The 14th Congress of the European Pain Federation EFIC, taking place in Lyon, France, from 24–26 April 2025, is a must-attend event for physiotherapists looking to deepen their expertise in pain management. At #EFIC2025, leading experts will present the latest research on nociplastic pain, musculoskeletal pain care, and lifestyle-based interventions for chronic pain. Sessions will explore best practices for managing acute low back pain, the role of physical activity in multimorbidity, and innovative strategies for enhancing self-management in chronic pain patients. Engage in critical debates on work-related ergonomics, digital interventions, and the evolving role of physiotherapy in migraine treatment. Discover cutting-edge approaches that bridge the gap between research and rehabilitation—register today!
These sessions are of special interest to physiotherapists at #EFIC2025:
| Type | Name | Speaker |
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| Plenary Sessions | ||
| Plenary Debate: Nociplastic Pain |
Chair: Mira Meeus, Belgium Chair: Fernando Cervero, Canada Winfried Häuser, Germany Eva Kosek, Sweden Fusao Kato (Tokyo, Japan) |
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| Evidence-Based Analysis of Healthy Lifestyle Interventions in Chronic Pain |
Chair: Ozden Gokdemir, Turkey Amanda C. de C. Williams, United Kingdom |
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| Refresher Course | ||
| Clinical Masterclass: Multidisciplinary approaches to strengthen self management for patients with chronic pain |
Nadja Nestler, Austria Marlies den Hollander, Netherlands Kerstin Luedtke, Italy |
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| Clinical Masterclass: Best Practices for the Management of Acute Low Back Pain |
Morten Hoegh, Denmark Annina Schmid, United Kingdom Serge Perrot, France |
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| Clinical Masterclass: Physical Activity and Multimorbidity – How to Bridge the Intention Behavior Gap |
Chair: Harriet Wittink, Netherlands Annick De Paepe, Netherlands James Timmons, Ireland An De Groef, Belgium |
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| Topical Workshops | ||
| Debate: Work-related Safety and Ergonomic Guidelines – A Barrier or Facilitator for Musculoskeletal Pain Care |
Michiel Reneman, Netherlands Morten Hoegh, Denmark Mary O’Keeffe, Ireland |
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| Motor Behaviour and Pain in Real-Life Settings: Current Clinical and Research Advances |
Diego Vitali, United Kingdom Guillaume Christe, Switzerland Mira Meeus, Belgium |
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| Improving Work Outcomes in Chronic Pain: Insights on Pain-Work Relationship and the Effects of Work-Focused Interventions |
Joanna McParland, United Kingdom Nathan Hutting, Netherlands |
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| Debate: Can Digital Interventions Benefit People Living with Chronic Pain? |
Jules Phalip, France Sara Laureen Bartels, Netherlands Poster Presenter: Tania Gardner, Australia |
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| Debate: Migraine – are specific physiotherapy exercises needed or not? |
Matteo Castaldo, Italy Kerstin Luedtke, Italy Henrik Schytz, Denmark |
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| Non-Invasive Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain Management | Christophe C. Perruchoud, Switzerland | |
| Rethinking Pain and Obesity – Transforming Treatment Beyond “Eat Less Move More” |
Huan-Ji Dong, Sweden Anneleen Malfliet, Belgium Oral Abstract Presenter: Ian-Ju Liang, United Kingdom |
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| Integrating Technology-Based Therapies for Chronic Pain |
Ben Seymour, United Kingdom Sophie Clarke, United Kingdom |
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| Post-Trauma-Related Amputation Pain: The Challenges of Researching and Treating the Bio-Psycho-Social Features of its Pain | Tamar Makin, United Kingdom |
