YOUR PAIN IS REAL
OVERCOME PAIN. LIVE WELL AGAIN.
Chronic pain can stem from a variety of sources, including underlying diseases, disorders, injuries, or accidents, and its effects can ripple far beyond physical discomfort. For those living with long-term or permanent pain, everyday life often becomes a challenge, as the condition can hinder their ability to work, engage in social activities, and maintain fulfilling relationships. This persistent burden can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, and anxiety, profoundly impacting emotional well-being. At LIVE PAIN, we understand the multifaceted nature of chronic pain and are dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to help you reclaim your life.
MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CHRONIC PAIN
THE IMPACT OF CHRONIC PAIN IS ONLY PHYSICAL
Chronic pain doesn’t just affect your body. Every aspect of your life is impacted when you live in pain. When you live with chronic pain, your mental well-being is affected as much as your physical well-being, and you need to give both equal attention. Your pain changes your personal relationships too.
IF SOMEONE DOESN’T LOOK OR ACT LIKE THEY’RE IN PAIN, IT CAN’T BE THAT BAD.
Because chronic pain is an invisible enemy, a lot of people would say, ‘It’s all in your head’, or ‘I heard you were sick, but you look fine to me.’ To be in constant pain and at your lowest point, and not to be believed by loved ones, is one of the hardest things to face. You may look the same, but you are not the same.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PAIN MANAGEMENT
Chronic pain can come in many different forms and occur across your body. It’s the main symptom of a wide range of injuries, infections and diseases.
REHABILITATION
- Orthopaedic Conditions
- Neurological Conditions
- Psychiatric Conditions
COMMON TYPES OF CHRONIC PAIN INCLUDE:
- Functional Neurological Disorder
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Auto Immune Diseases
- Fibromyelgia
- Long COVID/Post COVID conditions
- Post Stroke Pain
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
CHRONIC PAIN OFTEN LEADS TO OTHER SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING:
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Major depressive disorder
- Fatigue, or feeling overly tired most of the time
- Insomnia, or trouble falling asleep
- Irritability or mood swings
- Brain Fogginess
WHAT DO WE OFFER
Stress Management
Graded Motor Imaginary
Sleep Hygiene
Thought Behaviour Therapies
Pacing And Graded Exposure To Related Activities
Rehabilitation Of Loss Of Strength, Range Of Motion, Coordination, Balance And Endurance
Empowering People With Pain To Develop Useful Self-Management Strategies And Coping Skills
Pain Education And Understanding Your Relationship With Pain
THE PROGRESSIVE GOAL ATTAINMENT PROGRAM (PGAP)
An Evidence-Based Treatment Program for Reducing Disability Associated with Pain, Depression, Cancer and, other Chronic Health Conditions. Each year, injury or illness causes an alarming amount of people to become disabled. The Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) was designed to control and alleviate the severity of disability that can occur after injury or illness.
AS A PGAP PROVIDER, LIVE PAIN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY CAN ASSIST YOU WITH RETURN TO WORK (RTW) REHABILITATION OR BEING ABLE TO CONTINUE WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
PGAP is a 10-week structured program designed for treating psychosocial difficulties in a variety of diagnoses, including physical and mental diagnoses. The program aims to facilitate participation in activities of daily living to enable an individual to return to work. The program is designed to assist the individual with setting goals and improving function through a step-by-step guided activity program.
THE PRIMARY GOALS OF PGAP ARE TO:
PGAP is the first disability prevention program targeted towards mental and emotional risk factors for permanent disability. It is based on recent research that supports the relevance of psychological and emotional readiness for return to work outcomes.
PGAP has been shown to be beneficial in assisting individuals who have sustained musculoskeletal injuries, chronic low back pain and fibromyalgia, as well as debilitating mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD.
Increase the quality of life and to assist return-to-work function and ultimately better the outcome of RTW programs.
Reduce the mental and emotional barriers that hinder the rehabilitation process.
Help re-establish life-role activities.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM PGAP
An intervention aimed at symptom reduction is not successful despite a favourable prognosis.
“Symptom stabilization” has been achieved, yet the client remains occupationally disabled.
The client does not participate in daily activities and follows a passive lifestyle.
The client experiences a high level of disability associated with a health or mental health condition.
PSYCHIATRIC FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATION
The Psychiatric Functional Capacity Evaluator (PFCE) is a web-based tool designed to support a standardised approach in the assessment of work-related impairment of psychiatric conditions caused by chronic pain.
The assessment focus performance-based testing to identify work related problem areas and assisting in outcome-based therapy in order to return to work and perform normal work or daily activities.
ASSESSMENTS
Assessments may be requested from employers, insurers, attorneys, individuals, or referring specialists to determine:
Return To Work Status
Ability To Meet Job Demands, Own Or Reasonable Alternative Occupation As Part Of Claims Investigation
Case Management Viability Assessments
Determine Needs For Reasonable Accommodation In The Workplace
Suitability To Rehabilitation Programmes
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS
Tailormade assessments with access to a large battery of standardised and performance-based assessment tools, including:
FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY EVALUATIONS (FCE):
A systematic method of measuring the ability to perform meaningful tasks on a safe and dependable basis. (Assessment lasts three hours)
SCREENINGS:
More streamlined FCE to determine baseline for further management, review progress, assist with vocational planning and facilitate employer discussion.
CONTACT LIVE PAIN
About
Our services enable individuals to return to meaningful occupations by adapting to the environment and restoring function.
Chronic Pain Management.
Contact
Annette Vosloo | Occupational Therapist
Practice Number 1145975 | HPCSA OT 0021512
+27 82 561 4699
info@livepain.co.za
2 Dirkie Uys Street, Nelspruit.