A TEAM of UniSA experts are exploring what chronic pain means to Australian farmers in a move to improve the way chronic pain management strategies are delivered in rural communities.
They are seeking farmers who have experienced chronic pain to participate in this study.
Rural health expert, UniSA's A/Prof Kate Gunn, said the study will address a serious gap in pain management among farmers.
"Musculoskeletal disorders are very common in this group and due to the unrelenting nature of farm work, farmers often return to work without accessing best-practice treatments, or being aware of their long-term health."
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