Living Well with Chronic Pain: Insights from a Patient Partner and Physiotherapist

Interview with :

Interviewer: Hannah Derue

PhD Candidate in the labs of Dr. Alfredo Ribeiro-da-Silva and Dr. Jeffrey S. Mogil at McGill University's Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain (AECRP).

Interviewee: Lesley Singer

Lesley Singer is a licensed physiotherapist with extensive experience in chronic pain management. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (1995) and Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science (2010) from McGill University. In addition to her clinical work, Lesley contributes to academia as an Adjunct Professor at McGill University's School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. She teaches in McGill's Graduate Certificate in Chronic Pain Management program and has been involved in courses on integrated pain management since 2008. Lesley is also a patient partner and advocate for individuals living with chronic pain. Her advocacy extends to roles with the Chronic Pain Network and the Quebec Pain Research Network, where she represents the perspectives of those affected by chronic pain. Her research interests include chronic pain management and the factors that contribute to living well with chronic pain.

Summary of the episode :

This episode of Let's Talk About Pain features guest Lesley Singer. The discussion focuses on chronic pain, including Lesley's personal experience, management strategies, and challenges. The interviewer, Hannah Derue, a PhD student at McGill University, aims to bridge the gap between researchers and individuals living with chronic pain. Topics include opioid use, community support, and some words for researchers and policymakers.

Twitter links : @HannahDerue @AECRpain