Episodes

  • Well-Being and Transition for CFL Athletes

    Well-Being and Transition for CFL Athletes
    Jun 12 2024
    Purpose and identity are important in the biopsychosocialspirtitual model of chronic pain. In previous seasons, we spoke about the similarities between military Veterans and professional athletes, especially when it comes to identity, mindset and transition when leaving the service or sport.

    But what are some organizations doing to help their athletes transition and deal with chronic pain management? On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Brian Ramsey, Executive Director of the Canadian Football League (CFL) Players Association (CFLPA).

    CFLPA - https://cflpa.com/

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    24 mins
  • Trauma Informed Yoga

    Trauma Informed Yoga
    May 29 2024
    In previous seasons, we have covered the topic of yoga and how yoga can help manage pain. But what about trauma-informed yoga? How can it help people who struggle with emotional stress from past traumatic events. On this episode, Tom Hoppe is joined by Lori Taylor, a trauma informed yoga and fitness instructor.

    Lori Taylor - https://loritaylor.ca/

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    22 mins
  • Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) - Improving Children's Pain

    Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP) - Improving Children's Pain
    May 15 2024
    In most of our previous episodes, we have had experts talk about chronic pain in adults, but what about chronic pain in children? There is a high number of children suffering from pain, but what resources are available for children? One organization is Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP). On today's episode Tom Hoppe is joined by Katie Birnie, an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and the Associate Scientific Director for Solutions for Kids in Pain.

    SKIP - https://kidsinpain.ca/

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    27 mins
  • The Eight Steps to Deal with Chronic Pain

    The Eight Steps to Deal with Chronic Pain
    May 1 2024
    On this episode of The Most Painful Podcast, Tom Hoppe speaks with Dr. Andrea Furlan, Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Dr. Furlan has a book called "The Eight Steps to Deal with Chronic Pain" which helps patients climb and conquer that mountain of chronic pain.

    Dr. Andrea Furlan - https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    26 mins
  • How To Become a Tactical Athlete

    How To Become a Tactical Athlete
    Apr 17 2024
    On today's show, Tom Hoppe is joined by Randy Turner, a former Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2) Assaulter, retired Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competitor and currently a coach for strength and conditioning. Randy will speak about the importance of personalized strength training for everyday conditioning and improved mobility as well as what is a tactical athlete.\

    More information on Direct Action - https://directactions.ca/

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    24 mins
  • Post Surgical Pain

    Post Surgical Pain
    Apr 3 2024
    This episode of The Most Painful Podcast focuses on post surgical pain.

    What is post surgical pain, rates of post surgical pain, psychological interventions, and some helpful tips for those who are going through post surgical pain.

    Joining Tom Hoppe for this topic is Dr. Max Slepian, Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto. Also, Dr. Hance Clarke, who is also an Assistant Professor at the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Toronto.

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    25 mins
  • Occupational Therapist

    Occupational Therapist
    Mar 20 2024
    Welcome back to season four of The Most Painful Podcast! We are excited to bring you some exciting guests and topics for this upcoming season.

    Today's episode we are going to talk about occupational therapists (OT) and what their role is in pain management. If someone is struggling with pain, what does an occupational therapist do to help people improve their well being and overall health?

    Tom Hoppe is joined by John Secen, who is an OT at the DeGroote Pain Centre in Hamilton, Ontario as well as John Brown, a Veteran who will share his story of how an OT can help people with pain.

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    25 mins
  • Military Veteran Alpine Challenge

    Military Veteran Alpine Challenge
    Feb 7 2024
    Many Veterans suffer from transition, chronic pain, finding new purpose, losing community, and losing hope. We also see similarities with civilians who live with chronic pain.

    To aid with these problems, programs have been designed to help Veterans. On today's episode, Tom Hoppe will discuss a program he is involved with called the Military Veteran Alpine Challenge.

    He will be joined by three participants from the hike; Dr. Lindsay Rite, Synika Gee and Lauren O'Grady.

    More information on the Military Veteran Alpine Challenge - https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/posts/canadian-military-veterans-bring-awareness-and-education-to-chronic-pain-through-annual-hike-event

    For more about the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence visit https://www.veteranschronicpain.ca/

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    25 mins