Ishtiaq Ahmed

Ishtiaq Ahmed is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Physical Education and Physical Therapy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His research focuses on pain modulation, neurorehabilitation, and systematic reviews/meta-analyses, particularly in areas like fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and stroke rehabilitation. He has contributed to studies on noninvasive brain stimulation, adrenergic dysfunction in chronic conditions, and robot-assisted therapies for stroke patients.

His work emphasizes methodological rigor in meta-analyses and has practical implications for clinical interventions. Collaborations span global institutions, with a focus on translating research into evidence-based practices. He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and developed tools like the MetaChange app for statistical analysis in meta-analyses.

Notably, he has advised one research project and contributed an editorial on low-cost publishing venues for researchers. His research spans clinical medicine, neuroscience, and rehabilitation, with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary approaches.