We recently updated and adapted the PDDM to neck pain - just published this feasibility trial -> free open access! @chadcookpt @ThomasG_MK sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
🔍 Looking for clinically useful tools to identify people with spinal pain at risk of work disability?
📢 Our systematic review is out!
👉doi.org/10.1007/s10926-025-1…
💡 Prefer a quick visual summary?
Check the interactive infographic:
👉view.genially.com/66bf46166c…
I was recently invited to the Barbell & Bananas - Physio Podcast. Very pleasant and rich conversation with Fabian Moll on the Pain and Disability Drivers Management (PDDM) model podcasts.apple.com/de/podcas…
Nice review paper showing that clinicians tend to underestimate the presence of depression, anxiety, and psychological distress in adults with LBP. However, effective screening is possible using 1 or 2 item questionnaires. rdcu.be/d9jCa
Proud to share the 2025 Pain and Disability Drivers Management model, now updated and adapted for patients with neck pain onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…. Thanks to our collaborators @SimonDecary @chadcookpt @Florian_Naye &Pierre Langevin. Congrats to @ThomasG_MK for your 3rd PhD paper!
Excited to share our latest publication exploring how prognostic information can enhance physiotherapy practice for MSK populations! 🎉 - 50 free online copies here tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
Finally out! Prognostic factors of pain, disability, and poor outcomes in persons with neck pain – an umbrella review. Team work involving great minds @ThomasG_MK @chadcookpt @NathanHutting @SimonDecary @Florian_Naye Pierre Langevin journals.sagepub.com/eprint/…
These are the 3 articles which were added to DiTA in the 5 August 2024 update. @PEDro_database @longtinchris mailchi.mp/4d5feae41b7f/dita…
These are the 8 articles which were added to DiTA in the 1 July 2024 update. @PEDro_database @longtinchris mailchi.mp/334da4b4359a/dita…
LET’S MEET IN BASEL next week! Don’t miss my focused symposia session with @chadcookpt on July 5th at the #IFOMPT2024 Conference in Basel, Switzerland on 04-06 July 2024. See the full program: ifomptbasel2024.org/frontend…
#IFOMPTBasel2024 @IFOMPT @svomp_board
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Effectiveness of a classification-based approach to low back pain in primary care - a benchmarking controlled trial
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3864…
Getting closer to the integration of prognostic-related findings into practice-> Personalizing rehabilitation for individuals with MSK impairments: Feasibility of implementation of the MAPS tool tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.… Thanks to all collaborators 🙏@longtinchris @ThomasG_MK
Merci @chronicpainCOE pour l'invitation à ce podcast! 🙏
These are the 7 articles that were added to DiTA in the March 4th 2024 update: mailchi.mp/1a21bbd51d8f/dita… @PEDro_database
These are the 11 articles which were added to DiTA in the 5 February 2024 update: mailchi.mp/576387413488/dita…
Interested in classification systems for neck pain - see our open acces & hot off the press: Understanding the content of classification systems to enhance PT management of neck pain. Great work by @ThomasG_MK @Florian_Naye @SimonDecary @chadcookpt onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
Thanks 🙏 to @Physiotutors for the invitation to talk about the PDDM and its relevance in the PT management of persons with low back pain
New episode of the Physiotutors Podcast:
Pain and Disability Drivers Management (PDDM) Model with Yannick Tousignant-Laflamme @YTL_PT
In this Physiotutors podcast episode, Canadian researcher Yannick Tousignant-Laflamme introduces the Pain and Disability Drivers Management Model, a groundbreaking approach to understanding and managing chronic musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back pain.
This model identifies five key domains across three dimensions, going beyond biomechanics to reveal the root causes of pain and disability. It underscores the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication among healthcare professionals.
By integrating classification systems and prognostic tools, this model optimizes its effectiveness. Classification systems pinpoint patient subgroups, while prognostic tools screen for psychological factors affecting pain outcomes. Clinicians are encouraged to utilize these tools for screening, delving deeper for medium or high-risk patients. The incorporation of questionnaires and patient-reported outcome measures informs evidence-based decision-making.
The ultimate aim? Personalized, evidence-based care for musculoskeletal conditions, addressing both physical and psychosocial factors.
Curious to learn more about this innovative approach? Tune in to the full episode for a comprehensive exploration.
youtu.be/FVIPdWmjKjc
Influence of Active, Passive, and Manual Therapy Interventions for Low Back Pain on Opioid Prescription and Health Care Utilization academic.oup.com/ptj/article…
Nice overview of the PDDM by @Physiotutors ! Understanding the Pain and Disability Drivers Management Model for Rehabilitation physiotutors.com/understandi…
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Today marks the end of my internship at the @msk_health. Learning from rockstar researchers was an incredible experience. Beyond research, forging relationships has been so enriching.
Thanks to everyone at the Institute for an unforgettable experience! Excited for what's next!

















