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The goal of Chronic Pain Centre (CPC) is to provide client-centred assessment, treatment and educational resources that help clients improve coping skills, function and well-being and that support clients to become more independent in managing their pain. Services are based on the current evidence which supports and interdisciplinary team approach.
The Chronic Pain Centre provides the following programs and services for persons with chronic pain and those who work with them.
- Interdisciplinary Approach
- Programs and Services for Health Professionals working with Clients with Chronic Pain (i.e Preceptorship)
Interdisciplinary Treatment Program
The CPC treatment program is a six week 1/2 day program in Saskatoon. The goal of CPC treatment is to teach clients skills to improve coping and self-management of pain. The program is evidence-based, client-centered and includes both experiential and educational components. The expected outcome of therapy is improvement in the ability to manage pain independently, decreased fear of movement and catastrophic thinking related to pain, improved mood, sleep and function. More appropriate use of medication and a decrease in medical vists are also expected as a result of treatment. Although the program requires a significant commitment from clients, evidence shows that less focused, uni-modal approaches for the treatment of chronic pain are not as effective.
Physicians who refer patients for treatment expect that their patients are better able to manage their pain, are more independent, and improve functionally. They should also observe that patients used their medication more appropriately allowing for more active engagement in their lives.
Please phone 306-655-0810 for the Referral Form to be forwarded to you.
Programs and Services for Health Professionals
Educational Opportunities in Chronic Pain
The Chronic Pain Centre provides education to health professionals. The Centre accepts students and residents from a number of health disciplines including psychology, medicine, physical and occupational therapy and nursing. For more information, contact the discipline specific College.
Resources & Information About Chronic Pain
Home Programs for clients:
- Gentle Movement CD - The physical therapists at the CPC have produced a CD that is a guided movement program aimed at gently restoring range of motion and general flexibility. The CD is available for purchase for past or present treatment clients at the Centre at cost for $7.00.
- Relaxation CD - The psychologists and occupational therapists have produced a CD that provides several guided relaxation sessions. It is available for past or present treatment clients from the Centre at cost for $5.00.
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