Curriculum Vitae – André Farasyn Born at Ghent, the 17/02/1951 & married with Yvonne De Clercq Private address: Fr. de Beulestraat, 17, BE 9000 - Ghent - Belgium
Practice Adress Roptropraxis: Andre Farasyn PhD PT, DO MYOPAIN CENTER GHENT Krijgslaan, 195, BE 9000 – Ghent Tel. +32.9.221.13.87 GSM: +32.475.23.07.06
email:
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Part-time Dr. assistent: pain research, pressure algometry Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB), Fac. Phys. Educ. & Mov. Sciences ; Dept. of Human Physiology & Sports Medicine Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090 – Brussels, Belgium. Tel.: +32.2.477.45.29 Tel.: +32.2.477.45.29 e-mail:
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Website: http://www.roptrotherapy.info Professional Education / Degrees 1971 1974 1977 1984 1990 2007
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, ‘Free University Brussels’ (VUB): distinction Master of Science in Rehabilitation, VUB, distinction Pedagogic Diploma (Aggregr. Lecturer),VUB Diplomate in Osteopathy (D.O.), European School of Osteopathy, Maidstone (U.K.) Lecture program Orthopaedic Medicine, Dr. Cyriax at the EGTOM, De Haan, (Belgium). PhD Faculty of Physical Education & Physiotherapy, Department of Human Physiology & Sports Medicine: “Pressure Pain Algometry in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain”. Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor in Rehabilitation Sciences & Physiotherapy. Promotor: Prof. Dr. R. Meeusen, Academic Year 2006-2007, great distinction.
Professional membership / Organisations 1999 - current
Belgian Academy of Osteopathy (www.osteopathie.be)
2002 - current
International Myopain Society (St. Antonio, Texas, USA); (www.myopain.org)
Employment History 1973 - 1974
Staff physiotherapist – Kliniek “De stadsmaten” Enschede, Netherlands (ex-Director: Mr. Schaijk)
1974 -1975
Lt (reserve officer) Belgian Army, Soest (Germany), 5th Linie, Panser Infantry
1975 – 1980
Owner & physiotherapist – practice: Bruggravenlaan 45 Ghent
1981 – 1983
Owner & osteopath – practice: Krijgslaan 195 Ghent
1984 – 1999
Owner / Education & clinical consultant osteopathy & deep friction myotherapy : - Krijgslaan 195 Ghent Part-time Drs. ass. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB): Fac. Phys. Educ. & Rehabil.: analytic mobilitations & introduction in “Manual Therapy” systems
2000 – present
Founder of Roptropraxis / Roptrotherapy (www.roptrotherapy.info) Owner / Education and clinical consultant roptrotherapy Myopain Center Ghent - Krijgslaan 195 Ghent Part-time Dr. ass. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB): Faculty of Phys. Educ. & Mov. Sciences: Dept. Human Physiol. & Sports Med: research on cranial osteopathy, pressure pain algometry, referred pain, deep crossfriction myotherapy Dept. Rehabil.: research on chronic non-specific low back pain, chronic tension headache etc. Education and clinical consultant “roptrotherapy” course of the manual therapists: Pontivy, Bretagne FRANCE, (www.imft.org/nl_docenten.htm)
Professional Committees & Activities Research projects: Non-specific Low Back Pain (LBP): •
Pressure pain algometry: Comparison between healthy adults and matched patients with LBP
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New hypothesis for the phenomenon of LBP: Erector spinae & Gluteal compartment syndrome;
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New method for the treatment of subacute & chronic LBP: deep crossfriction myotherapy at the level of the thoraco-lumbar Erector spinae & postero-lateral hip muscles with the aid of a myofascial T-bar (bronze made in Japan via Prof. Dr. Yoichi Tsujii, Univ; of Nagoya) , renamed as “roptrotherapy”.
New method for the clinical assessment of physical impairment in patients with LBP, called: the “BACKACHE INDEX” or BAI. (see also via the website for free download of the form in pdf or in excell). Cranial Osteopathy: •
Rejection of the current hypothesis of “cerebrospinal fluid motions” concerning the origin of the so-called “cranio-sacral motions” (CSM);
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Proposal of a new hypothesis for the origin of CSM: indirect reflections of venomotions;
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Experimental findings: prove of the relationship between venomotricity and CSM at the level of the Vena femoralis, os sacrum and os cranium. (see also via the website for new hypothesis for “cranio-sacral motion” for free download).
Referred Muscle Pain (RP) •
Rejection of the current accepted hypothesis of Trigger point & referred pain
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Proposal of a new hypothesis for the origin of RP: the “barrier-dam theory”. (see also via the website for free download of “referred pain” edited by Medical Hypotheses 2007,14:111).
Most important International Lectures Maidstone, European School of Osteopathy (U.K.) 1986: “New hypothesis for the origin of cranio-sacral motion”. Invited speaker for the British Society of Osteopaths. Moscou, (with Dr. USSR) 1994: “Modern aspects of Manual Medicine’s Development in Russia and Europe”. (including with a National Russian Broadcasting interview, video). Invited speaker for the Russian Assoc. of Orthopaedic Drs in alternat. medicine’s. (President: Dr. Sitel of “Alter Med”) •
Den Haag, International Congress Netherlands: “articulations”, IFOMT 1995: invited speeker “as an osteopath”;
Nagoya (Japan) 1999: “New insights in the low back pain as a compartment syndrome”: invited speaker of Prof. Dr. Yoichi Tsujii of the Nagoya Univ. Japan.
Personal Website: http://www.roptrotherapy.info Impaiment index LBP: the new “BACKACHE INDEX” or “BAI”: Farasyn A.: Many sites refer to this method as a non-invasive assessment and clinical examination of a patient with non-specific LBP: USA sites: • www.montanaspinecenter.com • www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/ebm/related/ • www.whitememorial.com/content/Services/ortho/education/index • https://www.eorthopod.com/public/spine_lumbar_news • www.champlainvalleyortho.com/category • www.montanaspinecenter.com/patient_education • www.lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid:17276006 • www.vsortho.com/patient_guides.php • www.eorthopod.com/public/spine Russian sites: spine surgeons bulletin: Хирургия позвоночника Farasyn A., Meeusen R. Validity of the new Backache Index (BAI) in patients with low back pain // Spine J. 2006. Vol. 6. N 5. P. 565–571. ... www.spinesurgery.ru/archive/N1-2007
References: •
Prof. Dr. P. Lievens Diensthoofd KINE-VUB Laarbeeklaan 103 B-1090 Brussel
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Prof. Dr. R. Meeusen Vakvoorzitter Menselijke Fysiologie & Sport geneeskunde Pleinlaan 2 B-1050 Brussel
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Prof. Dr. J. Nijs Lector vakgroep Menselijke Fysiologie & Sport geneeskunde B-1050 Brussel
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Prof. L. Chaitow University of Westminster, Dept.: School of integrated Health, London 309 Regent Street London, W1B 2UW, UK
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Prof. Dr. J. Russell Ass. Prof. of Medicine & Director of the University Clinical Research Center at the University of Texas health Science Center, San Antonio, 7868, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229–3900, USA
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Prof. Dr. Y. Tsujii ProF. & Chairman Dept. Of Physical Therapy, School of Health Sciences, Nagoya University, 1-1-20 Daikominami, Higashiku, Nagoya 461-8673 JAPAN
CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF ORIGINAL PAPERS: International & peered reviewed 1. Farasyn A. Nieuwe hypothese betreffende de oorsprong van het zgn. ‘Cranio Sacral Motion’ –fenomeen. Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Manuele Therapie 8;47-50, 1989. 2. Farasyn A. New hypothesis for the origin of cranio-sacral motion. Journal of Bodywork & Movement therapies 10;229-237, 1999. Full text: see internet. 3. Farasyn A. Das Kompartmentsyndrom von Rücken- und Glutäusmuskeln – Ursprung der benigne Lumbalgie? Manuelle Therapie 4;19-26, 2000. 4. Farasyn A, Vanderschueren F. The decrease of the cranial rhythmic impulse during maximal physical exertion: an argument for the hypothesis of venomotion? Journal of Bodywork & Movement therapies 1;56-69, 2001. 5. Farasyn A. New hypothesis for the origin of cranio-sacral motion. The Cranial Letter (Society of the Amercan Academy of Osteopathy) 54;7-12, 2001. 6. Farasyn A, Meeusen R. Pressure pain thresholds in healthy subjects: influence of physical activity, history of lower back pain and the use of endermology as a placebo-like treatment. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 1;53-61, 2003. 7. Farasyn A, Meeusen R. The influence of non-specific low back pain on pressure pain thresholds and disability. European Journal of Pain 9;375-81, 2004. 8.
Farasyn A, Meeusen R. Validity of the new Backache Index (BAI) in patients with low back pain. The Spine Journal 2006: Sep-Oct;6(5):565-71.
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Farasyn A. New hypothesis for the phenomenon of referred muscle pain. Medical Hypotheses 2007;68:144-50.
10. Farasyn A, Meeusen R. Effect of Roptrotherapy on Pressure Pain Thresholds in Patients with Non-specific Low Back Pain. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain 2007;15:41-53. 11. Farasyn A, Meeusen R, Nijs J. A pilot randomized placebo-controlled trial of roptrotherapy in patients with subacute low back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2007,14:111-17. 12. Farasyn A, Meeusen R, Nijs J. Validity of Transverse Friction Pressure Algometry in Referred Muscle Syndromes. Preliminary Results of a New Referred Pain Provokation Technique with the aid of a Fischer Pressure Algometer in Patients with Pseudo-sciatic Pain. Clin J Pain: 2008 Jun;24(5):456-62.
National & peered reviewed •
Farasyn A. Hypothèse sur la cause du mouvement crânien dit de «troisième ordre». Fascia (Ed. Goff, Gent) 3; 8-12, 1986.
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Farasyn A. Belang van myotherapie bij non-specific chronische lage rugpijn syndromen. Fysische Therapie 2;9-17, 1999.
Professional publication in national medical journal 2007 “De huisarts” nr. 850 van 31 okt. 2007, p.32-33: “non-specific” low back pain is in fact a “myogene” low back pain.
Pre-publication and recommandation reference of a book Soft Tissue pain syndromes: clinical diagnosis & pathogenesis. Book of Prof.dr.Med. E. Pongratz, Prof.Dr.Med. S. Mense and Dr.Med. M. Spaeth, Editors Haword Medical Press, 2004: “Valuable…makes the diagnosis and pathogenesis of muscle pain syndromes more comprehensive for specialists in pain management and therapists in clinical practice”. Drs. Andre Farasyn, Faculty of Physical Education & Physiotherapy Vtije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium.
Book of Abstracts international congress •
Farasyn A. Book of abstracts, “Modern aspects of Manual Medicine’s Development in Russia and Europe: 1. The Compartment Theory of Chronic Low back Pain and Pseudo-sciatica”. International ALTER MED Congress, MOSCOU 1994
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Farasyn A, Meeusen R. Book of Abstracts: International Myopain Congress, MUNCHEN: 2004 1. The comparison of Pressure Pain Thresholds in patients with non-specific low back pain and healthy subjects”. 2. Study of the effectivity of a new impairment examination of the trunk index in patients with non-specific low back pain.
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Farasyn A. Book of abstracts: International PROMIS congress “Procedures of
minimal invasive spine therapy” GENT: 21-22 Januari 2005: ABSTRACT: A. Farasyn, R.Meeusen: •
“Comparison of Pressure Pain Thresholds in healthy and patients with non-specific low back pain”.
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Farasyn A, Meeusen R. Book of abstracts: International Myopain Congress WASHINGTON 2007: A. Farasyn: 1. Effect of Roptrotherapy on Pressure Pain Thresholds in Patients with subacute Non-specific Low Back Pain; 2. Referred muscle pain is primarily peripheral in origin in the “barrier-dam” theory.
Professional book publications: •
Dutch edition PAPUROS Press, Brugges (D/1995/7331/01), entitled: “Lage rugpijn, is de sleutel gevonden ?” , Ed. Farasyn Andre.
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German edition Press PAPUROS Press, Brugges (D/1995/7331/02) entitled: “Untere Rückenschmerzen, ist der Schlussel gefunden ? Ed. Farasyn Andre.
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2005 - current: Co-author VUB syllabus for students: “Practicum Neurofysiology”, 2de Bachelors Degree Fac. Phys. Educ. & Rehabil.: Dr. J. Nijs, Dr. A. Farasyn, Prof.Dr. P. De Becker, Prof. Dr. K. Demeirleir).
Presentations: International congress
1995 2nd International World Congress on LBP, organisation: Univ. of San Diego & ECO: Poster Presentation te La Jolla, California, SAN DIEGO, USA “Low back pain, has a key been found ?” (09-11/11/1995). 1998 3rd International World Congress on LBP, organisation Univ. of San Diego & ECO: Poster Presentation te VIENNA (Austria): “New insights based on findings within a group of CLBP patients” (19-12/11/1998). 2004 6th WORLD Congres on Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgy. Org. Univ. Of Texas & International MYOPAIN Society: MUNCHEN: 18-22/07/2004 2007 7th WORLD Congres on Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgy. Org. Univ. Of Texas & International MYOPAIN Society: WASHINGTON (DC), USA: 19-23/08/2007
Oral presentations 1995 •
Congres “Articulations Conference” te DEN HAAG, Nederland, organistion.: “Dutch association of Manual Therapy”: 28/04/1995: Abstract: “Tension Headache”;
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Congres “Articulations Conference” te Den Haag, Nederland, organisation: “Dutch association of Manual Therapy”: 29/04/1995: Abstract: “Low Back Pain”
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Symposium, WIESBADEN
organisation: (08/07/1995):
“Osteopathsteopathen Title:
“Unterer
Vereins
Deutschland”
Rückenschmerzen,
eine
te
neue
Hypothese” 1996 •
Nat. Union of MSc PT: (NDLK) Brussels (11/04/96): “Lage rugpijn, is de sleutel gevonden ?”
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Symposium, organisation: “Osteopathen Vereins Deutschland” WIESBADEN (11/05/96): “Biomechanics of the shoulder articulation”.
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Symposium, organisation: Dutch Union of Osteopaths (NVO), Nijmegen: title: “Low back pain: new insights” (13/09/96).
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Congres Pts at Namen : title: “Douleurs lombalgiques” (09/11/96)
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Symposium, organisation: “Osteopathen Vereins Deutschland” WIESBADEN (10/11/96): “Unterer Rückenschmerzen: Biomechanica”
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symposium: NFDLK, Tienen: “Mistaken ideas of osteopathy”
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symposium: NFDLK Antwerp: “Mistaken ideas of osteopathy”
1997 •
symposium: “Dutch Academy for Osteopathy (NAO) ARNHEM: “Nieuw concept met betrekking tot de mechanische LRP” (15/10/97).
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symposium: Kine Kring Kortrijk: “Mistaken ideas of osteopathy” (23/10/97).
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symposium Kine Kring Leuven: “Mistaken ideas of osteopathy”” (20/02/97).
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symposium Kine Kring Zuiderkempen: “Mistaken ideas of osteopathy” (27/05/97)
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Congress EUROKINE 2000 Leuven UZ KUL: “Clinic examination of eldery patients with LBP” (25/10/97).
1998 •
symposium VKV Ieper: “New insights concerning LBP” (15/01/98).
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symposium VKV Waregem: “New hypothesis for LRP considered as a musclular compartment syndrome” (06/04/98).
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symposium VKV Deinze: “New hypothesis for LRP considered as a musclular compartment syndrome” (06/40/98).
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symposium VKV Zuid Limburg: “New insights concerning LBP” (26/11/98).
1999 •
symposium & panel discussion with chiropractors, manual therapists and orthopedists: “vzw Rugsparen” Ieper (Hallen): “Understanding the problem of LBP”.
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College: PT students University of NAGOYA (Japan) with Prof.Dr.Y.Tsujii, “The compartment theory of chronic low back pain and pseudo-sciatica (27/05/99).
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symposium VKV Houtland Torhout: “LBP, reviewed as a paraspinal compartmentsyndrome” (23/09/99).
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symposium for students & collegues “International Academy of Osteopathy” (IAO) Gent:
“New hypothesis for the origin of the so-called “cranio-sacral motion”
(20/12/99). 2000
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symposium Tielt: UZK & KK Izegem & KK Roeselaere: “LBP as a paraspinal compartment syndrome” (08/02/00).
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symposium St Niklaas: UZK: “LBP as a paraspinal compartment syndrome” (06/06/00).
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symposium Gent: VKV: “LBP as a paraspinal compartment syndrome” (19/12/00).
2002 - 2004: collegium Antwerp: FICO school of osteopathy: “roptrotherapie” theory & demonstrations 01/03 & 26/04/02 & 2003: Collegium Limburg Bilzen (Gymna): “roptromyotherapy” theory en demonstrations. ; 2005: International Congress: “Procedures of minimal invasive spine therapy” , organisation: PROMIS: cc Universiteit Antwerpen, AZ St. Lucas Gent & St. Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Tilburg: Gent, 21/01/05: “non-specific low back pain”.
Presentations: national symposium Farasyn Andre: Proceedings 12de VK-symposium 30.11.07, Provinciaal Administratief Centrum te Gent: “Bewegen in extreme condities”: BOOK of ABSTRACTS & POSTER PRESENTATION: “Influence of physical activity on pressure pain thresholds in healthy subjects and patients with non-specific low back pain”.
WORKSHOPS 1997: PT collegues of Netherland, Centrum IBIS AMSTELVEEN: “nieuwe inzichten ivm. LRP en hoofdpijn”: 23/08/97. 1998: DO collegues of Netherland (NVO): Centrum voor Haptonomie te DOORN: “nieuwe hypothese LRP: musculair compartimentsyndroom”. 1999 •
PT collegues of VKV Izegem: Gent zaal ATON: “Roptromyotherapy: part I: the spine” : 09/11/99.
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PT collegues VKV Izegem: Gent zaal ATON: “Roptromyotherapie, part II: extremities”: 16/11/99.
2000: PT collegues VKV Tielt & Roeselaere: Gent zaal ATON: “Roptromyotherapy, the spine” (28/03/00); 2002 -2004: Workshops Antwerp: FICO school of osteopathy: “roptrotherapy” 2005: Workshop: Clinical Diagnosis & examinations in Low Back pain symdromes. Symposium of “Procedures of minimal invasive spine therapy”
te Gent,
congrescentrum: PROMIS org. Universiteit Antwerpen, AZ St. Lucas Gent & St.
Elisabeth Ziekenhuis Tilburg. Gent, 21 & 22/01/2005. Procedings: “Dag van de Doctorandi LK” VUB 2005: “The influence of non-specific low back pain on pressure pain thresholds and disability”; Promotor: Prof. R. Meeusen (13/05/05); 2006: “Pressure pain algometry in patients with non-specific low back pain”, Promotor: Prof. R. Meeusen (31/03/06); 2007: “Referred muscle pain: the barrier-dam theory or the question of peripheral nerve entrapment”. Promotor: Prof. R. Meeusen (04/05/07). Lectures for students Msc PT at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels: 1985-2003:
Practicum Manual Therapy (Prof. Dr. A. Leduc (Hon.) & Prof. Dr. P. Lievens: “Analytic mobilisations”.
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Introduction concerning the principles of
“osteopathy, chiropraxy & myofascial
therapy” . Lectures for students Msc PT at the Vrije Universiteit Brussels: 2003 - current •
Introduction & demonstration “measurement of pain” inj musculoskeletal pain syndromes (pressure pain algometry); cc Prof. Jo Nijs;
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Co-author VUB-edition syllabus students “neurophysiology, practicum”: VUB, Brussel
Copromotor last year students MSc thesis: 1985: Frank Diepvints: “Experimentele studie van de invloed van musculo-skeletale letsels van de onderste ledematen op de mobilitiet van de heup”; 1988: Martine Dobbels: “Het teken van Laségue: met en zonder het Handimove Stretchbanktoestel”. 1993: Saskia Bastini: “Evaluatie van de mobiliteit van de thoraco-lumbale wervelkolom voor en na het teopassen van het Handimove Strechbanktoestel”; 1995: Pascal Lanckriet: “Dolometrisch onderzoek bij temporale hoofdpijn”; Rudy De Vuyst: “Onderzoek nar d mogelijke verschillen en eventuele coorelaties in botdensiteit ter hoogte van het bekken en proximale femora”; 1996: David Ferhadze: “Lage rugpijn van mechanische oorsprong”; 1997: Brigitte Weekers: “Aspecifieke lage rugpijn: algometrisch onderzoek van de M.
Erector spinae ter hoogte van de thoraco-lumbale overgang”; An Steyaert: “Suboccipitale drulagometrie; Experimentele hoofdpijnprovocatie: vergelijkend onderzoek tussen loodrechte en diepe dwarse frictie drukalgometrie ter hoogte van de N. Auricularis mayor (Pars anterior)”; 1998:
Joeri
D’Haese:
“Drukalgometrie
gezonde
proefpersonen
behandeld
met
endermologie LPG toetsel”; Michéle Hardeman: “Orofaciale pijn: vergelijkend onderzoek tussen loodrechte en diepe dwarse frictie drukalgometrie ter hoogte van de M. Temporalis. 1999: Didier Deschrijver: “Betrouwbaarheid van drukalgometrie van rug- en heup”; 2000: Pascal Dufourny: “Variabiliteit van drukgevoeligheid: betrouwbaarheid drukalgometrie ter hoogte van de rug en de heup”; 2001: Aranka Pollentier: “Vergelijking Fischer drukalgometrie met electrische drukalgometrie”.
Promotor Belgian Students DO Thesis Extra-muros: 1988: Rien Mortier: “Onderzoek naar de invloed van de eerste ribmobiliteit op de lymfeflux”. Thesisverhandeling tot het behalen van het diploma in osteopathie; 1989: Rudy Tack: “La mobilité du Sacrum dans le mouvement cranio-sacré. Etude de radiologie, Holographie et d'interferometrie. Thése pour l'Ecole Européen d'ostéopthie (ESO), Maidstone, England. 1995: Tom Delille: “Thoraco-lumbale wervelkolom & LRP”. Thesisverhandeling tot het behalen van het diploma in osteopathie; Rudy Devuyst: “Correlaties botdensiteit bekken en proximale femora”. Thesisverhandeling tot het behalen van het diploma in osteopathie; 1996: Geert Heyvaert: “Lange afstandlopers: botdensiteit en homonale status”. Thesisverhandeling tot het behalen van het diploma in osteopathie; 1999: Francis Vanderschueren: “experimenteel onderzoek Cranio-sacraal ritme na submaximale inspanning”. Thesisverhandeling tot het behalen van het diploma in osteopathie. 2004: Tom BECKERS: student postgraduate osteopathy FICO Antwerp: “Triggerpuntfrictions of the Infraspinatus in patients with antero-lateral shoulder dysfunctions” (RCT-study).
Supervision students PT & DO thesis extra-muros: 1999: Joachim Devisch: eindverhandeling van een student KHBO campus St.Michiels:
“Het paraspinaal compartimentsyndxroom als oorzaak van LRP”:
heeft daarbij grootste onderscheiding behaald en de eerste prijs voor de beste verhandeling
van
de
promoties
“Kinesitherapie”
van
de
Vlaamse
Gemeenschap academiejaar 1998-99. 2003 J.P. CAPRA, student from ITALY, Milano: postgraduate osteopathy: Tesi di Diploma: entitled: “Ipotesi etiopatogenetica del dolore in sede cranio fasciale secundo le piu recenti esperienze in campo neuro-fisiologoco ed osteopatico”.
President and/or member of a national jury 1995: President Flemish Jury “Diplomate in Osteopathy”, organisation: “Belgische Vereniging voor Osteopathie (SBO-BVO). 1996: President Flemish Jury “Diplomate in Osteopathy”, organisation: “Belgische Vereniging voor Osteopathie (SBO-BVO). 1997: President French Jury for thesis DO students “Diplomate in Osteopathy”, organisation: “Belgische Vereniging voor Osteopathie (SBO-BVO). Secretary French Jury “Diplomate in Osteopathy”, organisation: “Belgische Vereniging voor Osteopathie (SBO-BVO). 1998: President Flemish Jury “Diplomate in Osteopathy”, organisation: “Belgische Vereniging voor Osteopathie (SBO-BVO).
Reviewer in Internatonal Medical Journals (peered-reviewed) 2003- current: Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain (IMS) 2007- current: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (IOS) Guiding Japanees delegetion to the laboratoria of the Fac. Phys Ed. & Reh. , VUB 1999: Prof.Dr.Y.Tsujii en Prof.Dr. Khobu (University of Nagoya): 28-30/08/99;
Public presentations: 1995 •
VK vrouwen Zwijnaarde: “Wat is Osteopathie ?” (14/02/95).
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Willemfonds Gent: “lage rugpijn & Osteopathie” (04/03/95).
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Socialistische Vooruitziende Vrouwen te Gent: “Osteopathie, doelstellingen (13/03/95)
1996 •
Socialistische Vooruitziende Vrouwen Gent (Vrijdagsmarkt): “Osteopathie en enkele aspecten van LRP” (30/09/96).
1997 UPV = Uitstraling Permanente Vorming, gespecialiseerde vormingsinstelling voor wetenschapspopularisering, georganiseerd onder auspiciën van de VUB: •
(UPV-VUB) Brussel UZ Jette: uit de reeks “Dokter mag ik U wat vragen ?” met als thema: “Rugklachten” (13/10/97).
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Socialistische Vooruitziende Vrouwen Brakel: “lage rugpijn & Osteopathie” (19/11/97).
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UPV (VUB) Aalst: zaal “De werf” met als thema: “Rugklachten”
1998 •
UPV (VUB) Ternat: zaal “WCB De Snibbe” te St.Katherina-Lombeek: “Lage rugpijn & Osteopathie” (21/01/98).
2000 •
UPV (VUB) UZ Jette: met als thema: “Chronische lage rugpijn” (16/10/2000).
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“B.O.L.T.S” vereniging te Destelbergen, zaal Tesla: “Lage rugpijn & osteopathie” (19/12/2000).
2001 •
Symposium “Omgaan met pijn”: Alphusdal Berchem-Antwerpen: org. Vereniging voor gezondheidstherapeuten (10/03);
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UPV –VUB Grimbergen: Voordracht ivm “Chronische lage rugpijn” (13/02);
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UPV- VUB
Ieper: “Lage rugpijn & osteopathie” (22/05)
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UPV- VUB
Overijse-Loonbeek: “Rug- en hoofdpijn” (01/10);
2002 •
UPV- VUB Waregem: “rugklachten” (11/04/02);
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UPV- VUB Brussel:: “Dokter, mag ik wat eens vragen?”, Lager rugpijn, Aud. Prof. Kiekens, AZ-VUB , Jette (07/10/02);
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UPV- VUB: Brugge: universitair centrum Brugge VUB (Prof. Loccufier): “Osteopathie & lage rugpijn” (10/10/02);
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UPV- VUB Menen: Vrijzinnig centrum Menen: “rugklachten” (12/12/02);
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SVV Bond Myoson te Gent, Vrijdagsmarkt: “osteopathie & rugklachten” (10/06/02);
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Liberale mutualiteiten Gavere: “Lage rugpijn” (08/10/02).
2003
UPV- VUB: Oostende: de grijze geuzen: “lage rugpijn” 2004 UPV-Limburg: organisatie verantwoordelijke Dhr. Theo Brandts: “Chiropraxie: krakers van pijn?”. Zaal: Gallo-Romeins Museum te Tongeren 2005 •
UPV- VUB Brussel: “Dokter, mag ik wat eens vragen?”, Lager rugpijn, Aud. Prof. Kiekens, AZ-VUB , Jette (21/O1/05);
Publicaties in de media (magazines, kranten, ...): •
Kranten van 15 OKTOBER 2007: Het laatste Nieuws, De Morgen, Het Belang van Limburg, De Gazet van Antwerpen, de Streekkrant editie Leuven: “Lage rugpijn houdt vaak verband met spierproblemen”.
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Artsenkrant: “Nieuwe inzichten i.v.m. lage rugpijn” OKTOBER 2007
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De Huisarts (Roularta Groep): 03 OKT 2007 Nr. 850 p32-33: “Aspecifieke lage rugpijn is meestal myogeen”.
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Le Généraliste” 08.11.07: “Lombalgies aspécifiques: généralement myogènes
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KNACK magazine : 03.01.08: p.47: “Anatomie. Klagen als levensstijl. Pijn in de onderrug kan aan spierproblemen te wijten zijn”.
Future Research projects Clinically, we offer movement evaluations for people with musculoskeletal disorders as well as sports injuries. With multiple specialties available under one service, we are able to provide new treatment opportunities e.g. deep cross-friction myotherapy for our patients. Through our research efforts, we study and devise treatment protocols for conditions ranging from chronic non-specific low back pain to tension headaches. Our results are shared through presentations, lectures, courses and peer-reviewed publications. Future research projects include: 1. An examination of the effects of deep cross-friction myotherapy named “roptrotherapy” on pain and mobility in case of:
non-specific low back pain
repaited strain injuries of the shoulder
tennis-elbow tendinose etc.
2. A study of the effects of cross-friction myotherapy on pressure pain thresholds in case of chronic tension headache with the aid of an unique electronic PSS algometer: www.pressureprofile.com
Sensors measurements within a range of 0-10 Kg/cm². Simultaneously recordings of examinator's thum, 2nd finger and palm are possible.
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Study of the clinical evidence of a new hypothesis for the origin of RP: the “barrier-dam theory”. (Farasyn A., Medical Hypotheses 2007,14:111).
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Discriminative ability of pressure algometry between “referred pain” (RP)
Pressure Pa in Th resh old s (Kg /cm ²)
and non-referred pain in patients with non-specific low back pain (LBP):
9 8 7 6 5
Gluteus medius
4
side with RP 3
ipso- versus contro-lateral side
2 N=
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Subgr. without RP
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20
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Subgr. with RP
Experimentallyprovoked referredpain
The new transverse friction algometry: measures the pressure pain threshold for the provoked referred pain… Article: Farasyn A, Clinical Journal of Pain, 2008
A study of the effects of deep cross-friction myotherapy with the aid of the new MYOVIB® of Prof. Dr. Yoichi Tsjuii of the University of NAGOYA (Japan): Myotherapy is a physical therapy for the Peripheral Nerve Dysfunction utilizing vibration therapy, soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization/manipulation in order o improve the blood (oxygen) supply to the nerves. Peripheral Nerve Dysfunctions were caused by inflammation and ischemia-reperfusion of blood flows. With inflammation on or near the nerves, nerves may be damaged by the cytokines such as IL-6 via blood circulation (Eliav E 1999, Chacur M 2001). This type of the nerve damage caused by inflammation can not be avoided in our daily life. With ischemia for more than 2 hours and then reperfusion of the blood supplying the nerves, nerves may be damaged by free radicals such as ･O2－HO and so on that is produced during the ischemia (Coderre TJ 2004, Schmelzer JD 1989). This type of nerve damage can be prevented by keeping our body moving at least once in one hour or so in our daily life, and can be treated by relaxing and loosening the shortened muscles and tight connective tissues (Klein L 1977, Chiang H-Y 1977, Li Y 1997) especially at the deeper layers of the body. ~ This can be done by Myotherapy that is to increase the blood circulation of the damaged nerves that is situated in deep layers of the body. When the nerves were damaged they become supersensitive. This supersensitivity occurs with nerves, glands and all muscles including skeletal (extrafusal and intrafusal), smooth and heart muscles. With sensory (pain) nerves’ supersensitivity, allodynia and hyperalgesia will be presented. With muscles, they become shortened and tight including the connective tissues, e.g., stiff shoulder, neck and back, and eventually with the limb muscles (Klein L 1977, Chiang H-Y 1977, Li Y 1997).
3. A clinical assessment of physical impairment in patients with non-specific low back pain: the new “BACKACHE INDEX” or BAI of Farasyn of the VUB. Cooperation with “The Centre for Allied Health Evidence” (CAHE), Australia: Project includes the BAI as an assessment's tool for physical examination of the patient with LBP (contact:
[email protected]) Instructions for the use of the tests for patients with LBP: the rater notes down the extent of the active motions and quote the intensity of pain according to a scale from 0 to 3. In total there are 5 lumbar movements and outcomes. The sum of 5 scores = the BACKACHE INDEX or BAI with a maximum of 15 points.
Outcome impairment examination of the trunk
Score
No irritation and full range of motion
0
Irritation but no pain at full range of motion
1
Pain but full range of motion is possible
2
Severe pain and reduced range of motion
3
(muscular contractions possible) 1st test = Flexion
1st Outcome = L & R side together
2nd test = L lateral flexion
2nd Outcome =
3rd test = R lateral flexion
3rd Outcome =
from midline to R side
from midline to L side
4th test = Test Left side
5th test = Test Right side
4th outcome =
5th outcome =
from midline to R side
from midline to L side
Sum of the 5 outcome scores ( x / 15) = BAI =>
