November 22, 2026
EM484: EVOOLVE CFT MASTERCLASS – Cognitive Functional Therapy with Kjartan Vibe Fersum
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PhD, MSc, PT, Manual Therapist, Evoolve Certified CFT Trainer
Teacher: Kjartan Vibe Fersum PhD/Manual therapist, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway, Evoolve Certified CFT Trainer
In this 2-day masterclass a bio-psycho-social classification model for the assessment and management of chronic low back pain disorders will be presented. Within this model a management approach called ‘cognitive functional therapy’ for chronic back pain disorders will be outlined. This approach represents an integrated cognitive and movement / lifestyle behavioural approach to management these complex disorders.
This workshop draws together current knowledge from Peter O’Sullivan’s ongoing clinical work and collaborative ground breaking research around the world (Australia, Belgium, Norway and Ireland) investigating the classification and management of chronic low back pain disorders. The workshop is dynamic, interactive and practical. It includes patient demonstrations, clinical reasoning and equips physiotherapists to develop skills in diagnostics as well as the design of CFT interventions for specific disorders.
Objectives:
- Overview of the back pain diagnosis, the evidence and management dilemma
- Potential multidimensional underlying mechanisms to pain
- Overview of the clinical reasoning framework of low back pain disorders
- Develop the communication skills acquired to deal with complex pain problems
- Develop competency in designing the cognitive component to the motor learning interventions
- Develop competency in designing CFT interventions
The Masterclass is officially recognized by EVOOLVE Pain Care Academy®, but is not part of the Evoolve tiered CFT pathway
In collaboration with:
€499.00 instead of €599.00
for registrations sent by 15/10/2026
Intended for
Payments
- Deposit €300.00 within 7 days from the registration
- Balance €299.00 by date November 16, 2026
Calendar
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Course Location: Brescia @Sala Formazione Edumed
SCHEDULE
Objectives:
- Overview of the back pain diagnosis, the evidence and management dilemma
- Potential multidimensional underlying mechanisms to pain
- Overview of the clinical reasoning framework of low back pain disorders
- Develop the communication skills acquired to deal with complex pain problems
- Develop competency in designing the cognitive component to the motor learning interventions
- Develop competency in designing CFT interventions
Day 1
Duration (Time: am- pm) | Addressing Competency No. | Course Content
| Teaching/Learning Strategies
| Learning Outcome No |
08.30-09.00
09.00–10.00
10.00-10.15
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1 | Introduction – setting the scene with some considerations
Overview of back pain, the evidence and the dilemma of diagnosis
Break | Power point presentation
Power point presentation |
1 |
10.15-11.45
| 2 | Potential underlying mechanism for pain | Power point presentation | 2 |
11.45-12.15
12.15-13.00
13.00-13.45
| 3 | The clinical reasoning framework of low back pain disorders and CFT
Lunch
Evidence for CFT | Power point presentation
Powerpoint demonstration | 3
1,3 |
13.45-14.00
14.00-16.00 |
2,3,4,5,6 | Break
Patient 1
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Demonstration
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16.00-16.15
16.15-17.00 | 5 | Break
Clinical reasoning form and discussion | ||
Day 2
Duration (Time: am- pm) | Addressing Competency No. | Course Content
| Teaching/Learning Strategies
| Learning Outcome No |
09.00-09.30
09.30-10.00 |
4 | Recap – questions from day one
Communication – Introduction & Group work
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Practical | |
10.00-10.45
10.45-11.00
11.15-12.15
| 4
5,6 | Motivational interviewing
Break
Motivational Interviewing group work | Power point presentation
Practical |
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12.15-13.00
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| Lunch | ||
13.00-15.00
15.00-15.15
14.15-15.15
15.15-15.30
15.30- 16.00 | 5,6 | Patient 2
Break
Summary and discussion | Demonstration
Demonstration | |
