The Neuropsychology of Chronic Pain: Bridging Science and Chiropractic Practice Webinar
25 June @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm AEST
Free - $99.00
AICE Neurorehabilitation are presenting a webinar on “The Neuropsychology of Chronic Pain: Bridging Science and Chiropractic Practice” to be held Wednesday 25 June 2025 and presented by Dr David McNaughton.
Chronic pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that extends beyond the musculoskeletal system, involving intricate interactions between the nervous system, cognition, and emotional processing. As chiropractors, understanding the neuropsychological underpinnings of chronic pain is essential for optimising patient outcomes. This session will explore the latest insights from pain neuroscience, including the role of central sensitisation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive-affective influences on pain perception. By integrating these principles into clinical practice, we can refine our assessment strategies and enhance patient-centred interventions, fostering a more holistic and effective approach to managing chronic pain.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will gain an understanding of:
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Understand the neuropsychological mechanisms of chronic pain, including central sensitisation, neuroplasticity, and the role of cognitive-affective factors
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Identify key psychological influences on pain perception, such as fear-avoidance behaviours, catastrophising, and patient expectations.
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Apply evidence-based strategies in chiropractic practice to enhance patient communication, education, and biopsychosocial-informed pain management.
Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm AEST
Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm AEST
Registration closes on Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 7:30pm AEST.
* You may be able to incorporate content from this event into your annual learning plan.
Our speakers
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- Name
- Dr David McNaughton
- Biography
Dr David McNaughton PhD is a practicing clinician-researcher and Senior Lecturer at CQUniversity. David has 10 years clinical experience as a chiropractor and has completed two higher degrees by research in Psychology. His research investigates psychological processes in chronic health conditions, drawing upon elements of health psychology, health services and neurobiology. David's current projects focus on the implementation of digital mental health services for chronic conditions in primary care, national healthcare accreditation schemes and culturally safe healthcare for First Nations people.
