WHAT IS FREE FROM PAIN?

Dr Ampat works as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Royal Liverpool University Hospitals and is a Clinical Teacher at the School of Medicine, University of Liverpool. After years of surgical practice, Mr. Ampat now specialises in treating people with spine, feet and other musculoskeletal problems without surgical intervention if possible. His main research interests are spine, feet, exercise therapy and lifestyle modification. He has developed the “FREE FROM PAIN” functional rehabilitation programme to help seniors with musculoskeletal pain. FREE FROM PAIN is an acronym and when expanded reads as Fear Reduction Exercise Early with Food from plants, Rest and relaxation, Organisation [family & friends] and Motivation [Ikigai] to help with Pain from Arthritis and to Increase Natural strength. “Free from pain” combines the knowledge from the blue zones with three different established exercise programmes. Mr. Ampat has written books, published in peer reviewed medical journals and lectures both nationally and internationally. Mr. Ampat is also a paid consultant for Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. which involves Research, Teaching and Speaking. Outside work he enjoys time with his wife and two daughters. He derives his inspiration from his eldest daughter Talita who is profoundly handicapped and wheelchair bound due to Cerebral Palsy.

Hi, my name is Adam and I am a Graduate Sports Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach.

I studied BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy at The University of Central Lancashire and graduated in 2015. I have further developed my knowledge around the principles of exercise and rehabilitation by completing my master’s degree studying Strength & Conditioning at The University of Central Lancashire.

Since graduation I have been building my knowledge and expertise, treating both non-sporting individuals and elite professional athletes in sports such as Rugby, Football and Boxing and private clinics within Liverpool and Widnes.
I have worked in Liverpool’s leading Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic for over 3 years, treating people with a range of musculoskeletal conditions and in particular, Low back pain. This is a massive interest of mine, using exercise as a tool to treat pain as opposed to strong prescription pain medications in many cases unnecessary surgical intervention.

My experiences have been around professional clubs such as, Fiji National Rugby Team, Warrington Wolves Rugby Club and Everton Football Club. I currently continue to work in private healthcare and Blackpool Football Club.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) – Sports Therapy
MSc – Strength & Conditioning
Emergency First Aid & Paediatric First Aid at Work
The FA Level 4 – Intermediate Trauma Medical Management in Football (ITMMiF).
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) – Rockblades

Hey everyone! My name is Jonny and I am Dr. Ampat’s research assistant. I previously studied at Lancaster University, where I graduated with a degree in psychology in 2019. The human anatomy has always fascinated me, and my studies learning how the brain and the body work together deepened this fascination.

Since I graduated, rather than learning about how the human brain works, I now conduct research on Dr. Ampat’s behalf into conditions of the body. Consequently, I have developed my knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, including Arthritis and Sarcopenia, and their potential treatments. I have also improved my comprehension regarding many illnesses, such as Cardiovascular Disease and Alzheimers, and what can be done to prevent them.

Using this new understanding, I helped Dr. Ampat write his Free from Pain information and exercise books. Whilst researching for the content of these books, I became passionate about their ethos. The abundance of evidence that shows how simple lifestyle changes can reduce pain, improve function and enhance quality of life has had a lasting effect on me and my lifestyle. I have also been fortunate enough to observe first hand how exercise can improve a person’s wellbeing, to the point where it actually prevents the need for surgery.

Alongside my research work, I am currently training to become a qualified fitness instructor, with the view to help my colleague Adam and Dr Ampat conduct our Free from Pain exercise classes (so you’ll hopefully be seeing me soon!).

I feel blessed to work in an environment where I can help people, whether that is through providing information or exercises. I therefore cannot wait to see you all at our classes in the coming months. Together, with some commitment and hard work, I am certain that we can all achieve the goal of a happy, active life, without illness and free from pain.

Qualifications

BSc Psychology (Hons)
Working towards: Level 2 Gym Instructor
Working towards: Level 3 Personal Trainer