Pain is not merely a symptom—it is a complex experience shaped by biological, psychological, and social factors. Traditional biomechanical approaches often fall short in addressing chronic and complex pain presentations. This 3-day masterclass, The Art of Pain Management, equips clinicians with a modern, multidimensional framework for understanding and managing pain, based on the latest neuroscience, clinical evidence, and functional rehabilitation principles.
Taught by internationally respected expert Dr. Aly H. Alatar, PhD in Chronic Pain Management (University of Birmingham), this immersive course combines in-depth theoretical exploration with hands-on clinical application. Participants will enhance their diagnostic reasoning, manual therapy techniques, movement retraining strategies, and patient education methods to achieve lasting functional outcomes.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain contemporary pain science and its relevance to clinical practice
Differentiate between nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain using ICD-11 classification
Identify and manage central sensitization, maladaptive beliefs, and psychosocial barriers to recovery
Evaluate treatment non-response and adopt strategies to re-engage patients
Conduct region-specific assessments for the spine, shoulder, knee, and foot with clinical precision
Apply movement-based rehabilitation and manual therapy to optimize function
Integrate cognitive and behavioral techniques into musculoskeletal care
Implement evidence-based strategies for common and complex pain presentations
Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist & Researcher
Foundations of pain: neurophysiology, philosophy, and classification (ICD-11)
Chronic pain development: neuroplasticity, sensitization, maladaptive behavior
Assessment and management of neck and thoracic pain
Cervical radiculopathy, forward head posture, thoracic kyphosis
Workplace-related upper quadrant pain
Manual therapy and exercise: synergy or dichotomy?
Scapular dyskinesia and upper limb contributions to neck pain
Real-time clinical demonstrations and symptom modification testing
Chronic low back pain: adaptive behavior vs structural pathology
Pain chronification theory and central sensitization inventory (CSI)
Imaging interpretation and over-medicalization concerns
Sciatica rehabilitation protocols (3-phase model)
Hip-lumbar complex and groin-related pain
Frozen shoulder: neuroplasticity-informed staged rehabilitation
Shoulder instability, kinesiophobia, and return-to-sport strategies
Evidence-based approaches to tennis elbow and upper limb strength training
Knee OA vs anterior knee pain: diagnosis and rehabilitation
ACL management and cross-bracing protocols
End-range dysfunction and envelope of function theory
GLA:D research, BFR training, eccentric and tempo-based neuromuscular control
Functional foot: from plantar fasciitis to barefoot biomechanics
Flat foot myths, bunion toe, ankle sprains, and return-to-sport criteria
Comprehensive lower limb assessment: from screening to intervention
Foot and ankle manual therapy, DMS training, balance & proprioceptive loading
21 CME hours approved by DOH/DHA/MOH
3 Days of In-Person Training – Rich clinical discussions and demonstrations
Hands-On Practice – Manual therapy, movement assessments, symptom modification
Comprehensive Course Materials – Case studies, protocols, and references
Certificate of Completion – Recognized for professional development
Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha, Dubai
