Jay P. Shah, MD

"Dynamic Duo" Keynote Address:

Dr. Jay Shah and Dr. John Srbely Myofascial Trigger Points and Central Sensitization in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Exploring their Enigmatic Pathophysiology, Dynamic Clinical Manifestations and Novel Strategies for Optimizing Patient Outcomes.

Dr. Shah, a leading physiatrist and Srbely, DC a renowned researcher in pain biomechanics and neurophysiology, will share the latest research on the pathophysiology of MPS, including the roles of neurogenic inflammation and degenerative joint disease.

Attendees will gain practical insights into mechanism-based diagnostic tools, such as quantitative sensory testing, and evidence-based treatment strategies.

This engaging presentation will emphasize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach and provide actionable knowledge for clinicians seeking to optimize care for patients with chronic myofascial pain.

Jay P. Shah, MD George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia is a physiatrist and clinical investigator. His interests include the pathophysiology of myofascial pain and the integration of physical medicine techniques with promising complementary approaches in the management of neuro-musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. He completed the one-year UCLA Medical Acupuncture course and a two-year Bravewell Fellowship at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.

Jay is a well-known lecturer on mechanisms of chronic pain, myofascial pain, neuro-anatomical acupuncture techniques and other related topics. He and his co-investigators have utilized novel microanalytical and ultrasound imaging techniques that have uncovered the unique biochemical milieu and viscoelastic properties of myofascial trigger points and surrounding soft tissue.

He has given many invited lectures and hands-on courses nationally and internationally for physicians, myofascial trigger point therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and dentists, among other professional groups. His presentations integrate the fascinating knowledge emerging from the basic and clinical pain sciences in order to optimize evaluation and management approaches to musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

Jay was selected by the American Academy of Pain Management as the 2010 recipient of the Janet Travell Clinical Pain Management Award for excellence in clinical care and by the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists as the 2012 recipient of the David G. Simons Award for excellence in clinical research.

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Join internationally recognized experts Dr. Jay Shah and Dr. John Srbely as they unravel the complex interplay between myofascial trigger points and central sensitization in Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS). This keynote will delve into the latest research on the pathophysiology of MPS, highlighting how neurogenic inflammation and central sensitization drive persistent pain and dynamic clinical symptoms.

Dr. Shah and Dr. Srbely will present a mechanism-based approach to diagnosis and management, grounded in a neuro-segmental model and supported by innovative assessment tools like Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST). Attendees will gain practical insights into the clinical manifestations of MPS, learn to recognize objective markers of sensitization, and discover novel, evidence-based strategies to optimize patient outcomes. This session bridges cutting-edge science with real-world clinical application, equipping practitioners to transform chronic pain care in their own practices.