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[Physio Explained] Back on track: effective exercise for low back pain with Thomas Dekkers

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In this episode with Thomas Dekkers we discuss the evidence for exercise in low back pain. We discuss:

  • Is exercise an evidence based treatment for back pain?
  • Which type of exercise is best?
  • Limitations of research in back pain
  • Importance of education in this population
  • How to improve our exercise prescription
  • Individualised programs for rehabilitation

Thomas is a Physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with almost 20 years experience in the field of musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Currently he works as a Specialist spinal Physiotherapist as part of the Neurosurgery team at Cork University Hospital in Ireland and he also consults in private practice on patients with complex spinal pain. In addition to his clinical work he is currently completing a PhD at Technological University Dublin investigating the rehabilitation of athletes with back pain and has numerous peer-reviewed publications. He is also a passionate educator and teaches his course, 'The Rehabilitation of Back Pain’. internationally.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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Manage episode 474747442 series 2846650
Content provided by Physio Network. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Physio Network or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode with Thomas Dekkers we discuss the evidence for exercise in low back pain. We discuss:

  • Is exercise an evidence based treatment for back pain?
  • Which type of exercise is best?
  • Limitations of research in back pain
  • Importance of education in this population
  • How to improve our exercise prescription
  • Individualised programs for rehabilitation

Thomas is a Physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with almost 20 years experience in the field of musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Currently he works as a Specialist spinal Physiotherapist as part of the Neurosurgery team at Cork University Hospital in Ireland and he also consults in private practice on patients with complex spinal pain. In addition to his clinical work he is currently completing a PhD at Technological University Dublin investigating the rehabilitation of athletes with back pain and has numerous peer-reviewed publications. He is also a passionate educator and teaches his course, 'The Rehabilitation of Back Pain’. internationally.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

  continue reading

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