On today’s episode, we are joined by Megan Pomarensky, MSc, CAT(C). Megan is an Athletic Therapist and author of the Journal of Athletic Training article titled, “Athletic Therapist’s Management of Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain: Time to Embrace a Biopsychosocial Lens”. Have a listen as we dive into the intricacies of persistent pain, mental health and how we can better help our patients by having a more empowering narrative.
In this episode we discuss:
🔹Background and education.
🔹What is pain?
🔹Acute vs. Persistent.
🔹Stress, Mental Health & Pain.
🔹Pain Catastrophizing & Fear Avoidance.
🔹Biomedical vs. Biopsychosocial.
Resources and contact info:
▶️ Twitter/Instagram: @meganpomarensky
▶️ Website: www.empowermentrehab.com
▶️ Article: https://meridian.allenpress.com/jat/article/doi/10.4085/1062-6050-0521.20/465813/Athletic-therapist-s-management-of-persistent?searchresult=1