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  1. Improving Inclusion of Ethnically Diverse and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Populations in Pain Research: A Comprehensive Review and Evidence-Based Recommendations

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, August 2026, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  2. The Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Questionnaire (DRAQ): development and validation of a questionnaire to evaluate the biopsychosocial impact of diastasis rectus abdominis in parous females

    Article • BMC Women s Health, July 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  3. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation over Primary Somatosensory Cortex for Upper Limb Function in Stroke: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • June 2026, openRxiv

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  4. The role of symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorders and anxiety on pain catastrophizing, disability, and illness perceptions in patients with chronic whiplash-associated disorders: a cross-sectional study

    Article • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, June 2026, Taylor & Francis

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  5. ACTIVE VERSUS TRADITIONAL METHODOLOGY IN PHYSIOTHERAPY EDUCATION: A CROSSOVER STUDY WITH DUAL OBJECTIVE KNOWLEDGE RETENTION ASSESSMENT

    Article • June 2026, IATED Academy, S.L.

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  6. EPS LAB: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL COMPARISON OF INTER-SUBJECT COORDINATION VERSUS SINGLE-SUBJECT MODELS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION PROJECT DESIGN IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

    Article • June 2026, IATED Academy, S.L.

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  7. Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Interventions on Executive Function in Patients with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review

    Article • Neurology International, March 2026, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  8. Advancing Neurological Rehabilitation: The BRAIN Framework for Clinical Reasoning in Neurophysiotherapy

    Article • Brain Sciences, February 2026, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  9. Advancing Neurological Rehabilitation: The BRAIN Framework for Clinical Reasoning in Neurophysiotherapy

    Article • January 2026, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  10. Student Satisfaction in Social Media–Based Learning Environments: Development, Validation, and Psychometric Evaluation of the CuSAERS (Questionnaire of Satisfaction With Educational Activities Performed on Social Media)

    Article • JMIR Medical Education, December 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  11. Combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Functional Electrical Stimulation for Upper Limbs in Individuals with Stroke: A Systematic Review

    Article • Neurology International, June 2025, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  12. Student Satisfaction in Social Media–Based Learning Environments: Development, Validation, and Psychometric Evaluation of the CuSAERS (Questionnaire of Satisfaction With Educational Activities Performed on Social Media) (Preprint)

    Article • March 2025, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  13. FOSTERING COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN PHYSIOTHERAPY: DESIGNING A VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR PAIN SCIENCE

    Article • March 2025, IATED Academy, S.L.

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  14. Pain Neuroscience Education Reduces Pain and Improves Psychological Variables but Does Not Induce Plastic Changes Measured by Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Trial

    Article • Healthcare, January 2025, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  15. Differences in Plasma BDNF Levels Between Chronic Primary Musculoskeletal Pain, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Asymptomatic Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • Biological Research For Nursing, January 2025, SAGE Publications

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  16. Feasibility of a Randomised Controlled Trial of Large Artificial Intelligence-Based Linguistic Models for Clinical Reasoning Training of Physical Therapy Students. A Pilot Study (Preprint)

    Article • JMIR Formative Research, September 2024, JMIR Publications Inc.

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  17. Can a specific biobehavioral-based therapeutic education program lead to changes in pain perception and brain plasticity biomarkers in chronic pain patients? A study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

    Article • PLOS One, January 2024, PLOS

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  18. Visually-Induced Motor Imagery Effects on Motor Adaptation to Reverse Steering Cycling. A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, October 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  19. Can a specific biobehavioral based therapeutic education program lead to changes in pain perception and brain plasticity biomarkers in chronic pain patients? A study protocol for a randomized clinical trial

    Article • July 2023, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  20. Effect of Different Physical Therapy Interventions on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Patients: A Systematic Review

    Article • Life, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  21. Eficacia de la Estimulación Magnética Transcraneal Repetitiva Sobre la Corteza Somatosensorial en el Aprendizaje Motor en Sujetos con Ictus. Protocolo de un Ensayo Clínico Controlado Aleatorizado

    Article • Journal of MOVE and Therapeutic Science, December 2022, Centro Superior de Estudios Universitarios

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  22. Effectiveness of a game-based educational strategy e-EDUCAGUIA for implementing antimicrobial clinical practice guidelines in family medicine residents in Spain: a randomized clinical trial by cluster

    Article • BMC Medical Education, December 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  23. Effectiveness of an educational strategy using educational games e-EDUCAGUIA for implementing antimicrobial clinical practice guidelines in family medicine residents in Spain: a randomized clinical trial by cluster.

    Article • March 2022, Research Square

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  24. Effects of motor imagery on strength, range of motion, physical function, and pain intensity in patients with total knee arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, November 2021, Elsevier

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  25. Prior cortical activity differences during an action observation plus motor imagery task related to motor adaptation performance of a coordinated multi-limb complex task

    Article • Cognitive Neurodynamics, September 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  26. Hip-Joint Posture and Movement Alterations Are Associated With High Interference of Pain in the Life of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

    Article • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, July 2020, Elsevier

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  27. Widespread impairment of tactile spatial acuity and sensory-motor control in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain with neuropathic features

    Article • Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, June 2020, Elsevier

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  28. Patient-reported outcomes measured with and without dizziness associated with non-specific chronic neck pain: implications for primary care

    Article • PeerJ, August 2019, PeerJ

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  29. Prediction Model for Choosing Needle Length to Minimize Risk of Median Nerve Puncture With Dry Needling of the Pronator Teres

    Article • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, June 2019, Elsevier

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  30. How Much Is Needed? Comparison of the Effectiveness of Different Pain Education Dosages in Patients with Fibromyalgia

    Article • Pain Medicine, April 2019, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  31. Association between somatosensory, motor and psychological variables by levels of disability in patients with cervicogenic dizziness

    Article • Somatosensory & Motor Research, December 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  32. Which Seems to Be Worst? Pain Severity and Quality of Life between Patients with Lateral Hip Pain and Low Back Pain

    Article • Pain Research and Management, October 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. CESAR CALVO LOBO, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  33. Pain Expansion and Severity Reflect Central Sensitization in Primary Care Patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

    Article • Pain Medicine, October 2018, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. CESAR CALVO LOBO, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  34. Subacute Clinical Features After Arthroscopy Surgical Reconstruction of Complete Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: A Case-Control Study

    Article • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, September 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. CESAR CALVO LOBO, Dr Patricia Palomo López, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  35. Relationship of Dynamic Balance Impairment with Pain-Related and Psychosocial Measures in Primary Care Patients with Chronic Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

    Article • Pain Medicine, August 2018, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. CESAR CALVO LOBO, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  36. Neurodynamic mobilization and foam rolling improved delayed-onset muscle soreness in a healthy adult population: a randomized controlled clinical trial

    Article • PeerJ, October 2017, PeerJ

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  37. Influence of expectations plus mobilization with movement in patient with lateral epicondylalgia: a pilot randomized controlled trial

    Article • Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, February 2017, Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  38. Transcultural adaptation and psychometric validation of a Spanish-language version of the “Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire”

    Article • Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  39. Adaptación y validación de la Escala de gradación del dolor crónico al español

    Article • Reumatología Clínica, May 2016, Elsevier

    Professor Alfonso Gil-Martínez, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  40. Fear and difficulty perceived when visualizing therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic low back pain: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation, December 2015, Korean Society of Exercise Rehabilitation

    Professor Alfonso Gil-Martínez, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  41. Effectiveness of a strategy that uses educational games to implement clinical practice guidelines among Spanish residents of family and community medicine (e-EDUCAGUIA project): a clinical trial by clusters

    Article • Implementation Science, December 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  42. Postural Stability in Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip: Analysis of Association With Pain Catastrophizing and Fear-Avoidance Beliefs

    Article • PM&R, November 2015, Elsevier

    Professor Alfonso Gil-Martínez, Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña

  43. Effects of neurodynamic mobilization versus foam rolling treatment after delayed-onset muscle soreness

    Article • Gait & Posture, September 2015, Elsevier

    Prof Raúl Ferrer-Peña