Alex Bengtsson, winner of the Emerging Leader Award, joins us to break down the neurophysiology of pain and the role of manual therapy in modern practice. In this insightful interview, Alex discusses:
How our nervous system blocks or amplifies pain signals.
The intersection of graded mobilization techniques and neuroscience.
His journey from clinical practice to research at Northwestern University.
Alex also addresses common misconceptions about manual therapy, its role in dependency, and how fellowship programs are adapting to include cutting-edge neurophysiological findings.
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