This webinar took place on November 18, 2024.
The IUGA FTECP committee in conjunction with Pre-Vocational Obstetrics & Gynaecology Society (PVOGS) of Australia & New Zealand presented this webinar discussing the Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Urogynecology. Dr Ian Thong, a Pain Specialist physician and the Medical Director of the Interdisciplinary Pain Centre at Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, discussed the management of chronic pelvic pain and what urogynecologists and gynecologists should involve in their assessment and management of patients. Bridget Weeks, a Senior Physiotherapist with advanced qualification in management of pelvic floor disorders, discussed the role of physiotherapists in the management of chronic pelvic pain and some tips in tricks regarding assessment.
What You’ll Learn:
- What urogynecologists and gynecologists should know when assessing chronic pelvic pain.
- Tips for managing chronic pelvic pain.
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Moderator
Dr Yeung is a subspecialist urogynaecologist currently practicing in Brisbane and Gold Coast, Australia. She has a special interest in minimally invasive and vaginal pelvic floor surgery; has published multiple papers in international peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the Cochrane reviewer group for surgical management of prolapse.
Moderator
Emma is a Resident Doctor at John Hunter Hospital in NSW. Emma is passionate about women’s health, and plans to complete further research and specialty training in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is also passionate about medical education, and gender equity within medicine.
Presenter
Currently a senior pain specialist at Gold Coast University Hospital, other roles include pain specialist for the Queensland Pelvic Mesh service, Kalwun health services and acute care hospital. Academic career started with fifteen years researchingdevelopment of the nervous system and neuroplasticity. Then changed direction and become a medical doctor. The next 15 years were dedicated to serving rural patients in Central remote NSW with special interests in chronic disease, mental health and addiction. Aways motivated for equal health carefor the disadvantaged, this became was the main reason to change again and train to be a pain specialist. Returned to the same rural community where he worked for five years as a pain specialist before joining Queensland Health to continue this work in the GCUH public clinic. A long time educator and strong belief in the importance of education, still teaches GPs, students and others on the practice of pain medicine.
Presenter
Bridget Weeks is a Senior Physiotherapist at the Gold Coast Hospital Health Service, bringing over 20 years of experience. She specializes in Women’s Health and Oncology, having worked extensively in both outpatient and inpatient settings for maternity and cancer care. In mid-2020, she joined the Queensland Pelvic Mesh Service as the Allied Health Team Leader, where she works with women experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and persistent pain. Additionally, Bridget has a strong interest in knowledge translation.