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Persistent Pain in Children

Rhiannon Joslin covers persistent pain in children and young people: adapting your MSK assessment, what recent research shows, and how a solution-focused approach changes the conversation. Read more ↓
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Persistent Pain in Children

Persistent pain affects far more children and teenagers than many realize, shaping not only their bodies but their mood, confidence, relationships, and daily lives. Discover why recovery is about more than reducing pain, and how the right support can help young people regain control, connection, and freedom.

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Paediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment

Learn why musculoskeletal assessment must be adapted for children and adolescents, from developmental differences and pediatric red flags to the impact of growth, safeguarding, and communication. Gain practical tips to recognize what sets young patients apart and improve clinical assessment with confidence.

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Using a solution-focused approach for young people experiencing chronic pain

Discover how a solution-focused approach can transform physiotherapy for young people with persistent pain by shifting attention from symptoms and limitations to strengths, goals, and meaningful progress. Through powerful clinical examples, learners will reflect on whose agenda drives treatment and how to help young people regain control, confidence, and function.

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1. Paediatric Musculoskeletal Assessment

Learning outcomes:
Understand why it is important to adapt your musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment for children and adolescents
Identify the key differences in a musculoskeletal assessment of a child and adolescent in comparison to adults
To improve your paediatric musculoskeletal  assessment with top tips for clinical practice.

2. Persistent Pain in Children

Learning outcomes:
Understand the current epidemiology of persistent pain affecting children and young people.
Outline the findings of a recent qualitative study
Apply the take home messages into your own clinical practice

3. Using a solution-focused approach within physiotherapy for young people experiencing persistent pain

Learning outcomes:
To be able to explain what a solution-focused approach is.
To be able to outline the different elements of a solution-focused approach and the differences in comparison to a problem-based approach.
To be able to reflect on your own physiotherapy practice and consider whose agenda you prioritise.  

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