Physio Global Podcast

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Welkom bij de Physio Global Podcast! Tijdens elke podcast bespreken we verschillende onderwerpen met verschillende gastsprekers m.b.t. de fysiotherapie binnen de #BeNeLux. Volg ons ook op LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram en Twitter! En bezoek ook onze website: www.physioglobal.nl #Podcast #PhysioGlobal #PhysioNews #BeNeLux #Physiotherapy #Fysiotherapie

  1. #45 Exploring Radiation and spatial summation in the context of pain

    21 jun

    #45 Exploring Radiation and spatial summation in the context of pain

    Does Perceived Spatial Extent Mediate the Spatial Summation of Pain? In this episode, recorded live at the Pain Science in Motion Congress in Brussels, we sit down with clinical physiotherapist and researcher Tom Frankenstein. This special episode was brought to you in close collaboration with Pain in Motion. Tom dives into the intriguing findings from his oral presentation, exploring whether the perceived spatial extent of a stimulus mediates the well-known phenomenon of spatial summation of pain (SSp). 🎙️ Featured Guest: Tom Frankenstein  Clinical physiotherapist, lecturer, and PhD candidate at the University of Lübeck, Germany. Tom splits his time between managing chronic pain patients in the clinic and conducting advanced research in experimental pain science, aiming to uncover the complex supraspinal mechanisms behind spatial pain perception. The Central Question: Spatial Summation & Perception Tom explains his research into whether spatial summation of pain (SSp) is driven solely by actual noxious stimulus inputs or if it is significantly mediated by how large a person perceives the painful area to be (perceived spatial extent). The Discrepancy of Pain Radiation Building on an evolution of research—specifically a 2025 study by Adamczyk et al.—Tom outlines the concept of "pain radiation." This highlights a massive discrepancy between actual physical stimulus boundaries and a person's spatial perception, sparking key questions about the underlying brain mechanisms. Experimental Setup and Methodology The study was conducted in a specialized research laboratory environment at the university with 53 healthy participants. Using a trackball, participants continuously rated both pain intensity and their perceived spatial extent during the application of noxious heat (contact heat) as well as innoxious tactile and warmth stimuli for comparative analysis. Uncovering Supraspinal Mechanisms While spatial summation is typically a mix of peripheral, spinal, and supraspinal pathways, this project isolates spatial perception as a key supraspinal factor, showing how top-down cognitive and perceptual processing directly influences the experienced intensity of pain. Moving Toward Clinical Populations With his PhD thesis submission imminent, Tom looks ahead to the future of pain science. He calls for these experimental models to be expanded into clinical populations, noting that conditions like Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)—which currently lacks spatial summation studies—low back pain, fibromyalgia, knee osteoarthritis, and polyneuropathy could benefit enormously from clearer spatial perception data. References & Resources 2025 Foundation Paper (Adamczyk et al.): PubMed Link SSp Supraspinal Involvement Studies: * Exploring Supraspinal Pathways Paper 1 Exploring Supraspinal Pathways Paper 2 Preprint on Clinical Relevance of Spatial Pain: medRxiv Preprint Speaker Info & Contact ResearchGate Profile: Tom Frankenstein on ResearchGate University Profile & Contact: University of Lübeck Staff Details Visit our website for more info: www.physioglobal.nl  Contact email information: info@physioglobal.nl   For the Jingle a special thanks to: Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.

    14 min.
  2. #44 Fasciale interventies en Lage Rugpijn

    19 jun

    #44 Fasciale interventies en Lage Rugpijn

    In deze aflevering van Physio Global gaan we in gesprek met dr. Robbert van Amstel, fysiotherapeut, manueel therapeut en senior onderzoeker aan de Vrije Universiteit van Amsterdam. Centraal in deze uitzending staat de intrigerende rol van het fasciale systeem bij de diagnostiek en behandeling van patiënten met lage rugpijn. Robbert neemt ons mee in de nieuwste wetenschappelijke inzichten rondom fascieweefsel en de klinische relevantie hiervan binnen de fysiotherapie. Wat zegt de huidige literatuur over de effectiviteit van fasciale interventies? Hoe beïnvloeden deze technieken mechanismen zoals weefsel mechanica en nociceptie bij lage rugklachten? En hoe vertaal je deze complexe neurobiologische en biomechanische processen concreet naar de dagelijkse praktijk op de behandelbank? Een onmisbare aflevering voor elke clinicus die zijn mechanische en neurofysiologische denkkader bij rugklachten wil verdiepen. 🎙️ Gastspreker: dr. Robbert van Amstel Over de gastspreker dr. Robbert van Amstel is een vooraanstaand expert, clinicus en onderzoeker gespecialiseerd in het fasciale systeem, manuele therapie en musculoskeletale revalidatie. Met zijn unieke combinatie van praktijkervaring en wetenschappelijke expertise slaat hij op heldere wijze de brug tussen complexe weefselbiologie en effectieve patiëntenzorg. Meer ontdekken? Wil je meer afleveringen beluisteren of op de hoogte blijven van de nieuwste klinische inzichten? Bezoek onze website: www.physioglobal.nl Heb je een vraag of wil je in contact komen? Stuur dan een e-mail naar: info@physioglobal.nl of bezoek de contactpagina op onze website. #PhysioGlobal #Podcast #Fascia #LageRugpijn #Fysiotherapie #ManueleTherapie #PhysioNews For the Jingle a special thanks to:Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.

    48 min.
  3. #43 Do Manual Therapeutic Techniques influence central pain processing mechanisms in people with neck pain?

    8 jun

    #43 Do Manual Therapeutic Techniques influence central pain processing mechanisms in people with neck pain?

    In this episode, recorded live at the Pain Science in Motion Congress in Brussels, we sit down with manual therapist and researcher Roland Reezigt MSc. This special episode was produced in close collaboration with the Pain in Motion research group. Roland dives into the neurobiological mechanisms behind manual therapy, exploring whether hands-on techniques can actually influence how the central nervous system processes pain in individuals suffering from neck pain. 🎙️ Featured Guest: Roland Reezigt MSc.Manual therapist, lecturer, and researcher affiliated with Hanzehogeschool Groningen and VU Amsterdam.An emerging voice in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, dedicated to bridging the gap between clinical manual therapy and advanced pain science. The Central Question: Roland discusses his research into whether manual therapeutic techniques can directly modulate central pain processing mechanisms in people with neck pain. Beyond the Joint: Shifting the perspective from purely mechanical explanations of manual therapy toward a neurophysiological and central nervous system-focused approach. Live from PSiM: Key insights and discussions generated during the Pain Science in Motion Congress in Brussels, highlighting the future of pain research.Clinical Relevance: How clinicians can integrate these insights into daily practice to better understand and treat patients with persistent neck complaints. References Yarnitsky D. Conditioned pain modulation (the diffuse noxious inhibitory control-like effect): its relevance for acute and chronic pain states. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology. 2010;23(5):611-615. doi:10.1097/ACO.0b013e32833c348b Hermans L, Calders P, Oosterwijck JV, Verschelde E, Bertel E, Meeus M. An overview of offset analgesia and the comparison with conditioned pain modulation: A systematic literature review. Pain physician. 2016;19(6):307-326. doi:10.36076/ppj/2016.19.307 Ramaswamy S, Wodehouse T. Conditioned pain modulation—A comprehensive review. Neurophysiologie Clinique. Published online December 2020. doi:10.1016/j.neucli.2020.11.002 Physio Global Website: www.physioglobal.nl Contact email information: info@physioglobal.nl For the Jingle a special thanks to:Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.

    22 min.
  4. #42 Extending Modern Pain Science Education to other Chronic overprotection disorders.

    28 mrt

    #42 Extending Modern Pain Science Education to other Chronic overprotection disorders.

    In this episode of the Physio Global Podcast, we sit down with the world-renowned Prof. Lorimer Moseley AO for a special warm-up show ahead of the Pain Science in Motion Congress in Brussels (May 2026). Lorimer explores the fascinating evolution of pain science and how the models used for chronic pain can be applied to other "chronic overprotection disorders" like PTSD, chronic fatigue, and loneliness. 🎙️ Featured Guest: Prof. Lorimer Moseley AO Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy and Professor of Clinical Neurosciences at Adelaide University. Leading researcher in the "why behind the ouch" and author of groundbreaking resources like the Explain Pain series and the Protectometer Handbook.Defining "Chronic Overprotection": Lorimer discusses how feelings like pain, fatigue, fear, and loneliness are biological protective outputs. When these feelings persist beyond their helpful window, they become a "locked bioprotective state".The "Big Six": A look at the six primary feelings Lorimer’s team is investigating as part of a "stealth pandemic" of disabling health problems: Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, Phobia, PTSD, and Loneliness.The Power of Learning: Why shifting a patient's understanding of their condition is one of the most transformative tools for "unlocking" overprotection.Societal Readiness: Lorimer addresses the controversy surrounding pain science education and the need for a holistic, community-wide shift in how we understand health.The Future of Pain Research: A look into "Pain Revolution" and the efforts to reach rural and regional communities through education and non-health professional training.Physio Global Website: physioglobal.nl Lorimer's Initiative: Search for "Pain Revolution" to see how these concepts are being applied in communities. Contact email information: info@physioglobal.nl For the Jingle a special thanks to: Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.

    35 min.
  5. #41 Diagnostiek, classificatie en behandeling van langdurige liespijn bij sporters

    9 mrt

    #41 Diagnostiek, classificatie en behandeling van langdurige liespijn bij sporters

    In deze podcast aflevering van de Physio Global duiken we in een veelvoorkomend en uitdagend probleem binnen de sportfysiotherapie: langdurige liespijn bij sporters. Liesklachten zijn complex, hardnekkig en vragen om een zorgvuldige, wetenschappelijk onderbouwde benadering – van diagnostiek tot revalidatie. Te gast is Willem Heijboer PhD, onderzoeker en expert op het gebied van liespijn bij sporters. In deze aflevering bespreken we zijn werk rondom het Doha agreement classificatiesysteem en de betrouwbaarheid van klinische tests bij sporters met chronische liespijn. Wat was de impact van het Doha-classificatiemodel op de diagnostiek? In hoeverre wordt het systeem daadwerkelijk toegepast in de praktijk? En hoe betrouwbaar zijn de verschillende palpatie- en weerstandstesten? Daarnaast gaan we in op zijn onderzoek naar heupkracht en mobiliteit bij vrouwelijke voetbalsters. Wat zijn ‘normale’ waarden bij deze populatie? Moeten we de bekende 10%-asymmetriegrens heroverwegen? En welke rol spelen leeftijd, beendominantie en speelpositie in de interpretatie van kracht- en mobiliteitsmetingen? Tot slot vertalen we de wetenschappelijke inzichten naar de dagelijkse praktijk. Hoe ga je als fysiotherapeut om met sporters die blijven doorspelen met pijn? Wanneer grijp je in? En hoe combineer je classificatie, klinisch redeneren en patiëntgerichte zorg tot een effectief behandelplan? Willem Heijboer deelt in dit gesprek zijn expertise, onderzoeksbevindingen en concrete aanbevelingen voor de praktijk. Voor meer informatie over de andere podcasts, blogs en geaccrediteerd scholingsaanbod vanPhysio Global, bezoek onze website: Website Physio Global: ⁠www.physioglobal.nl⁠ Referenties Weir et al. (2015)Doha agreement meeting on terminology and definitions in groin pain in athletes. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26031643/⁠ Heijboer et al. (2021)A Delphi survey and international e-survey evaluating the Doha agreement classification system in groin pain: where are we 5 years later? ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34312067/⁠ Heijboer et al. (2022)Inter-examiner reliability of the Doha agreement classification system of groin pain in male athletes. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36259124/⁠ Heijboer et al. (2023)Clinical examination for athletes with inguinal-related groin pain: inter-examiner reliability and prevalence of positive tests. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36643406/⁠ Heijboer et al. (2024)Clinical examination tests for adductor- and pubic-related groin pain in athletes: inter-examiner reliability and prevalence of positive tests. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38219694/⁠ Heijboer et al. (2024)Normal hip strength and range of motion values in youth and adult female national football teams: Data from 504 assessments. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39032327/⁠ Mosler et al. (2017)Hip strength and range of motion: normal values from a professional football league. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28185809/⁠ Harøy et al. (2019)The Adductor Strengthening Programme prevents groin problems among male football players: a cluster-randomised controlled trial. ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29891614/⁠ Kom in contact met Willem Heijboer PhD via ⁠LinkedIn⁠ of via zijn website ⁠http://www.heijboerfysio.nl/⁠ For the Jingle a special thanks to: Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.

    36 min.
  6. #40 Pain Science in Motion: The Future of Pain Research

    2 feb

    #40 Pain Science in Motion: The Future of Pain Research

    Hosted by Melvin Bos of Physio Global, this 40th episode features Eva Roose PhD and Emma Rheel PhD, post-doctoral researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. They discuss the upcoming Pain Science in Motion Congress on 28-30 May of 2026, an event specifically designed to elevate the next generation of pain researchers. The conversation highlights how this congress breaks the mold of traditional academic gatherings by focusing on peer-to-peer feedback and bridging the gap between complex research and clinical practice. Event Overview: Pain Science in Motion The congress is a unique interdisciplinary gathering that centers on young researchers (PhD and Master students), providing them a platform to present their work—ranging from early-stage protocols to final results—in a supportive environment. Key Highlights Interdisciplinary Focus: Includes perspectives from scientists, clinicians, and specialized experts. Research Methodology: A heavy emphasis on how pain research is conducted to improve future implementation. Clinical Relevance: Pre-conference courses designed to give physical therapists immediate tools for their practice. Why It Matters for Clinicians The guests emphasize that this congress is not just for academics. It is a vital space for clinicians to: See the Future: Get a first look at upcoming research before it hits the mainstream. Influence Science: Provide feedback to researchers to ensure their studies are applicable in real-world clinics. Level Up: Gain specialized knowledge through hands-on courses led by world-class experts. Do you want to know more about the congress? Visit the website: ⁠https://www.painscienceinmotion.com/⁠ Or do you want to listen to more episodes of Physio Global? Visit our website: ⁠www.physioglobal.nl ⁠ For the Jingle special thanks to: Seize the Day en Andrey Rossi. Muziek van #Uppbeat.

    17 min.

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Welkom bij de Physio Global Podcast! Tijdens elke podcast bespreken we verschillende onderwerpen met verschillende gastsprekers m.b.t. de fysiotherapie binnen de #BeNeLux. Volg ons ook op LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram en Twitter! En bezoek ook onze website: www.physioglobal.nl #Podcast #PhysioGlobal #PhysioNews #BeNeLux #Physiotherapy #Fysiotherapie

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