PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR NON-SPECIFIC PAIN: TRAINING FOR SPECIALISTS AT TERNOPIL HOSPITAL
As part of our “Rehabilitation: New Life” project, an intensive two-day training was held for the team of the Ternopil Regional Clinical Psychoneurological Hospital. 28 specialists completed the course “Physical Therapy for Non-Specific Pain Syndrome” to implement modern approaches in pain management.
The training was led by Bohdan Kruk, a practicing physical therapist, associate professor, and PhD. Participants thoroughly analyzed the evolution of modern concepts of pain, its classification, and diagnostic principles based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.
The training program covered key practical aspects:
Multidisciplinary approach: how to accurately assess and measure pain using modern scales and set clear, achievable goals for physical therapy.
Pain management: studying the manifestations of myofascial (muscle) pain and identifying specific areas of the body that cause acute or chronic discomfort to the patient.
Practical skills development: participants practiced palpation to locate pain points, mastered special soft tissue mobilization techniques (ischemic compression), as well as methods for relaxation and stretching of spasmed muscles.
Patient-centered care: modeling real clinical cases from practice was a key focus, along with developing algorithms on how to effectively counsel and educate patients so they can independently maintain their recovery results at home.
Training outcomes for the hospital team
The specialists enhanced both their theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. Now, they can more accurately identify the causes of pain, efficiently locate its sources, and design customized rehabilitation programs for each patient. Another valuable outcome was the improvement of teamwork skills and the ability to properly guide patients on how to maintain their physical health after treatment.
The two-day intensive was highly productive, engaging, and informative, sparking active discussions among the hospital staff.
We are sincerely glad to have organized this training, as supporting Ukrainian medical professionals in gaining new knowledge is one of the top priorities of our foundation’s work.
The “Rehabilitation: New Life” project is implemented thanks to the reliable support of our partner, GlobalGiving. We continue to work actively and systematically support medical institutions across Ukraine, because up-to-date knowledge of physicians is the foundation of high-quality patient recovery.
