Physical Pain Assessment

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the goals of conducting a physical assessment in pediatric chronic pain
• Identify ways to maximize patient comfort during a physical exam
• Apply the principles of physical assessment to a case study
• Review special considerations for virtual care

Giulia Mesaroli, Physiotherapist at the Hospital for Sick Children

Giulia graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters of Science in Physical Therapy. She currently works as a Physiotherapist with the Pain Program in the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. She has a variety of clinical experiences working with the Division of Plastic Surgery, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, and Respiratory Medicine.

Session Materials