Persistent post-surgical pain (PPSP) is defined as pain lasting more than 3 months after an operation, not explained by other causes. It may result from:
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Post-laminectomy syndrome (Failed back surgery syndrome)
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Post-mastectomy pain syndrome
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Phantom limb pain (after amputation)
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Chronic pain after joint replacement
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Post-thoracotomy pain
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Cancer pain can arise from tumour progression, treatment side effects, or nerve injury. At PainMed, we provide compassionate, evidence-based pain management for patients living with or recovering from cancer.
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Bone metastases pain
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Tumour-related nerve compression (e.g. spinal cord, plexus)
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Post-radiation fibrosis or neuralgia
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Pain in palliative care and advanced illness
Collaboration with oncology teams
Pain mapping and functional assessment
MRI, CT, or ultrasound to evaluate tumour-related effects
Trial nerve blocks for localisation and relief prediction
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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
