Session: Sleep and Pain: What To Do?

Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science and is the Director of the Sleep, Health & Wellness Laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Siengsukon received her MPT from Rockhurst University in 2002 and her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2008. Dr. Siengsukon’s research interest involves understanding how sleep impacts health-related outcomes (including pain, fatigue, physical and cognitive function) and non-pharmacological interventions to improve sleep (including exercise and CBT-I). Dr. Siengsukon’s research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, the American Heart Association, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Dr. Siengsukon has presented her research and education sessions on sleep-related topics at national and international conferences.