Excellence in Pain Education at our 18th Annual Conference
October 17th — Pre-Conference Workshops
October 18th-19th — Main Conference
Evidence-based presentations to enhance your clinical practice. Your participation during our event and always evolving dialogue continues to benefit clinical practices, supporters, and those who live with chronic pain in Alberta and beyond.
Accreditation: This Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Alberta Chapter for up to 19.25 Mainpro+ credits.
Interventional Diagnostic Workshop
— Interventional Pain Management and Practical Applications in a Primary Care Setting
— Advanced Spinal Interventions
— Vertebral Augmentation: State of the Art
October 17th | 1130h - 1520h
*light lunch included
Headache and Migraine Workshop
— Sexually Dimorphic Mechanisms of Pain and Migraine
— Pharmacological Management of Episodic Migraine
— Pills, toxins, 'mAbs', and 'Pants': Pharmacologic treatment of Chronic Migraine
— Psychosocial Assessment and Treatment for Migraine
— Migraine Medications: Accessing Newer Migraine Therapies
October 17th | 1515h - 2025h
*light dinner included
2024 Guideline for Cannabis and Chronic Pain • What can we learn from integrative oncology successes in pain management? • Exercise and Cancer Pain • The Science of Headache Medicine • Chronic Pain in Veterans: What we lose, what we gain, and what we need to give up • Alberta Virtual Chronic Pain Program and Evidence Based Models of Care • Reconsidering Chronic Pain: New research validates new approaches • Therapeutic Relationships in the Real World • Rising Tides: Collaborative Learning, Care Planning and Treatment Lifts Us All •
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Temporomandibular Joint Disorders • Innovative Strategies for Sensory Neuroplasticity: Advancing Rehabilitation for Persistent Pain • Work Disability and Return to Work • A Clinical Approach to Assessment and Reversal of Primary Pain Syndromes • Convergence: How Modern Yoga Techniques Relieve Pain • TMJ Screening and Examination • Approaching Challenges to Nutrition in Chronic Pain • Encountering the void: a journey into understanding the pelvic floor • Image-guided Interventions for Gluteal Pain of Spinal Origin
Explore the many topics discussed at our event.
Seize the chance to expand your professional network and exchange insights with experts and peers.
Flights are booked to Calgary (YYC) Airport, which is a 1.5-hour drive from the hotel and event space. Our discounted travel period includes Monday, October 14, and extends to Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
WestJet
5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada.*
2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex, and 10% off Premium base fares for guests traveling Trans-border*.
* No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings.
Discount Code: 3C7I0TF
Visit West Jet Conventions to make a booking online.
Air Canada
Travel within North America applies a 5% discount on standard fares and 10% on flex fares & higher.
International Travel applies a 10% discount on standard fares & higher.
Discount Code: QNHGG8N1
Visit Air Canada to make a booking online.
Shuttle
Banff Airporter is Banff's original airport shuttle provider. Receive a 15% discount on their daily shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Banff. Click Banff Airporter and then Book Now. Proceed through the reservation and type - PainSociety2024 - in the "Promo Code" section on the final payment page to receive the discount. This special rate is valid for travel dates between October 14-23, 2024 if reservation is made at least 1 week prior to the event start.
Discount Code: PainSociety2024
Directions
From Calgary Airport, Access AB-2 N from Airport Rd NE, Barlow Trail NE N and Country Hills Blvd NE. Follow Stoney Trail NW/AB-201 W and Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W to Mt Norquay Rd in Improvement District No. 9. Take the exit toward Banff from Trans-Canada Hwy/AB-1 W. Continue on Mt Norquay Rd to your destination.
Daily Self-Parking $32 +gst.
Daily Valet Parking $45 +gst.
Electric Vehicle (Self/Valet) Parking $45 +gst
Oversized Vehicles Hotel parking is unable to accommodate oversized vehicles. Please visit here for a list of available parking in downtown Banff. Additionally, hotel shuttles are available for convenient transportation to and from your vehicle.
Enjoy the many amenities offered at the hotel.
A fitness center
Pool and spa area
Pet-friendly rooms
Diverse dining options
Discounted room rates ($279/nt) are available on an exclusive basis prior to September 17th. After this date, they still can be booked at the same rate based on availability. If you would like to extend your stay, please email team@painab.ca
Book your hotel through us to access special rates.
1145h — Dr. Al-Noor Mawani
Mindfulness and Acceptance Based Interventions for the Management of Chronic Pain
1145h — Dr. Elisabeth Saxton
ACT and Mindfulness
1250h — Take a break and nourish yourself! This is a great time to network with our exhibitors and other attendees.
Join us for a presentation by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
Lunch
1400h — Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
British Columbia Room
Interventional Pain Management – Practical Applications and Decision Making for your patients.
1400h — Dr. Ivonne Hernandez
Alberta Room
Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain
1400h — Jennifer King and Bree Rutten
Turner Valley Room
Chronic Pain and Intimacy
What's Happening Next?
Carolyn Barber
Registered Dietitian
I love being able to reduce the suffering in people with lived experience. Additionally, I believe in the power of strong communities and Pain AB gathers passionate healthcare professionals in pain management.
Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
Pain physician and Anaesthesiologist
My 'why' is coming!
Dr. W. J. Becker
Neurologist and Professor Emeritus
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta so I can provide the patient experience. I have dealt with chronic pain for more than three (3) decades.
Dr. Jason Busse
McMaster Professor and Director of the National Pain Centre
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Dr. Linda Carlson
Professor, Department of Oncology Cumming School of Medicine
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Dr. Jonathan Charest
Psychologist, School of Psychology, University of Laval
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Dr. Lara Cooke
Headache Specialist, Professor of Neurology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Dr. Olivier Clerk
President of Beam Radiology and Practicing Neuroradiologist and Musculoskeletal Interventionalist
I am involved with The Pain Society of Alberta as part of my evolution in helping improve the lives of those in pain. It is a privilege to be part of such a special group of kind, smart, hard working people.
Nadine Fennig
Co-founder of Body Restoration
Right out of grad school I worked in an interdisciplinary pain program and saw first hand both the suffering and the success people living with pain can experience. Over my career I have heard how challenging the population is and seen how often they can be written off by professionals. This made me want to work with people living with pain more not less! I got into this work to see people function and thrive, often by helping them reconnect to their purpose. Helping people living with pain find their 'why' IS my 'why'.
Dr. Reid Friesen
Oral Medicine Specialist
As a nurse for over 30 years my passion is helping people. As the Pain Society of Alberta is pivotal in educating and supporting people living with pain, my involvement with PainAB allows me to fulfill my passion.
Qaim Giga
Lawyer and Healthcare Systems Advocate
As a chronic pain physician in Alberta, while I continue to advocate for my patients at the bedside, it is imperative that I continue to be a part of the education and management of pain for many others who continue to live with pain. The Pain Society of Alberta enables this outreach, and education amongst pain providers and peopl with lived experience.
Marlene Graham
Registered Dietitian
I am involved with the Pain Society of Alberta because chronic pain affects so many Canadians. Headache disorders, which are a special interest of mine, affect millions in Canada and are quite disabling for many. Migraine alone affects over 12% of the Canadian population.
Dr. Ivonne A Hernández
Orofacial Pain Specialist and PainAB President
Working with The Pain Society of Alberta gives me opportunities to work with some of the most vulnerable in our society. Additionally it creates excellent educational opportunties to share with allied health proffessionals.
Dr. Michael Knash
Neurologist with a specialty in headache disorders
My 'why' is coming!
Dr. Elena Lopatina
Senior Scientist with the Alberta Virtual Pain Program and Alberta Pain Strategy
My 'why' is coming!
Jeff Mah
Owner of The Yoga Lounge
My 'why' is coming!
Dr. Elizabeth Matendechere
Registered Psychologist
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Richard McIlmoyle
Chiropractor specializing in pain management
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Margaret L. McNeely
Physical Therapy and Oncology Professor
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Maxi Miciak
Physiotherapist with musculoskeletal, chronic, and post-viral conditions
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Amir Pakdel
Radiologist
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Frank Porreca
Professor, Pain and Addiction Studies
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Safa Rahman
Registered Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physiotherapist
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Rahim Rajan
Co-founder, Capsule Pharmacy
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Duncan Redburn
Advisory Council of Veterans
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Magali Robert
Medical Lead for the new Virtual Pain Program
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Elisabeth Saxton
Registered Psychologist
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Elan Schnieder
A physical therapist passionate about innovation in pain care
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Howard Schubiner
Internist and Pediatrician
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Susan Sobey-Fawcett
Program Lead, Alberta Virtual Pain Program
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Dr. Dwayne Van Eerd
Scientist, Institute for Work & Health
I joined The Pain Society of Alberta team to be an advocate and be part of an interdisciplinary team that dedicates their work to provide excellent pain management and the tools to promote a functional and meaningful life for individuals experiencing persistent pain.
Registration
Main Ballroom, Second Floor
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Dr. W. J. Becker
Nerve Blocks and Other Procedures in Migraine Management
Dr. Scott Jarvis
+ Identify ideal patients for pericranial nerve blocks and sphenopalatine ganglion blocks.
+ Formulate techniques to quickly landmark sites for pericranial nerve blocks.
+ Recognize multiple approaches for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks associated with pericranial nerve blocks.
Only the Needle Knows: Procedures for Diagnosing & Managing Headaches Related to Neck Problems
Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
+ Identify and select patients who may benefit from interventional management.
+ Explore techniques for interventional headache and neck pain management.
+ Utilize evidence-based practice, and guideline-based practice in accessing appropriate
interventions.
Moderated Question and Answer
Dr. Werner Becker, Dr. Scott Jarvis, Dr. Ameya Bopardikar
Dinner
North Foyer, Buffet.
Exhibitor Booths are open.
Acute Therapy of Migraine and Medication Overuse Headache in Adults: 2023
Dr. Farnaz Amoozegar
+ Gain an understanding of the variety of medications available for the acute treatment of migraine attacks, including older and newer therapies.
+ Optimize acute migraine therapy for an individual patient based on headache characteristics and other factors.
+ Recognize and manage medication overuse headache.
Acute Therapy of Migraine in Children and Adolescents: Old favourites and new options for the clinician.
Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse
+ Distinguish between pediatric and adult migraine and how knowledge of differences can facilitate prompt recognition and treatment of migraine in children.
+ List multiple acute therapies (of various drug classes) for pediatric migraine and understand how some combinations can create synergistic effects in treating migraine.
+ Create a safe and effective acute migraine rescue plan for a child/adolescent that is uniquely tailored to their needs.
Moderated Question and Answer
Dr. Werner Becker, Dr. Farnaz Amoozegar, Dr. Thilinie Rajapakse
Stretch Break
Get up and move!
Understanding Post-traumatic Headache
Dr. Chantel Debert
+ Define and recognize acute and chronic post-traumatic headaches.
+ Explain the different types of post-traumatic headaches.
+ Explain one or two treatment interventions for different classes of post-traumatic headaches.
Psychological Aspects of the Management of Post-traumatic Headache
Dr. Martin Mrazik
+ Gain a deeper understanding of the brain and behavioral aspects of post traumatic headaches.
+ Appreciate how various psychological conditions affect pain perception.
+ Recognize effective psychological approaches in the management of post traumatic headaches.
“My Brain Won’t Let Me Do That“
Codi Isaac
+ Define clinical headache tests used in physiotherapy.
+ Differentiate headaches for appropriate physiotherapy referral.
+ Recognize effective physiotherapy interventions for post-traumatic headaches.
Moderated Question and Answer
Dr. Werner Becker, Dr. Chantel Debert, Dr. Martin Mrazik, Codi Isaac
Closing Remarks
Conclusion of our preconference workshop.
*Registration is required. This workshop is designed to complement other headache-related sessions that occur later in the conference program.