PHS Level 3a/Biopsychosocial Reframed Pre-Course Prep and Homework
PHS Level 3a/Biopsychosocial Reframed Pre-Course Prep and Homework
This course includes
The instructors
Welcome to Biopsychosocial Reframed!
We are thrilled to be part of your biopsychosocial journey. We hope that you are as excited as we are.
You will find the pre-course prep and homework page to the left under Course Materials. Click on view, and you can get started preparing for this course.
All of the resources that you need for this course including your lab book and powerpoints can be found on this homework page.
You will have lifetime access to this material.
You will also be given a two month free trial of Embodia with all of the resources that you learn about on this course.
Please Watch this Short Video Tutorial:
Important Information:
Throughout the course, we will be practicing different meditations and movement practices together.
The best way to prescribe these exercises is through purchasing a resource package through Embodia, and then prescribing them through your membership account. Learn more about the Embodia Membership options here. If you have questions about the Embodia Membership please contact Embodia at support@embodiaapp.com
Bon Voyage!
-Carolyn Vandyken
Questions? Please contact Carolyn at carolyn@reframerehab.com
The instructors
BHSc (PT)
Carolyn is the co-owner of Reframe Rehab, a teaching company engaged in breaking down the barriers internationally between pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science. Carolyn has practiced in orthopaedics and pelvic health for the past 37 years. She is a McKenzie Credentialled physiotherapist (1999), certified in acupuncture (2002), and obtained a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in 2017.
Carolyn received the YWCA Women of Distinction award (2004) and the distinguished Education Award from the OPA (2015). Carolyn was recently awarded the Medal of Distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2021 for her work in pelvic health and pain science.
Carolyn has been heavily involved in post-graduate pelvic health education, research in lumbopelvic pain, speaking at numerous international conferences and writing books and chapters for the past twenty years in pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science.
Material included in this course
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Pre-Course Preparation
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Welcome
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A New Perspective on Pain
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How Does This Fit With Our Understanding Of Persistent Pelvic Pain?
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Best practice for MSK Pain
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Evaluating Psychosocial Contributions to Chronic Pain Outcomes
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Fit-for-Purpose Model
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Pre-course Quiz
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Feedback
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Lab book and Powerpoints
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Lab Book
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Week One Homework: Telerehabilitation Assessments
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Carolyn Vandyken's Virtual Consult
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Carolyn Consult Debrief
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The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
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Avoiding nocebos and other undesirable effects in chiropractic, osteopathic and physiotherapy practice: An Invitation to Reflect
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Joletta's Essay: What do Words Have to do with it?
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Feedback
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QST and other ideas for assessing and treating central pain mechanisms (optional)
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How to Measure and Treat Central Sensitization in the Clinic
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Slides: How to Measure and Treat Central Sensitization in the Clinic
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How to Measure and Treat Central Sensitization in the Clinic
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Takeaways
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Labels VS Diagnosis
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Case Study: Robin
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Quantitative Sensory Testing
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Clinical Reasoning
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Care Framework
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Follow-up with Robin
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Questions
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Conclusion
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Feedback
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Is it really Pudendal Neuralgia: thinking about neuropathic pain in pelvic pain
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Lecture given at Victoria Pelvic Pain Conference November 16, 2024
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Additional Case Study Example- Telerehab Assessment (Ian)
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Subjective Exam
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Objective Exam
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Feedback
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Additional Case Study Example- Andrew
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Telehealth Consult with Andrew
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Qi Gong Webinar Part 1
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Slides
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Introduction
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What is Qi Gong?
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Who Should Do Qi Gong?
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Lower Qi Gong Demo
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Building Blocks of Lower Qi Gong
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Questions
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Qi Gong Webinar Part 2
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Introduction
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Target A: Allostatic Load/Stress
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Target B: Sensory/Motor Dysregulation
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Qi Gong is Multi-Purpose
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Fremantle Questionnaire
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Where to Prescribe Qi Gong
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Building Blocks of Upper Qi Gong
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Conclusion
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Questions
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Qi Gong Supplementary Information
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The 6 Building Blocks of a Powerful Qi Gong Routine by Lee Holden
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Evening Qi Gong for Sleep and Anxiety by Nick Loffree
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Supplementary Lectures on Assessment and Treatment of Various Constructs Associated with Nociplastic pain
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Low Positive Affect
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Injustice
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Fear
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Shame/Self-Compassion
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
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TED Talk: How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifespan
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Supplementary Course Powerpoint (post-course lectures)
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Supplemental Papers and Handouts
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Roadmap to Recovery
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Nijs Sleep paper
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A Psychoneuroendocrine Rationale for Stress Management during Rehabilitation
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Change your Brain, Change your Pain E-book
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Self-Help E-Book
Patient exercises included in this course
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Face the Day: Pelvic
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Audio: Pelvic Tilting to Remap Tension in the Hips/Low Back/Pelvis
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Remapping the Jaw and Upper Neck
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Audio: Body Scan (Female)
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Breathing Qi Gong
Patient education included in this course
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Plant Based Proteins
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The Case For Sleep
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De-Catastrophization Worksheet
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Airbags and Potty Talk
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Befriending Yourself: Self-Reflection Quiz
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Building a Positive Attitude and Becoming Resilient
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Expressive Writing to Improve your Health
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Forgive for Good
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How to do an Elimination Diet
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Improving Our Social Connection
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Sensitive Nervous System Map: The Five Pillars
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Telling your Story- Checklist
This course has exercises. Can I prescribe them to my patients?
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This course has patient education. Can I share it with my patients?
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