Spotlight on Lauren Jackson

When chronic pain from repeated injuries forced legendary basketballer Lauren Jackson into retirement, her journey to recovery became a complex challenge. But Lauren defied the odds, returning to the court to play in the Australian squad for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in 2022.

This case study explores the challenges faced by female athletes in high-impact sports, including the prevalence of bone stress and joint injuries, the impact of hormonal factors, and the complexities of chronic pain management. It also addresses how medical cannabis was incorporated in Lauren's treatments.

Healthcare practitioners will gain insights into:

• The pathophysiology of common injuries in female athletes, including bone stress and joint injuries
• Potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis in managing chronic pain and aiding recovery
• Considerations for incorporating medical cannabis into treatment plans alongside conventional therapies.
• Strategies for discussing medical cannabis with patients while prioritiding safety and minimising risks

Explore the evidence and evaluate how medical cannabis might fit within a broader approach to managing chronic conditions and sports-related injuries.

Preview this module by watching the video above.

Estimated Duration: 1 hour

Access Duration: 12 months from date of purchase

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Explain the pathophysiology of common conditions and impact-based sporting injuries for female athletes and identify common management strategies
• Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for symptoms of chronic sporting injuries and recovery from surgery
• Discuss the potential benefits and limitations of medical cannabis as a treatment option for symptoms of endometriosis
• Explain how medical cannabis treatment may integrate into and influence prescribed opioid treatment outcomes and effects
• Identify suitable candidates for medical cannabis treatment
• Devise treatment plans that consider patient safety and minimise risk
• Facilitate clinical discussions with patients around medical cannabis as a therapeutic option in the management of chronic conditions, impact-based sporting injuries and recovery from surgery
  

Disclaimer: Lauren has a financial interest in a medicinal cannabis company. Lauren is not receiving any financial remuneration from SAGED for her involvement in this case study.

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