Fasting for Inflammatory Conditions - Dr Dermot O’Flynn, General Practitioner

Did you know that fasting can be extremely beneficial for inflammatory conditions in the spine, such as Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? General Practitioner and lecturer, Dr Dermot O’Flynn, will join us to explore intermittent fasting, including the 7-day Low-Calorie Fast, and fasting culture in our modern world. We will be discussing the strategies your patients can use to fast, the efficacy and the restorative process within the body, such as deflammation, autophagy/mitophagy, stem cell activation and positive effects on the microbiome. 

Cervicalgia: Diagnosis and Management - Mr Caspar Aylott, Consultant Spine Surgeon

The neck is tasked with both protecting the spinal cord and supporting the head while allowing for a good range of movement. Cervicalgia, or neck pain, results in symptoms such as headaches, neck and shoulder pain and upper back pain and can reduce a patient's quality of life by transforming into a debilitating and disabling condition. In this interactive talk, Consultant Spine Surgeon, Mr Caspar Aylott, will provide an objective understanding of the fundamentals of diagnosis and management of Cervicalgia.

Non-Surgical Causes of Spinal Cord Disease - Dr Tabish Saifee, Consultant Neurologist

Diseases associated with the non-compressive spinal cord, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and vitamin deficiency-caused syndromes, are extremely important to look out for and understand how to treat. Through a case-based and visual approach, learn from Dr Tabish Saifee what the pathophysiologies are and how you can spot the signs in your patients through examination and investigation. He will be delving into conservative, non-surgical interventions that you can implement in your own clinic.

Life Lessons in Spines - Mr Bob Chatterjee, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

A grasp of spinal mentality and a multi-disciplinary approach is imperative for correct diagnosis and best-practice treatment. Diagnostic scans are more than just what is on them. We must take patient histories, understand past trauma or other factors, and look at the whole patient to get to the root cause of the problem, giving them the best possible results so that they can get their lives back. To do this, we will be examining failures in NHS and private spinal pathways through case studies, and the concept and context of evidence-based medicine.

The Degenerative Spine - Mr Syed Aftab, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Mr Aftab will be investigating common issues of the degenerative spine, including spotting the signs in your patients. It will be an interactive talk exploring the symptoms and management of common pathologies, such as slipped or herniated discs, wear and tear and facets of the cervical spine. We will be discussing non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments, such as injections, operative interventions, and emergency management in red-flag cases.  

Spinal Triaging: Having a Low Threshold for Imaging - Dr Nigel Kellow, Consultant In Interventional Spine Medicine

Axial spinal pain is a non-specific symptom, and no matter how good you are, you will be caught out by assuming something is simpler and less severe than it appears. Dr Nigel Kellow will be taking you through some of the salutary tales he has been involved in, both in his medical career and as an expert witness for high-value spinal and neurological claims against clinicians. With the widespread availability of diagnostic imaging in the private sector, Dr Kellow's stance is that there shouldn't be an excuse.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand how fasting can be used as a vital way of preventing and reducing inflammation in the body, including spinal conditions
• Enhance your knowledge on Cervicalgia symptoms and treatment methods from a pain consultant’s perspective
• Expand your diagnostic potential and be able to advise your patients with spinal cord diseases on best-practice interventions
• Be able to communicate to your elderly patients the best possible advice on degenerative spinal condition treatment and management methods
• Understand the psychology behind spinal patients and form strategies to ensure they don’t get lost in an untailored spinal pathway

7.5 hour webinar, speaker's slides (if permitted) and CPD certificate.

Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Sports Therapists, Hand Therapists, Radiographers, Occupational Therapists, GP, Other Health Professionals, Trainee Health Professionals, Students