intriguing Feldenkrais exercises can help to ease pain and equip you with strategies for the ongoing management of pain.Learn techniques for self-maintenance, injury prevention and injury recovery. Bookings and details: Ralph Hadden, 0425 742 048, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Dr Mandy Nielsen will present a workshop exploring strategies to ensure that you build a healthcare team that respects your individual pain journey. Attendance at this workshop is free when you register for the Festival of Hope at Parramatta.

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Pain Specialist Dr Chris Hayes, medical director of the Hunter Integrated Pain Service, will share the latest scientific thinking about chronic pain and what can be done about it.  Attendance at this workshop is free when you register to attend the Festival of Hope in Parramatta.

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