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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 […]

Neuropathic Pain: How To Manage Nerve Pain?

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 […]

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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
  • BSc Hons Physiotherapy (St George Hospital University of London)
  • BA Hons Sports Studies (Brunel University London)
  • MSc in Medicine Pain Management (Sydney University)
MSc in Medicine Pain Management (Sydney University) Accreditations
  • Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association
  • Health Professional Councils Authority Registration

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. Adam Mir

Dr. Adam is a Fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Specialist with a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney. He is dedicated to the comprehensive management of chronic pain across all age groups.

Dr. Adam trained in adult pain medicine at Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and the Department of Pain Medicine, and completed additional training in paediatric chronic pain at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. He currently serves as a Staff Specialist at Westmead and St George Public Hospitals (NSW Health), and is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Liverpool Public Hospital, St George Private, Sydney Southwest Private, Holroyd Private, Norwest Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.

He adopts a whole-person, multidisciplinary approach rooted in the socio-psycho-biomedical model, utilising both pharmacologic and interventional techniques. These include:

  • Nerve blocks
  • Radiofrequency neurotomy
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Extra Corporal Shockwave Therapy (ECSWT)

Dr. Adam is an Authorised Prescriber of Medicinal Cannabis and holds a Diploma in Medicinal Cannabis. He is also certified in Opioid Treatment Programs, including Methadone, Suboxone, and Buprenorphine injections. His areas of interest include opioid dependence management, medicinal cannabis, and interventional pain procedures.

He also completed advanced training in Virtual Reality Therapy for chronic pain and mental health disorders in Barcelona, Spain, and has further qualifications in Focused Psychological Strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnosis.

Qualifications:

  • FFPMANZCA: Fellowship, Faculty of Pain Medicine, ANZCA
  • MMed (Pain Medicine): University of Sydney
  • MD: Medical Doctor
  • Diploma in Child Health: The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
  • Diploma in Medicinal Cannabis: Authorised Prescriber
  • Certificate in Opioid Treatment (Methadone/Suboxone): Australian Chapter of Addiction Medicine
  • Certification in ECSWT: Extra Corporal Shockwave Therapy
  • Focused Psychological Skills (FPS), CBT: Australian Society for Psychological Medicine
  • Clinical Hypnosis: The College of Medical Hypnosis
  • Clinical Hypnosis: The College of Medical Hypnosis
Languages Spoken: English, Persian (Farsi), Dari

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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