PT Pro Talk

💭 " We have pretty good evidence for groin pain prevention using the Copenhagen adduction exercise in pre-season and during the season." - Dr. Andrea MoslerOur guest, Andrea Mosler, is a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University and is currently working on injury prevention in football, hip/groin pain, and women in sport research projects. Her PhD, completed in 2018, investigated the risk factors for hip and groin pain in professional football players and was conducted while working at Aspetar, Qatar. Andrea previously worked for 18 years at the Australian Institute of Sport as a Senior Sports Physiotherapist and has been an Australian team physiotherapist at many sporting events including the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics Games and the 1998 Commonwealth Games. She is Deputy Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, Associate Editor of the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport and continues to practice clinically in conjunction with her research work.📚You will learn about: ▪️ How groin pain is classified and how common it is among athletes▪️ Key causes of groin pain, how to assess them, and differential diagnoses▪️ Practical insights on imaging, evidence-based treatment, and rehab strategies for athletes, and more🔎Andrea's resources of information:Hip assessment by Andreas Serner and Andrea Mosler at Aspetar YouTube Video Barcelona Tendon GuideBarcelona Muscle Injury GuidePhysio NetworkLearn Physio Groin Pain MasterclassPodcasts📲 Andrea’s contact information:·    ResearchGate Profile·    Google Scholar Citations·    La Trobe University Publications·     Linkedin: Andrea Mosler  ·     X: @AndreaBMosler🎥Link to interview on Youtube PS: To join the HEP interest list, click here. 👉 Share Your Feedback🎙Join our email list to receive podcast updates📸Instagram 📱Facebook💻LinkedIn🐦Twitter📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like NeckCare and SaraHealth.

💭” Toes in extension is the position to train the foot in because it's functional - that's where we produce force.’’ - Liz BayleyOur guest Liz Bayley MSc, MCSP, HCPC, is a specialist dance physio with ‘Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance’ in London and was the head physio on Disney’s ‘The Lion King’, from 2021-2024 in London’s West End. Outside of dance, she has worked with Middlesbrough Football club, players from the UAE Pro League, and the National Basketball Association in the USA. Liz teaches international courses on the foot and ankle, and dance specific physiotherapy. In January 2025, she was a speaker at Sports Kongres in Copenhagen, talking about hypermobility and injury prevention in dancers. She wrote the section on ‘Posterior Ankle Impingement’ for the new edition of ‘Clinical Sports Medicine’, which will be released in 2026. Liz works with professional dancers in London, in shows such as ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake’, and ‘Back to the Future’. She manages injuries in dancers around the world via telehealth, including European Ballet companies and world champion Irish Dancers, returning them to competition level. 📚You will learn about:Common foot and ankle injuries by region Key tips for subjective and objective assessmentTreatment strategiesRehab mistakes to avoid, dancer-specific insights, and more🔎 Liz Bayley’s resources of information: Social media, podcastsIADMS Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, The BMJ, and JOSPTReliability testing of foot and ankle strength specific to Ballet using the ForceFrame and DynaMo by I. Thotawatta, A. Azevedo, S. Mayes, S. Bryce, E. Rio📲 Liz Bayley’s contact information: Website: https://lizbayleyphysio.com/ 🐦X: @lizbayleyphysio💻LinkedIn: Liz Bayley📸Instagram: liz_bayley_physio✉️Lizbayleyphysio@gmail.com PS: To join the HEP interest list, please click here.🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: ⁠⁠ NeckCare⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

💭”The NeckCare system is a medical device that streams head movement data and is intended to evaluate the functional performance of the cervical spine. ’’ - Dr. Jóna ÓlafsdóttirOur guest Dr. Jóna Marín Ólafsdóttir, Ph.D, is Chief Research Officer at NeckCare, a medical technology company developing innovative solutions for the clinical assessment and rehabilitation of cervical spine disorders. At the intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and healthcare, her team is driving advancements in data-driven rehabilitation approaches that empower clinicians to make faster, smarter decisions and deliver more personalized care.With a Ph.D. in biomechanics and degrees in mechanical engineering and mechatronics, Jóna’s expertise spans human movement analysis, modeling and simulation of neuromuscular responses, wearable sensors for clinical applications, and digital health innovation. At NeckCare, she is on a mission to advance the adoption of technology and quantitative methods in neck rehabilitation, helping clinicians and patients achieve better neck health outcomes.📚You will learn about:How NeckCare is revolutionizing neck assessment through real-time data and sensor technology, measuring ROM, joint position error, and sensorimotor control.How clinicians apply these insights in treatment and research.How NeckCare helps clinicians overcome tech challenges and boost patient motivation, and much more.🔎 Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir’s resources of information: Dr. Julia Treleaven’s workProfessor Gwendolen Jull’s researchProfessor Deborah Falla BPhty(Hons), PhDManagement of Neck Pain Disorders: a research informed approach - by Gwendolen Jull, Deborah Falla, Julia Treleaven, Shaun O'LearyDr. John J. Leddy - University of BuffaloKelly Cheever Julie Hides📲 Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir’s contact information: Website: https://neckcare.com/ 🐦X: @Neckcare💻LinkedIn: NeckCare📱Facebook: NeckCare📸Instagram: neckcare_officialPS: To join the HEP interest list, please click here.🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: ⁠ NeckCare⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠

💭” Sciatica is a very good example of a subgroup of people with chronic back pain for which there isn’t any - or at least not reliable - evidence to guide a clinical decision regarding pain medicine.’’ - Dr. Giovanni FerreiraOur guest Dr. Giovanni Ferreira BAppSc (Phty), PhD, is a Senior research fellow at The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District and The University of Sydney. Giovanni’s research investigates the effectiveness of innovative pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and new models of care to improve outcomes for people with musculoskeletal pain. In 2022, NewsCorp Australia recognised Dr Ferreira as one of Australia’s top 20 medical researchers under 40. Dr Ferreira holds leadership positions in the Australia & New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC), the Australia & New Zealand Low Back Pain Research Network (ANZBAC) as Co-Chair of the ECR committee and leader of the stratified (personalised) medicine theme, and Sydney Health Partner’s Musculoskeletal Clinical Academic Group. 📚You will learn about:The effectiveness and recommended use of pain medications for chronic low back pain. Research gaps and challenges in treating sciatica with medications. The potential of precision medicine and biomarkers to improve treatment. Current research and future directions in personalized pain management.  🔎 Dr. Giovanni Ferreira’s resources of information: WHO guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in primary and community care settingsLow back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and managementhttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59/chapter/Recommendations-for-research📲 Dr. Giovanni Ferreira’s contact information: Email: giovanni.ferreira@sydney.edu.au 🐦X: @giovanni_ef💻LinkedIn: Giovanni FerreiraEmail: giovanni.ferreira@sydney.edu.auPS: To join the HEP interest list, please click here.🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠🐦Twitter⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:  NeckCare and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

💭”I became one of the founding partners in a private equity group, and we grew to 100 clinics in 15 states.’’ - Amit GaglaniOur guest Amit Gaglani PT, OCS, is a physical therapist turned healthcare entrepreneur and business coach. After scaling his own practice to 100 locations across 15 states and achieving a successful private equity exit, he now helps other healthcare practice owners grow, optimize operations, and build high-value businesses. As founder of AG Management Consulting, Amit brings real-world experience and strategic insight to help clinicians become confident CEOs.📚You will learn about:His business journey Key business metrics PT owners should track Marketing tips for small clinics to stand out Building systems and structure to support growth, and more 🔎 Dr Amit Gaglani’s resources of information: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon LechterE-Myth by Michael E. Gerber📲 Dr Amit Gaglani’s contact information: Email: amit.gaglani@agmgmtinc.comWebsite: www.agmgmtinc.com🐦X: @agmgmtinc📱Facebook: AG Management Consultancy Inc. 💻LinkedIn: Amit Gaglani PT, OCS 📸Instagram: @aag_110 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠🐦Twitter⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Urban Poling, NeckCare and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

💭” This year, primary care physical therapy is hopefully getting approved as a new specialty area. We really have evolved as a profession.’’ - Dr Seth PetersonOur guest Dr Seth Peterson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT). He is the owner of The Motive Physical Therapy Specialists in Tucson, Arizona, and an associate editor for JOSPT Cases and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Practice. Dr. Peterson has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters. He is an Associate Editor for both The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Cases and Orthopedic Physical Therapy Practice, and has over 30 peer-reviewed publications. He has received the Emerging Leader Award from both AAOMPT and APTA, and the Innovative Practice Award from the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. He is one of less than 1% of physical therapists to have completed both residency and fellowship training, where he has had the opportunity to train under national experts in the field of orthopedic physical therapy and spine management. Dr. Peterson maintains a faculty position at A.T. Still University, where he mentors residents and fellows. He is also the co-owner of The Movement Brainery, a continuing education company.📚You will learn about:How PTs are stepping into primary care roles in the U.S.What makes a Primary Care PT different from traditional outpatient PTs How patients access PCPTs Billing, collaboration, and how PCPTs fit into care teams, and more🔎 Dr Seth Peterson’s resources of information: Referral Decision-Making and Care Continuity in Physical Therapist Practice by Seth Peterson and John HeickPhysical Therapists in Primary Care in the United States: An Overview of Current Practice Models and Implementation StrategiesAPTA - Primary Care📲 Dr Seth Peterson’s course information:The Movement Braineryhttps://themovementbrainery.thinkific.com/collectionsMedbridge📲 Dr Seth Peterson’s contact information: 🐦X: @DrSethPT📱Facebook: The Movement Brainery💻LinkedIn: Seth Peterson📸Instagram: @themovementbrainery🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠🐦Twitter⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Urban Poling, NeckCare and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

💭” We took away a little bit of that nerve inflammation, and it gave us space to move again. If it’s inflamed, it’s swollen—you can’t move.’’ - Hans van HelvoirtOur guest, Hans van Helvoirt, BSc, MA, Dip. MDT, is a physical therapist who earned his manual therapy certification in the Maitland Concept in 1990 and completed the McKenzie Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in 1992 in Wellington, New Zealand. He has taught MDT internationally and presented at global conferences since 1993, focusing on its role in the biopsychosocial model and in anesthesiology. Hans works as a consultant at Rugpoli Brabant in Tilburg, the Netherlands, a center for manual medicine and pain management. He collaborates with VU University Amsterdam on MDT-anesthesiology research and serves on the Faculty Council and Public Health Committee of the McKenzie Institute International. In 2017, he received the Institute’s “Bronze Lady” Extension Award for his research.📚You will learn about:How epidural steroid injections affect MDT classificationThe potential of combining MDT with epidural steroid injections to prevent surgeryKey findings from a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this combined approachWhen and which patients' we should refer for epidural injections and more🔎 Hans van Helvoirt’s resources of information: Rapid non-surgical recovery of chronic sciatica and neurological deficit: A case report by Hans van Helvoirt, Charles N Aprill, Ronald DonelsonTransforaminal epidural steroid injections followed by mechanical diagnosis and therapy to prevent surgery for lumbar disc herniation by Hans van Helvoirt et al.Masterclass MDT management of radicular syndromeReliability of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in the examination of spinal pain, including the OTHER classifications Reliability of the McKenzie Method in spinal painEffectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and treatment combined with transforaminal epidural steroid injections for patients on a waiting list for surgery for a chronic lumbar herniated disc: a randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation📲 Hans van Helvoirt’s  contact information: 💻LinkedIn: Hans van Helvoirt, M.A., dip MDT/MT🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeckCare ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

💭” Up to 40–50% of ACL reconstructions have suboptimal tunnel positioning.’’ - Simon RafteryOur guest, Simon Raftery, BSc, BAppSc (Physio), MHS (Sports Physio), APA, is a physiotherapist with 30 years of experience, specializing in lower limb rehabilitation and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries. He completed his degree at the University of Sydney in 1994 and has been the Consultant Physiotherapist for Netball Singapore for the past ten years.Previously, he spent over 14 years working with professional and amateur sports teams in Australia. In 2005, he was awarded the title of APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist, recognizing his advanced expertise in sports physiotherapy.Simon continues to collaborate with leading Sports Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Sports Physicians in Australia and regularly lectures in Singapore to physiotherapists, doctors, coaches, and trainers.📚You will learn about:Reasons why ACL reconstructions fail Importance of tunnel placement, graft choice, and fixation How to manage failed ACL surgeries and revision surgery process Challenges in meniscus repairs and common tear types and more🔎 Simon Raftery’s resources of information: Follow MentorsAustralia: The Bay Group: https://www.thebayorthoandfracture.com.au/ | https://www.facebook.com/thebayorthoandfractureJill Cook, Dr. John O’Donnell, Jenny McConnell📲 Simon Raftery’s contact information: 📱 Facebook: Orthomed Physio Singapore📸 Instagram: @orthomed_physio📩Email: simon.raftery@hotmail.com🎥Youtube: @infoorthomedphysio9054🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠NeckCare ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

💭” People gain better strength, range of motion, and mobility, along with decreased pain, as we improve some of these sensory deficits using the GMI approach.’’ - Dr. Kory ZimneyOur guest Dr. Kory Zimney, PT, DPT, PhD is an associate professor at the University of South Dakota, School of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Department and director of the PhD in Health Science program. He received his Master of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1994. He completed his post-professional Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in 2010 and graduated with a PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2020. Dr. Zimney is part of the Center for Brain and Behavioral Research at the University of South Dakota and the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group conducting research specifically in the areas of pain science and therapeutic alliance. Dr. Zimney has over 40 peer reviewed publications in the area of pain science, tactile acuity, and therapeutic alliance. He has presented at regional, national, and international research and professional association conferences.📚You will learn about:What GMI is and how it helps treat chronic pain Which patients benefit most from GMI — including those with chronic low back pain Key sensory and motor assessments to identify who may need GMIHow GMI is structured: Left/Right Discrimination, Motor Imagery, and Mirror Therapy, and more🔎 Dr. Kory Zimney’s resources of information: Evidence in Motion Course GMINOI group GMI course📲 Dr. Kory Zimney’s contact information: 🐦 X: @ZimneyKJ💻LinkedIn: Kory Zimney, PT, DPT, Ph.D.Email: kory.zimney@usd.eduUniversity website🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ mariana@ptprotalk.comPT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠NeckCare ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this discussion, Prof. Jan Hartvigsen, a leading expert in musculoskeletal health, shares insights from his pivotal role in developing WHO guidelines for chronic low back pain. He highlights a shift towards behavioral and self-management strategies, moving away from medication. The conversation addresses real-world challenges in healthcare systems and the essential role of clinicians in empowering patients. Jan also discusses the integration of psychological interventions and emphasizes the need for personalized, evidence-based care in managing chronic pain.