FY2025 HMDP Visiting Expert in Hand & Upper Limb Rehabilitation - Ms Alison Jennifer Taylor

Alison Taylor is an accomplished Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with 35 years of clinical experience and 29 years of specialization in hand and upper limb rehabilitation in over 15 countries. She currently serves at the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation at The “STAR” in Frisco, Texas, a prestigious collaborative venture with the Dallas Cowboys organization, where she works closely with leading physical therapists in sports and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

A graduate of The University of Sydney (1990), Alison earned her CHT credential in 1996 and became a Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor (CKTI) in 2011. She also holds advanced certification in Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDTc), focusing on upper extremity rehabilitation.

Alison is internationally recognized for developing her signature framework, “Treating Without Pain (TWP)”, established in 2016, which emphasizes pain-free, evidence-informed manual and movement techniques for optimizing upper limb function. Her specialties include hand and upper limb rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, pain management, and complex elbow conditions. She is also actively engaged in research on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and epicondylitis, contributing to evidence-based practice and clinical innovation.

A passionate educator, Alison has shared her expertise across eight countries through in-person and virtual teaching. She has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences, including:

·       Keynote speaker at the 2023 Asia Pacific Hand Surgery and Therapy Conference (Singapore)

·       Presenter at the Asia Pacific Hand Conference (Australia, 2020)

·       Speaker at the International Hand Conference (London, 2022)

·       Presenter at six American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) conferences

Alison continues to lecture at various professional and academic platforms, including state OT and CHT chapters, hand therapy special interest groups, and occupational therapy programs at Louisiana State University (LSU) and Texas Woman’s University (TWU).

Her published works include journal articles on pain and scar management, nerve compression in athletes, and a book chapter on her pain-free treatment concepts for hand therapy. She has also recently authored a book focused on providing exceptional, compassionate patient care.

To further expand global access to her teaching, Alison established the Alison Taylor Academy – an international online learning platform dedicated to advancing clinical reasoning and practical skills in pain-free rehabilitation. The academy offers structured hybrid courses, live demonstrations, mentorship programmes, and self-paced learning modules, allowing therapists worldwide to develop expertise in the Treating Without Pain framework. Through this academy, Alison continues to empower rehabilitation professionals globally to deliver effective, patient-centered, and pain-free therapy grounded in compassion and science.

Programme: Alison Jennifer Taylor

Contact persons:

Charlene Ong (charlene.ong.x.l@skh.com.sg)

Felicia Everard (felicia_everard@nuhs.edu.sg)

Registration link: https://form.gov.sg/6928edfab3435715b6681cce