Episode 16 - Dr. Denise Cundey: Understanding Pain Science Within Physical Therapy

• Graduated from Marquette University with a BA in Psychology, and a Master's in Physical Therapy
• Completed an Orthopedic Residency Program and received my transitional DPT through Evidence in Motion
• I am an orthopedic certified specialist
• I have worked primarily in orthopedics in my PT practice, but did do a year in pediatrics
• I have been with Athletico for 16 years, managed 3 clinics, currently managing a new clinic in Warner Robins, GA, as we expand into the southeast
• I treat patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, mostly orthopedic in nature, but will see occasional neuro/vestibular/balance disorders. I have worked with a lot of endurance athletes and work comp patients in my previous settings
• Taken continuing educ in multiple areas, most recently going through a dry needling certification (have one more class to complete), also certified in Graston technique. I have completed a 6 week cohort on pain science which is why I want to speak more on this on Wed.
• I am currently on day 659(ish?) of a run streak, running at least one mile daily. Something that just kind of started during Covid and stuck!  Usually 3-5 miles per day, I am a retired marathoner. Also enjoy spinning, hiking, any sports or outdoor activities in general.

References

https://www.hss.edu/conditions_pain-science-education-physical-therapy-chronic-pain.asp

This is also a really nice 5 minute video out of Australia on how to explain pain to patients/clients:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_3phB93rvI

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