Hands On Hands Off: Manual Therapy & Orthopedic Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) Research - Bilterys Interview
Dr. Thomas Bilterys (e-mail, ResearchGate) of Ghent University (Belgium), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium), and Pain in Motion International Research Group (Belgium; Twitter) is interviewed by Leanna Blanchard regarding a publication from the Journal of Clinical Medicine titled, “The Association between Sleep and Chronic Spinal Pain: A Systematic Review from the Last Decade.” This episode contains information that will be interesting for people who want to explore the relationship between pain and sleep. Additionally, to find the resources mentioned during this interview please use the following links: Kelly et al 2011 (The association between chronic low back pain and sleep: A systematic review) and Nijs et al 2018 (Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Pain: Neurobiology, Assessment, and Treatment in Physical Therapist Practice). Dr. Bilterys also recommends this article: Van Looveren et al 2022 (Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and Chronic Spinal Pain Within Physical Therapy: A Practical Guide for the Implementation of an Integrated Approach).
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