TRACEY PONS CURRICULUM VITAE 118 Ohoka Rd, , 7630, North Canterbury E-mail: [email protected] Cell: +64 021 236 2111 Tel +64 3 327 2359 home, Tel +64 3 327 2359 work, Fax: +64 3 3272329

1 Summary

! Designated Physiotherapy Pain Specialist by NZ Physiotherapy Board, December 2016. ! Full time self-employment in private practice with special interest in pain management since 2003. ! PhD, University of Otago, 2019. ! Seven international publications. ! Master of Health Sciences, with Distinction, University of Otago, 2012. ! Post Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Management, with Distinction, University of Otago, 2008. ! Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, University of Cape Town, 1988. ! Professional registration with the Physiotherapy Board, 1999. ! Member Health Practioners Disciplinary Tribunal, 2018. ! Trustee Canterbury Branch PNZ Charitable Trust, Member of New Zealand Pain Society, Member of International Association for the Study of Pain, Registered ACC provider. ! Experience in Hospital physiotherapy, Cerebral Palsy School, Private musculoskeletal practice, Back School, Multi-disciplinary teams, Pain Management and in many varied clinical positions. 1.1. Awards 1. Awarded runner up Broadfoot award for research publication in pain field, by New Zealand Pain Society 2016. 2. Barrie Tait Prize for highest academic achiever for Post Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences in Musculoskeletal Management, University of Otago, 2008.

2 Employment

2003 to date: Self-employed in private practice. Sept 2013 to date: Presenter Uni Otago Post Graduate Diploma Occ Health. February 2003 to May 2004: Part time Burwood Pain management center. April 2001 to end 2006: Part time Burwood hospital physiotherapy department 1997 to April 2001: Practicing break to raise young children. 1993 to 1996: South Africa private practice self-employed – Developed and established a Back School. September 1991-December 1992: South Africa musculoskeletal private practice. March 1990 to August 1991: South Africa Cerebral Palsy school physiotherapy department. February 1989 to January 1990: South Africa Hendrik Verwoerd Hospital rotational physiotherapy.

3 Skills

Communication, both written and verbal, and ability to engage in multi-cultural approaches for the management of musculoskeletal or persistently painful conditions. ! Pursue postgraduate studies successfully whilst continuing to work full time since 2003 with University of Otago. ! Publish research findings an opinion at an international level. ! Obtain recognition as a clinical specialist in the field of pain management. ! I have consolidated my professional physiotherapy abilities: o To assess musculoskeletal or persistent pain problems, and treat them in the acute short term, long term and execute effective treatment programmes. o To educate about pain management to medical or allied health as well as post graduate students at a local and national level. o To communicate and collaborate with all the participants of a medical team with a full understanding of the role of each person in the hospital, a special school, multi-disciplinary team, pain management service or private practice. o To provide independent, effective analysis, assessment of physiotherapy rehabilitation and management for musculoskeletal or persistent painful conditions. o To evaluate effective clinical practice. o To provide judgment in complex assessment or management. o To perform physiotherapy competence reviews.

3 Publications

3.1. International peer reviewed journal articles 1. Pons, T. and E. A. Shipton (2011). "Multilevel lumbar fusion and postoperative physiotherapy rehabilitation in a patient with persistent pain." Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 27(3): 238-245. 2. Pons, T., et al. (2012). "The relationship between Beliefs about Pain and Functioning with Rheumatologic conditions." Rehabilitation Research and Practice 2012(ID 206263): doi: 10.1155/2012/2062. 3. Pons, T., et al. (2015). "Potential Risk Factors for the Onset of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1: A Systematic Literature Review." Anesthesiology Research and Practice 2015: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/arp/2015/956539/. 4. Pons, T. and E. A. Shipton (2016). "Physiotherapy and the management of complex regional pain syndrome." Pain Management 6(6): 515-518. http://www.futuremedicine.com/doi/full/510.2217/pmt-2016-0037 5. Pons, T., et al. (2017). "Beliefs and Clinical Practice for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Managed by Physiotherapists on the South Island of New Zealand." International Journal of Clinical Medicine 8: 42-54. 6. Pons, T., et al. (2017). "Physiotherapy interventions and the outcomes for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type 1 on the South Island of New Zealand – a longitudinal, prospective case series." The Open Pain Journal 10(https://benthamopen.com/FULLTEXT/TOPAINJ-10-5). 7. Pons T, Shipton EA, Williman J, Mulder R 2018 A proposed clinical conceptual model for the physiotherapy management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). . Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 38(December), 15-22. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2018.08.001

5 Community service

• Invited presenter for Waimakariri Active Aging July 2014, July 2016 – Exercise and health • Canterbury PNZ branch seminar June 2013 – Persistent pain and central sensitisation • Invited to present Sept 2012 post earthquake support day for women - Caring for your body • Arthritis New Zealand 2008. 2009, 2010 – Fibromyalgia, Persistent pain and Arthritis • Provided coaching for local hockey teams at junior level 2008 - 2013 • Elder, Hawarden Presbyterian church 2018 to present

6 Personal vision

I regard that health and well-being of my profession and community are promoted by the contribution of each individual member. I feel passionate that each and every member of society has the opportunity to discover their value, dignity and contribution. I aspire to promote Physiotherapy excellence in both clinical practice and research as a constructive resource to benefit our communities with effective care. I feel that this care is most effective when communities and professionals collaborate together so that that a high standard of care is upheld with evidence based practice, integrity, compassion and justice.