It's the Pain Talking
In this podcast, I am going to sit down with health professionals, psychologists, yoga teachers and yoga therapists to learn more about their research and their approach in their work on pain as well as other chronic health/mental health conditions. I am interested in learning about pain, how pain becomes chronic, and how yoga and psychology can help in managing chronic health and mental health conditions.
It's the Pain Talking
Episode 8 – Chronic Pain in the Workplace – Conversation with Helen Roome, Author and Occupational Therapist
Helen Roome (BSc (OT) Hons / PG. Dip. Int. Pain Mgmt. / MA (VP) Theology / Prac. Dip. Labour Law.) is a registered Occupational Therapist supporting adults living with persistent pain and/or fatigue. Her expertise in pain management builds on more than 25 years of broad clinical experience in both adult physical and psychiatric rehabilitation; as well as her completion of post-graduate studies in interdisciplinary pain management. She also holds qualifications in labour law and practical theology.
Whilst she partners with anyone living with a persistent pain condition, Helen has a special interest in Fibromyalgia and co-facilitates a Fibromyalgia support group with someone who lives with the condition.
She is actively engaged in promoting best pain-care practice and patient-advocacy through her roles as Chairperson of the OT Pain Management Group (OTPMG) of South Africa and committee member of the SA Society for Sleep and Health (SASSH).
Helen enjoys sharing transformative ideas and frequently presents to the public and other practitioners on pain and fatigue topics.
She lives with her husband and their children in beautiful KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. In her free time you will find her deep in a book, out in the garden, on a hiking trail or behind an easel.
Visit www.helenroome.co.za or find Helen on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.
You can purchase Helen's book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Pain-Playbook-Effective-Strategies/dp/0639773265/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EK57TYD7P1CW&keywords=your+pain+playbook&qid=1705343584&sprefix=your+pain+playbook+%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1
In this interview, we discuss:
Fibromyalgia,
Chronic pain in the workplace,
Absenteeism and presenteeism,
Work as therapy,
Tips/advice based on PEO model (person, environment and occupation),
Work resilience and life beyond work.
Citations mentioned in the episode:
- Gulseren D, Sayin FK, Turner N, Kelloway EK. Chronic pain and pain disability: The next frontier for healthy and effective organizations. Organizational Dynamics. 2022 Aug 17:100926.
- Waongenngarm P, Areerak K, Janwantanakul P. The effects of breaks on low back pain, discomfort, and work productivity in office workers: A systematic review of randomized and non-randomized controlled trials. Applied ergonomics. 2018 Apr 1;68:230-9.
- Elfeddali I, Jacobs E, Van Der Feltz-Cornelis CM. Harmful and benign work stress and work resilience: A Delphi-study in employees and experts. The European Journal of Psychiatry. 2022 Oct 1;36(4):230-7.
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