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Pain mechanisms, Central sensitisation, Neuroplasticity, Chronic Pain, Sedentary behaviour, Neuromodulation, Pain education, Pain curriculum
New Zealand

Biography

My research aims to provide an interdisciplinary understanding of mechanisms driving pain experience and test interventions targeting mechanistic factors to improve clinical outcomes in people with acute and chronic neuro-musculoskeletal pain.

I lead Otago Pain Mechanisms and Neuromodulation (OPaMeN) research group.

I direct Pain@Otago Research Theme (University of Otago) and am a member of various national and international professional organisations such as the International Association for Study of Pain (IASP), and the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS).

Activities

Employment (13)

University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

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University of Otago

University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2024-02-01 to present | Associate Professor (School of Physiotherapy)
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University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2017-02-01 to 2024-01-31 | Senior Lecturer (School of Physiotherapy)
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Manipal Academy of Higher Education: Manipal, IN

2022-06-01 to 2023-01-28 | Associate Professor (Physiotherapy)
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University of Otago: Dunedin, Otago, NZ

2013-02-04 to 2017-01-31 | Lecturer (Centre for Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy)
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University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2012-10-01 to 2012-12-31 | Professional Practice Fellow (School of Physiotherapy)
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University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2009-05-01 to 2012-05-31 | Lab Demonstrator (Department of Anatomy)
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University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2011-03-01 to 2011-12-24 | Research Assistant (School of Physiotherapy)
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University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2011-03-01 to 2011-12-24 | Research Assistant (Part-time) (School of Psychology)
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Manipal University: Manipal, Karnataka, IN

2006-10-01 to 2008-06-26 | Assistant Professor (Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy)
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Manipal University: Manipal, Karnataka, IN

2003-10-01 to 2006-09-30 | Lecturer
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Manipal University: Manipal, Karnataka, IN

2001-10-01 to 2003-07-30 | Postgraduate cum Tutor
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Christian Medical College Vellore: Vellore, Tamil Nadu, IN

2000-10-01 to 2001-09-31 | Senior Physiotherapy Intern (Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
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Education and qualifications (1)

University of Otago: Dunedin, NZ

2008-07-14 to 2012-06-31 | PhD
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Works (50 of 65)

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Activity-related pain and sensitization predict within- and between-person pain experience in people with knee osteoarthritis: An ecological momentary assessment study

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Open
2024-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Mark Overton; Nicola Swain; Carrie Falling; David Gwynne-Jones; Roger Fillingim; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Sensitivity to movement‐evoked pain, central sensitivity symptoms, and pro‐nociceptive profiles in people with chronic shoulder pain: A parallel‐group cross‐sectional investigation

Pain Practice
2023-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Rani Othman; Nicola Swain; Steve Tumilty; Prasath Jayakaran; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Infraslow Neurofeedback Training Alters Effective Connectivity in Individuals with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Secondary Analysis of a Pilot Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study

Brain Sciences
2022-11-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Divya Bharatkumar Adhia; Ramakrishnan Mani; Paul R. Turner; Sven Vanneste; Dirk De Ridder
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The experiences of Indian people living in New Zealand with stroke

Disability and Rehabilitation
2022-07-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Pritpal Singh; Prasath Jayakaran; Ramakrishnan Mani; Leigh Hale
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Pro-nociceptive pain modulation profile in patients with acute and chronic shoulder pain: a hypothesis-generating topical review

Physical Therapy Reviews
2021-11-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Rani Othman; Nicola Swain; Steve Tumilty; Prasath Jayakaran; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain experiences in marginalized populations: a mixed methods study protocol to understand the influence of geopolitical, historical, and societal factors

Physical Therapy Reviews
2020-07-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Alicia J. Emerson; Tess Hegedus; Ramakrishnan Mani; G. David Baxter
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Chronic musculoskeletal pain. Discordant management conversations: the influencing factor of polarized politics

Physical Therapy Reviews
2020-01-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Alicia J. Emerson; Tess Hegedus; Ramakrishnan Mani; G. David Baxter
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Musculoskeletal Pain in Individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Reflects Three Distinct Profiles

Clinical Journal of Pain
2019 | Journal article
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Contributors: Falling, C.; Stebbings, S.; Baxter, G.D.; Gearry, R.B.; Mani, R.
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Protocol for a randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the diabetes community exercise and education programme (DCEP) for long-term management of diabetes

BMJ Open
2019 | Journal article
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Contributors: Hale, L.; Stokes, T.; Scarth, B.; Mani, R.; Sullivan, T.; Doolan-Noble, F.; Jayakaran, P.; Gray, A.R.; Mann, J.; Higgs, C.
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Relationships between Psychological, Social, Physical Activity and Sleep Measures and Somatosensory Function in Individuals with Spinal Pain

The Clinical Journal of Pain
2019-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0749-8047
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Predictive relationship between psychological, social, physical activity, and sleep measures and somatosensory function in individuals with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Physical Therapy Reviews
2019-11-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Rani Othman; Prasath Jayakaran; Steve Tumilty; Nicola Swain; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Sedentary behaviour facilitates conditioned pain modulation in middle-aged and older adults with persistent musculoskeletal pain

PAIN Reports
2019-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2471-2531
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Six things you need to know about pain

New Zealand Medical Journal
2018 | Journal article
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Contributors: Swain, N.; Parr-Brownlie, L.C.; Thompson, B.L.; Darlow, B.; Mani, R.; Baxter, D.
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Test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with peripheral joint pain: A systematic review of psychometric properties

Pain Practice
2018 | Journal article
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Ageing well with chronic musculoskeletal pain: protocol for a systematic review of non-pharmacological interventions aimed at reducing pain in an ageing population

Physical Therapy Reviews
2018-11-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Poonam Mehta; Mandeep Kaur; Catherine M. Smith; Ramakrishnan Mani; G. David Baxter
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Chronic diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain: psychometric properties of pain and physical function outcome measures

Physical Therapy Reviews
2018-11-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Poonam Mehta; Leica Sarah Claydon; Ramakrishnan Mani; Paul Hendrick; Chad Cook; G. David Baxter
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Test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with neck pain: a systematic review of psychometric properties

Physical Therapy Reviews
2018-11-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdullah Alqarni; Donald Manlapaz; David Baxter; Steve Tumilty; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Profile of musculoskeletal pain in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a study protocol for assessing the multidimensional experience of self-reported pain

Physical Therapy Reviews
2018-05-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Carrie Falling; Simon Stebbings; G. David Baxter; Richard B. Gearry; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Risk factors for the development of low back pain: an overview of systematic reviews of longitudinal studies

Physical Therapy Reviews
2018-05-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Ilanchezhiyan Krishnamurthy; Rani Othman; George David Baxter; Ramakrishnan Mani
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Test procedures to assess somatosensory abnormalities in individuals with back pain: a systematic review of psychometric properties

Physical Therapy Reviews
2018-05-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdullah Mohammad Alqarni; Donald Manlapaz; David Baxter; Steve Tumilty; Ramakrishnan Mani
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A biopsychosocial understanding of lower back pain: Content analysis of online information

European Journal of Pain
2017 | Journal article
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A biopsychosocial understanding of lower back pain: Content analysis of online information

2017 | Conference paper
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Central pain mechanisms in individuals with musculoskeletal pain: Implications for clinical practice [MU alumni Lecture]

2017 | Conference paper
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Changes in biochemical markers following spinal manipulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Musculoskeletal Science & Practice
2017 | Journal article
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Conditional pain modulation, central sensitivity syndromes and psychological characteristics in individuals with chronic multi-site musculoskeletal pain: A pilot investigation

2017 | Conference paper
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Effectiveness of spinal manipulation in eliciting changes in biochemical markers: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2017 | Conference paper
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Health outcomes of the Dunedin Community Exercise Programme for people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes: A single-group study

European Journal of Physiotherapy
2017 | Conference paper
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Influence of demographic and anthropometric factors on tactile acuity of various body regions: A systematic narrative review

Journal of Pain
2017 | Conference paper
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Integrating research on central pain mechanisms into clinical practice

2017 | Conference paper
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Neuro-endocrine response following a thoracic spinal manipulation in healthy men

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy
2017 | Journal article
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Non-pharmacological management of phantom limb pain in lower limb amputation: A systematic review

Physical Therapy Reviews
2017 | Journal article
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Physiotherapists’ treatment techniques in New Zealand for management of acute nonspecific low back pain and its relationships with treatment outcomes: A pilot study

Physical Therapy Reviews
2017 | Journal article
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Reliability of surface electromyography activity of gluteal and hamstring muscles during sub-maximal and maximal voluntary isometric contractions

Musculoskeletal Science & Practice
2017 | Journal article
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Reply to letter to the Editor ‘Changes in biochemical markers following spinal manipulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis’

Musculoskeletal Science & Practice
2017 | Journal article
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Tactile acuity, implicit motor imagery and motor control/performance in musculoskeletal pain: Are they related?

2017 | Conference paper
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The Influence of age, sex and body mass index on the effectiveness of brisk walking for obesity management in adults. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Physical Activity & Health
2017 | Journal article
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Ageing and obesity indices influences the tactile acuity of the low back regions: A cross-sectional study

Manual Therapy
2016 | Journal article
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Can hip abduction and external rotation discriminate sacroiliac joint pain?

Manual Therapy
2016 | Journal article
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Does acupuncture alter pain-related functional connectivity of the central nervous system? A systematic review

Journal of Acupuncture & Meridian Studies
2016 | Journal article
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Does repeated palpation-digitization of pelvic landmarks for measurement of innominate motion introduce a systematic variation? A psychometric investigation

Manual Therapy
2016 | Journal article
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Imparting the IASP pain curriculum to physiotherapists and physiotherapy post graduates through distance mode: A study of impact on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about pain

2016 | Conference paper
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Innominate segment deformation during passive hip abduction and external rotation

Manual Therapy
2016 | Journal article
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Photobiomodulation and eccentric exercise for Achilles tendinopathy: A randomized controlled trial

Lasers in Medical Science
2016 | Journal article
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Psychosocial correlates of physical activity levels in individuals at risk of developing diabetes mellitus: A feasibility study

New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy
2016 | Journal article
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Regional asymmetry, obesity and gender determines tactile acuity of the knee regions: A cross-sectional study

Manual Therapy
2016 | Journal article
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Short term effectiveness of neural sliders and neural tensioners as an adjunct to static stretching of hamstrings on knee extension angle in healthy individuals: A randomized controlled trial

Physical Therapy in Sport
2016 | Journal article
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Tactile acuity, body schema integrity and physical performance of the shoulder: A cross-sectional study

Manual Therapy
2016 | Journal article
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The effects of manual therapy or exercise therapy or both in people with hip osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinical Rehabilitation
2016 | Journal article
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Control of posture during tasks representing common work-related postures: A reliability study

Ergonomics
2015 | Journal article
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Determining the level of evidence for the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in upper limb pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Manual Therapy
2015 | Journal article
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Peer review (112 reviews for 25 publications/grants)

Review activity for BMC health services research (1)
Review activity for BMC musculoskeletal disorders (20)
Review activity for BMC public health (2)
Review activity for BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation. (2)
Review activity for BMJ open. (7)
Review activity for Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. (1)
Review activity for Disability and rehabilitation (1)
Review activity for Ergonomics. (1)
Review activity for European journal of pain. (2)
Review activity for Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine (2)
Review activity for International journal of industrial ergonomics. (2)
Review activity for Journal of pain. (6)
Review activity for Journal of primary health care. (1)
Review activity for Medicine. (4)
Review activity for Musculoskeletal science and practice. (11)
Review activity for Pain management. (1)
Review activity for Pain reports. (2)
Review activity for Physical therapy : (12)
Review activity for Physical therapy in sport. (1)
Review activity for Physical therapy reviews. (15)
Review activity for Physiotherapy theory and practice. (1)
Review activity for PloS one. (1)
Review activity for Research quarterly for exercise and sport. (1)
Review activity for Rheumatology (14)
Review activity for Rheumatology advances in practice. (1)