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Pain Study Group (GED)
ABOUT OUR Group
The Pain Study Group (GED) was established in 2001 by three faculty members from the School of Physiotherapy at the Universidad Industrial de Santander. It currently comprises seven researchers and is led by one of its founders. In 2011, the group spearheaded the creation of the Master’s Degree in Physiotherapy, the first graduate program of its kind in Colombia, with a strong emphasis on research.
The main objectives of GED are to conduct basic and clinical research aimed at advancing the understanding of the mechanisms involved in pain perception and modulation, as well as validating physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnostic, and intervention methods. The group also seeks to determine the prevalence of pain and its associated factors in order to develop strategies for health promotion and the prevention of impairments and disabilities resulting from acute and chronic pain.
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HERRERA VILLABONA
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RESEARCH Lines
Pain Epidemiology
This research line focuses on the study of the distribution, frequency, determinants, and impact of pain on functioning, disability, and quality of life across different population groups, with the aim of generating evidence to support its prevention, assessment, and management.
Pain Neuroscience
This research line focuses on the study of the neural, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral mechanisms involved in the perception, modulation, and experience of pain, with the aim of contributing to the development of evidence-based assessment and intervention strategies.
Musculoskeletal System Plasticity
This research line examines the structural and functional adaptations of the musculoskeletal system and their relationship to the onset, persistence, and modulation of pain.
Exercise Modalities and Their Effects on the Neuromuscular System
This research line analyzes the neuromuscular mechanisms and adaptations associated with different exercise strategies in healthy populations and in individuals with conditions that affect quality of life.
Physical Rehabilitation Modalities and Their Interaction with Tissues
This research line investigates tissue responses to the physical agents used in rehabilitation and their effects on tissue repair, pain, function, and recovery.
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OUR Team
Ivonne Natalia TORRES JAIMES Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
María Alejandra CAMACHO VILLA Master's Degree in Physiotherapy
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Pain Study Group
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 3147
Email: eshevi@uis.edu.co
Complejo Científico para la Investigación de las Ciencias de la Salud y la Vida
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 32 # 29 – 31
Escuela de Fisioterapia, piso 5
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Monday to Friday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.