Development of Non-Drug Method of Pain Management and Restoration of Life Activities

The Brain Body Behaviour and Society Research group led by Assoc Prof Michael Nicholas is studying the contribution of psychological, anatomical, physiological, and social/environmental factors to the experience of persisting pain and its management. This work extends from the clinic to community and work settings within Australia and to cross-cultural research in other countries.

The program is multidisciplinary and includes clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, medical specialists, nurses and an epidemiologist. Collaboration with researchers and clinicians from other centres and countries is a key feature of the work of this research group.

Currently, the main sources of external funding for this program are through the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

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