STOPS.physio podcast

Hear Prof Andrew Hahne talk in detail about the research methods and results from the STOPS.physio approach to individualised physiotherapy for low back pain; including 3 new major clinical trials

What does it take to turn evidence into individualised care for people with low back pain?

In the first STOPS.physio podcast, Professor Andrew Hahne speaks with Associate Professor Jon Ford about the clinical questions, research and lessons that shaped the development of the STOPS approach.

Jon reflects on how his thinking evolved, why biological and psychosocial factors both matter, and how assessment can help identify each patient’s barriers to recovery. They also explore the challenges of testing treatment in clinical trials—and helping physiotherapists put it into practice through clearer expectations, mentoring and ongoing learning.

In this episode:
• Assessing patients without starting from a fixed explanation
• Using classification as a starting point for individualised care
• Understanding the reasoning behind apparently simple rehabilitation
• Delivering treatment as intended in research and clinical practice
• Developing practitioners’ skills through structured mentoring

A conversation for physiotherapists interested in low back pain, clinical reasoning and the practical application of evidence.

Explore the research and resources at https://STOPS.physio

STOPS.physio — Better outcomes for low back pain