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Paincast

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

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Ep43: Chronic Pain in Canadian Indigenous...

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2025/11/01

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 Professor, Tenure Stream, and Indigenous Engagement Lead in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. He is a queer, Two Spirit, Saulteaux and Ukrainian pharmacist from Yellow

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Ep42: Pain is More Than What the Knee Looks Like:...

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2025/08/30

In this episode, we talked aboutThe 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 Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University in Canada with training as a clinical epidemiologist and a physical therapist. Her research program is broadly focussed on understanding the mechanisms

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Ep41: Assessing and Treating Neuropathic Pain (Part...

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2025/07/28

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 Incorporating contextual effects of treatment and orienting patients to positive recovery expectations Dr. Tara Packham is an occupational therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience in hand and upper limb

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Ep40: World Physiotherapy Congress Special: Asking...

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2025/07/01

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 - Canada (00:43:31) Rosi & Leila - Indonesia (00:45:07) Nirit - Israel (00:52:56) Mike Landry - World Physiotherapy President Episodes 8 and Episode 25 are also interviews with clinicians about pain. They

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Ep39: Assessing and Treating Neuropathic Pain (Part...

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2025/05/27

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 limb rehabilitation, and an assistant professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences (SRS) at McMaster University. Tara’s program of research focuses on assessing and addressing persistent pain, and

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Ep38: Musings from over 40 years of practice: Bas...

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2025/05/11

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 extensive post-graduate experience in manual, exercise and movement focused therapies, sports physiotherapy and pain related education. He was a Mentor for post-graduate physiotherapists for the Pain

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Ep37: What Does It Take to Provide Excellent Chronic...

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2025/04/30

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 obtained her medical degree from the Medical School of Kapodistriakon University of Athens Greece Summa Cum Laude; became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada with specialization in

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Ep36: Musings from over 40 years of practice: Bas...

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2025/03/21

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 art of connecting with patients over the years and help them understand pain science Why is it of paramount importance that we help patient understand their pain Graduated in 1983, Bas has extensive

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Ep35: Holistic Approach to Cancer-Related Pain with...

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2025/01/20

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 evidence of cancer rehab and the unique biopsychosocial realities of individuals when providing care Jenna Smith-Turchyn, PT, PhD, is a physiotherapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation

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Ep34: Tackling the Pain Crisis in Canada: What Can...

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2024/12/06

In this episode, we talked aboutThe 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 Physiotherapy Association Krissy Bell was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in March 2023. Since joining the association in 2019, she has been an essential member of the

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Ep33: The Common Sense in Physiotherapy That’s Not So...

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2024/11/18

In this episode, we talked aboutUsing 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 trauma-assumed care Professor Walton is a clinical researcher who focuses on the intersection between trauma, pain, physical and mental health. He uses both quantitative and qualitative approaches to explore these

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Ep32: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 2): ...

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2024/11/08

In this episode, we talked aboutWhat 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 Expertise and research focus: Qualitative research Mixed methods research Musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports rehabilitation Digital health implementation Models of care in rehabilitation Current Focus:

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Ep31: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 1):...

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2024/10/19

In this episode, we talked aboutDifferent 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 | Physical Therapist | Post-doctoral Fellow Expertise and research focus: Qualitative research Mixed methods research Musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports rehabilitation Digital health implementation Models of

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Ep30: Music for Pain with Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés

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2024/10/06

In this episode, we talked aboutWhat 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 populations Important future developments of Music Therapy Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés PhD, RP, MTA, MT-BC Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés is an Associate Professor, Faculty of Music, University of Toronto;

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Ep29: It Doesn't Have to Hurt; Better Paediatric Pain...

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2024/08/18

In this episode, we talked aboutThe 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 Chambers, PhD RPsych FRSC FCAHS is an international leader in children’s pain research and a national voice for children’s health. Named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, she creates connections and

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Ep28: Fireside Chat with the World Physiotherapy...

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2024/08/11

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 (Bergen, Norway). He was the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Associate Dean for Global Health in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond,

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Ep27: Fireside Chat with the World Physiotherapy...

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2024/08/03

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 University of Applied Sciences (Bergen, Norway). He was the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Associate Dean for Global Health in the College of Health Professions at Virginia Commonwealth

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Ep26: What You Need to Know About Preventing Knee...

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2024/07/19

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 the University of British Columbia (UBC), Senior Research Scientist at Arthritis Research Canada, and recognized as a Clinical Specialist in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy by the Canadian Physiotherapy

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Ep25: Interviewing Physiotherapists about Pain at the...

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2024/06/03

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 discussion of pain and physiotherapy. Last year, I asked about their views on and approaches to pain. This year, I asked them about their feelings about treating pain, what they wish to learn more about, and a

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Ep24: Utilizing Virtual Reality to Transform Pain...

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2024/03/02

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 phantom limb pain, and VR for research. We also highlight the current literature related to these applications. Note that this episode is a limited demonstration of how VR can be used in different aspects of

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