Neuropathic Pain: How To Manage Nerve Pain?

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Neuropathic pain, often referred to as nerve pain or neurogenic pain, is a chronic condition resulting from damage to the nerves. It is caused by malfunctioning nerves that send pain signals to the brain without any actual harm occurring to the body. Such discomforting pain can make everyday activities challenging and sometimes unbearable. Apart from […]

Understanding Nerve Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Nerve pain, also known as neuralgia or neuropathic pain, is caused by a health condition that affects the nerves that carry sensation from the body to the brain. There is a particular type of pain that feels different from others. Pain in the nerves: what are the symptoms? It is common for nerve pain to […]

Postamputation Pain Relief

Study Finds Percutaneous PNS Provides Enduring Postamputation Pain Relief. Percutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation was found safe and effective for treating chronic neuropathic postamputation pain up to 10 months after therapy, according to a study of 28 patients who underwent lower extremity amputation. “This patient population is extremely underserved, given our current treatment modalities,” said principal […]

Dr. Sally Wride

Originally from England, Sally graduated from St George’s Hospital, University of London in 2004 with a BSc (First Class Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since settling in Australia, Sally has worked in private practice and in the public hospital setting across Sydney.

Sally gained a Masters in Medicine Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2019 and is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).

In addition to private practice, Sally currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist at Westmead Hospital Pain Management Service.

Sally is highly skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating people who experience chronic pain. She enjoys working with injured workers and CTP claimants. She has a deep understanding of the impact of pain on the whole person and on their functioning in daily life. In partnership with her colleagues, Sally enjoys applying her knowledge and clinical skills to provide a safe space for exploration of the physical and emotional meaning of pain and for recovery of function.

Qualifications and Experience

Education
MSc in Medicine Pain Management (Sydney University) Accreditations

Dr. Baraa Kassim

Dr. Baraa Kassim is a highly skilled rehabilitation and pain management specialist. With experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions, her expertise spans strokes, neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and geriatric conditions, as well as spasticity management and spinal and brain injury rehabilitation.

Dr. Alister Ramachandran

Dr. Alister Ramachandran, a dual specialist in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, boasts 20+ years of experience. FIPP-certified, he leads Westmead’s pain service, teaches at Sydney University, and is a Faculty of Pain Medicine examiner. His focus remains on delivering evidence-based chronic pain treatment, ensuring comprehensive and effective pain management intervention.

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