E1: "Where do I Start?"

Supervisions in Pain by Alex Scott and James Morley

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In our first full supervision session, Alex Scott brings a particularly challenging case to the table: a 14-year-old boy navigating persistent low back pain following a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and a complex refugee background.

Alex and James unpack the imposter syndrome that often hits clinicians when faced with high-complexity cases and discuss why traditional pain education isn't always the right first step. We explore the tactical shift from "fixing the pain" to "building a routine" and the importance of meeting a client where they feel most empowered.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The case study: Navigating TBI, PTSD, and persistent pain in a pediatric community setting.
  • The approach: Why Alex chose to prioritise the client’s goal of bulking up over traditio ... 
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physiotherapychronic pain managementpain scienceneuro rehabevidence based practiceBiopsychosocial modeloccupational therapycommunity based therapyallied healthndis
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