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Paincast
by Canadian Physiotherapy Association Pain Science Division
Paincast is an effort of the Pain Science Division at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Paincast brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to facilitate knowledge translation, discussion, and critical thinking on topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The views expressed in each episode are of individual guests, do not constitute medical advice, and do not represent the views of the Pain Science Division or the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Follow us on Instagram @paincast.psd.While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence in the episodes, and the topic is researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/BQ4KymfsCuTSFGaX7. You may contact Tiffany Tiu at [email protected] if you have any other inquiries.
Episodes
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Ep50: Behind Paincast—What 50 Episodes Have Taught Me About Pain, Practice, and People
For Paincast's 50th episode, we're turning the microphone around. Alex Chisholm interviews host Tiffany Tiu for a behind-the-scenes conversation about where Paincast came from, how it is made, what it has become, and where it is going next. We discuss the history and philosophy of Paincast, how...
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Ep49: Pain Neuroscience is Not Enough: Why Communication and Art Do The Real Healing with Bahram Jam
In this episode, we talked about The way to deliver Pain Science Education more powerfully The most important element in Pain Science Education PAIN! The Musical as an alternative form of Pain Science Education This is a student-led episode under the mentorship of Tiffany Tiu. Soheyl and Tess are...
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Ep48: Pain Medicine, Pain Advocacy, Pain Innovation, Pain Research: Canadian Pain Society Conference Special
In this episode, I bring you to Quebec City at the Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting to meet 4 incredible individuals: (00:01:34) Dr. Andrea Furlan: The role of a physiatrist in interdisciplinary pain rehab and some of the challenges and hopes she has (00:20:14) Lynn Cooper: The...
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Ep47: A Paradigm Shift in Thinking About and Treating Chronic Pain with Dr. Bronwyn Lennox Thompson
In this episode, we talked about The differences between acute and chronic pain at the physical, neurological and psychosocial level A paradigm shift in thinking about and treating chronic pain patients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What it is, how it works and why it can be particularly...
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Ep46: When Physios Can Order Imaging: Smarter Imaging, Better Care with Jack Miller and Rob Werstine
In this episode, we discussed: The principal use of diagnostic imaging and laboratory testing: When it should be used and when it shouldn't be used The limitations of diagnostics and ramifications of overuse on psychological, behavioural, and systemic levels Improving providers' literacy and...
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Ep45: Young Women and Pelvic Pain: Chronic Pain Stories with Tess and Jane
In this episode, we talked about: Tess and Jane's experiences of developing pelvic pain, the progression of pain during their youth and early adulthood, and their healthcare journey How healthcare encounters can be helpful or harmful to one's pain experience The intricate interactions between...
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Ep44: Taking Life Back from Pain: Chronic Pain Stories with Jules and Georgia
In this episode, you'll hear about Two fascinating lived experiences of pain and chronic pain management principles unpacked by a physiotherapist and 2 physiotherapy students, Jules and Georgia How pain affected these young ladies physically, psychologically, socially, and how that impact evolved...
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Ep43: Chronic Pain in Canadian Indigenous Communities: Lived Experiences, Health Inequities, and Indigenous Perspectives with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich
In this episode, we talked about Current healthcare gaps in managing pain in Indigenous populations + underlying causes of disparity in pain experience Clinical pearls for treating chronic pain in Indigenous communities Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, BSP, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, RPh (he/they) is an Assistant...
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Ep42: Pain is More Than What the Knee Looks Like: Osteoarthritis Pain Mechanisms and Phenotypes with Dr. Lisa Carlesso
In this episode, we talked about The relationship between knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain and the stages of knee OA The different experiences of knee OA pain Pain phenotyping using Quantitative Sensory Testing and self-reported measures Dr. Lisa Carlesso is a an associate professor in the School of...
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Ep41: Assessing and Treating Neuropathic Pain (Part 2): Important Theoretical and Practical Considerations with Dr. Tara Packham
In this episode, we talked about: Do we really understand what desensitization is? Clarifying concepts, including desensitization, hypersensitivity, sensory re-education, graded exposure, and counterstimulation Important practical considerations for using “desensitization” with patients...
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Ep40: World Physiotherapy Congress Special: Asking Physios Around the World about Pain
This episode is produced during the 2025 World Physiotherapy Congress in Tokyo, Japan. I interviewed physiotherapists around the world about pain. Content: (00:01:59) Nicola - United Kingdom (00:11:54) Helen - Switzerland (00:18:52) Mio - Japan (00:20:23) Edgar - Columbia (00:30:28) Marcia…
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Ep39: Assessing and Treating Neuropathic Pain (Part 1): Current and Emerging Approaches with Dr. Tara Packham
In this episode, we talked about: Non-pharmacological management options for neuropathic pain All about the Somatosensory Pain Rehab method The current research on Somatosensory Pain Rehab Dr. Tara Packham is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in hand and upper…
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Ep38: Musings from over 40 years of practice: Bas Asselbergs Chats with an Early-career Physiotherapist (Part 2)
In this episode, we talked about: A shift in how we think about the role of our hands as our understanding of pain science and patient science evolve Discussing and addressing patient expectations for physiotherapy Advice for physiotherapists, new and experienced Graduated in 1983, Bas has...
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Ep37: What Does It Take to Provide Excellent Chronic Pain Care? An Interdisciplinary Pain Clinic Model with Dr. Angela Mailis
In this episode, we talked about The systemic challenges in Ontario’s healthcare system and pain management The importance of a quality interdisciplinary team for the benefit of the patient What it takes to create a successful high-quality patient-centred interdisciplinary team Dr. Angela Mailis...
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Ep36: Musings from over 40 years of practice: Bas Asselbergs Chats with an Early-career Physiotherapist (Part 1)
In this episode, we talked about: How we can reinforce our own confirmation bias and how to break the cycle What matters the most as physiotherapists How your experiences as a physiotherapist drastically change as you shift your paradigm from a fixer mindset to a guide mindset How Bas refined the...
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Ep35: Holistic Approach to Cancer-Related Pain with Dr. Jenna Smith-Turchyn and Holly Edward
In this episode, we talked about: Experiences of having cancer and cancer-related pain The significance of physiotherapy in cancer rehab and managing cancer-related pain Common misconceptions about physiotherapy for people living with or beyond cancer How physiotherapists can consider the…
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Ep34: Tackling the Pain Crisis in Canada: What Can Physiotherapy and Physiotherapists Do? A Discussion with Krissy Bell, Arthur Woznowski-Vu, and Nathan Augeard
In this episode, we talked about The past, present, and future of pain advocacy in Canada The role of the professional association in supporting advocacy initiatives The reception of physiotherapists' advocacy The ripple effects of our pain advocacy efforts Krissy Bell, CEO, Canadian…
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Ep33: The Common Sense in Physiotherapy That’s Not So Common in Practice: Deep Dive with Dr. Dave Walton
In this episode, we talked about Using the Assess, Predict, Treat framework to direct our patient care The radar plot, triangulation, arms-length approach, and phenotyping Correlation and causation; confounders, moderators, and mediators The significance and practical tips of practicing...
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Ep32: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 2): Evidence-based, biopsychosocial ACL rehabilitation
In this episode, we talked about What is good ACL rehab? What are the psychological, social, and contextual factors influencing ACL rehab outcomes, and what can we do about them? What about ACL healing and Cross Bracing Protocol? Clinician-Scientist | Physical Therapist | Post-doctoral Fellow...
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Ep31: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 1): Surgery or Not?
In this episode, we talked about Different options after an ACL tear What the current body of evidence say about the outcomes of different options Clarifying research terminologies: statistical vs clinical significance, levels of certainty, what constitute good research Clinician-Scientist |...
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Ep30: Music for Pain with Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés
In this episode, we talked about What Music Therapy is and how it can immensely benefit patients The affect of music on the biological, psychological, and social aspects to improve pain and overall health and wellness? Recent research evidence for Music Therapy in dementia and palliative care...
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Ep29: It Doesn't Have to Hurt; Better Paediatric Pain Care with Dr. Christine Chambers
In this episode, we talked about The consequences of poorly managed paediatric pain Evidence-based practical suggestions for managing acute, transitional, and chronic pain How we can advocate for better paediatric pain management in our healthcare encounters and in hospitals Dr. Christine…
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Ep28: Fireside Chat with the World Physiotherapy President (Part 2): Physiotherapy around the World
In this episode, we talked about: What World Physiotherapy does What physiotherapy looks like around the world How the profession can help each other globally Michel D. Landry is a Professor in the Departments of Physiotherapy and Global Health at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences...
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Ep27: Fireside Chat with the World Physiotherapy President (Part 1): Necessary Innovations in Physiotherapy
In this episode, we talked about: The value of hard work for physiotherapists The necessity of innovating the future of physiotherapy Important mindset changes for physiotherapists Michel D. Landry is a Professor in the Departments of Physiotherapy and Global Health at the Western Norway…
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Ep26: What You Need to Know About Preventing Knee Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis with Dr. Jackie Whittaker
In this episode, we talked about: 1. What preventing post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA) means; 2. Risk factors for developing PTOA and how to mitigate/manage; 3. Practical tips in clinical care around preventing PTOA. Dr. Whittaker is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at…
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Ep25: Interviewing Physiotherapists about Pain at the CPA Congress 2024
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the annual Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress in Beautiful Vancouver in April. This episode compiles 8 interviews I conducted during the congress with clinicians. I think this is one of the best ways to involve more clinicians in the…
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Ep24: Utilizing Virtual Reality to Transform Pain Education, Management, and Research
This episode showcases how Virtual Reality, VR in short, can be used to facilitate, advance, and even transform pain education, management, and research. You'll hear about a few different applications of VR in physiotherapy, including using VR as a tool for pain neuroscience education, VR for...
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Ep23: Pain-Informed Movement: Helping Pain Patients Move More with More Ease with Neil Pearson
Neil Pearson is a physical therapist, yoga therapist, author, researcher, Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, faculty in three IAYT-accredited yoga therapy programs, board member for International Association of Yoga Therapists and pain care advocate. He is the...
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Ep22: Beyond Pain: A Deep Dive into Suffering, Whole-Person Approach, and Metaphors with Dr. Peter Stilwell and Dr. Timothy Wideman
Dr. Peter Stilwell is a Postdoctoral Researcher at McGill University in the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, where he holds a Fellowship from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). His research is focused on the topics of pain, suffering, and person-centered care. For the...
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Ep21: Movement-based Strategies for Low Back Disorders Management with Dr. Tyson Beach
Dr. Tyson Beach is currently a teaching professor at the University of Waterloo, teaching courses on the biomechanics and assessment of human movement, exercise prescription, and low-back disorders. His previous research focused on quantitative motion analyses, prevention of work-related...
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Ep20: Nuancing the Controversies of Spine Flexion: Discussing the Evidence with Dr. Tyson Beach (Part 2)
Dr. Tyson Beach is currently a teaching professor at the University of Waterloo, teaching courses on the biomechanics and assessment of human movement, exercise prescription, and low-back disorders. His previous research focused on quantitative motion analyses, prevention of work-related...
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Ep19: Nuancing the Controversies of Spine Flexion: Discussing the Evidence with Dr. Tyson Beach (Part 1)
Dr. Tyson Beach is currently a teaching professor at the University of Waterloo, teaching courses on the biomechanics and assessment of human movement, exercise prescription, and low-back disorders. His previous research focused on quantitative motion analyses, prevention of work-related...
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Ep18: Should We Stop Inflammation? Implications for Acute Musculoskeletal Management with Dr. Lucas Lima
Dr. Lucas Lima is a research associate at the Alan Edwards Centre for Research on Pain at McGill University. He is a physiotherapist with a PhD and postdoctoral training in pain neuroscience. His latest research, published in the Science Translational Medicine journal, has garnered significant...
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Ep17: Patellofemoral Pain Etiology and Management Misbeliefs with Dr. Judi Laprade
Dr. Laprade received her degree in Physical Education at the University of Western Ontario and then went on to complete her Physical Therapy degree, MSc and PhD in the Department of Anatomy at Queen’s University. She has previously taught Anatomy and Physical Therapy courses at Queen’s University...
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Ep16: Pain Education Made Simple for Persistent Pain Patients with Cory Choma
Cory Choma has been in clinical practice since 1996 and is a founding member of CSA. He is one of only 4 Clinical Specialists in Pain Science in Canada and one of a handful of people awarded an Honorary Fellowship at the Institute for the Study and Treatment of Pain. Cory has been teaching…
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Ep15: ”Hands-off” Physiotherapy—Hypnosis for Pain with Alex Chisholm
Alex Chisholm, PT, BScPT, PgCPain, FACHS is a Physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. Alex received her postgraduate certificate in Multidisciplinary Pain Management from the University of Alberta. She is one of the executives of the Pain Science division of the Canadian...
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Ep14: Yoga for Pain with Lisa Greenbaum
Lisa Greenbaum is a Certified Yoga Therapist and E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher and Educator. She is the founder of Lisa Greenbaum Yoga + Wellness, a Yoga Education School with a trauma-informed lens. Recognizing that the chronic physical pain we experience is intensified through the chronic stress, poor...
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Ep13: Strength Training for Pain with Dr. Michael Mash
Dr. Michael Mash is a Physical Therapist in the United States. He is also the founder of Barbell Rehab, an education company helping fitness and rehab professionals improve the management of their clients dealing with pain. He has a special interest in resistance training for improving strength,...
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Ep12: Supporting Children with Complex Pain with Amanda de Chastelain
Amanda de Chastelain has been working at the Alberta Children's Hospital since 2014 at their outpatient orthopaedics, complex pain clinic, and burn clinic. She is also a current board member and the past president of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. In this episode, we talked about pain in...
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Ep11: Mobilization with Movement: Integrating Manual Therapy with Pain Neuroscience with Jack Miller and Jim Millard
The Mulligan concept, or Mobilization with Movement (MWM) is an approach to manual therapy that combines active movement, pain neuroscience, patient autonomy, and hands-on mobilization. We have two very qualified guests to discuss this topic. Jack is the senior editor of the Canadian…
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Ep10: Interviewing Leaders in Physiotherapy (Part 2)
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the annual Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress in Quebec City last month in July. Episodes 09 and 10 showcase what our CPA, provincial branches, and CPA division leaders are working on. I also asked them about what they like about getting...
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Ep09: Interviewing Leaders in Physiotherapy (Part 1)
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the annual Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress in Quebec City last month in July. Episodes 09 and 10 showcase what our CPA, provincial branches, and CPA division leaders are working on. I also asked them about what they like about getting...
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Ep08: Interviewing Physiotherapists about Pain at the CPA Congress
I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the annual Canadian Physiotherapy Association Congress in Quebec City last month. This episode compiles 10 interviews I had during the congress, featuring physiotherapy students, researchers, new grads, and experienced physiotherapists, from all over...
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Ep07: Pain Story: Living with Chronic Pain with Elijah
This episode features the patients' perspective of pain. Elijah developed idiopathic lower extremity joint pain (i.e., hip, knee and ankle pain of an unknown cause) in 2018, during his final year at university. He has gone through very difficult times because of the pain. He is still living with...
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Ep06: Cognitive Functional Therapy for Low Back Pain with Dr. Mark Hancock
Mark is a professor of physiotherapy at Macquarie University in Sydney. He has over 20 years of clinical experience as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist working in a primary care setting. Mark now works primarily as a researcher, focusing on the diagnosis and management of back pain. He has...
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Ep05: Addressing pain through advanced practice physiotherapy with Rob Werstine
"Don’t wait until the opportunity has passed, prepare yourself to take to take advantage of the upcoming opportunities" — Rob Werstine Rob Werstine is an Advanced Practice Provider in the Rapid Access Clinic for Low Back Pain at the London Health Sciences Centre. Partnering with Jack Miller, he...
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Ep04: Applying Pain Science with Arthur Woznowski-Vu
Arthur Woznowski-Vu is a licensed physiotherapist, PhD candidate, and the Chair of the Pain Science Division. While he is finishing up his PhD studying central sensitization to physical activity, he is currently in the process of launching his own chronic pain rehab clinic. In this episode, we…
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Ep03: Chronic pain care with Dr. Lindsay Rite
Dr. Lindsay Rite is the director of Integrated Health at Change Pain Clinic in Vancouver. She is a chiropractor with advanced training in movement and exercise as a kinesiologist and clinical exercise physiologist. In this episode, we talked about the evolution of pain care, integrated and...
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Ep02: Low back pain with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 2)
Dr. Stuart McGill is world-renowned for his expertise in low back biomechanics and treating low back pain. He is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the Chief Scientific Officer at Backfitpro. In this episode, we covered his thoughts on degenerative disc disease,...
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Ep01: Low back pain with Dr. Stuart McGill (Part 1)
Dr. Stuart McGill is world-renowned for his expertise in low back biomechanics and treating low back pain. He is a distinguished professor emeritus at the University of Waterloo and the Chief Scientific Officer at Backfitpro. In this episode, we discussed the validity of non-specific low back…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Paincast is an effort of the Pain Science Division at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Paincast brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to facilitate knowledge translation, discussion, and critical thinking on topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The views expressed in each episode are of individual guests, do not constitute medical advice, and do not represent the views of the Pain Science Division or the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Follow us on Instagram @paincast.psd.While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence in the episodes, and the topic is researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/BQ4KymfsCuTSFGaX7. You may contact Tiffany Tiu at [email protected] if you have any other inquiries.
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