Omer Elma

Dr. Omer Elma is Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Bournemouth University's Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences. His research investigates interactions between chronic musculoskeletal pain, nutrition, and neuroimmunology.

Key research examines how dietary patterns influence pain sensitivity through metabolic and inflammatory pathways. Recent studies include randomized trials on glycemic response in chronic pain populations and international consensus guidelines for cancer pain phenotyping.

Methodologically, his work integrates clinical trials, systematic reviews, and cohort studies to develop nutritional strategies for pain management. Current projects explore brain-gut axis mechanisms and personalized lifestyle interventions using data science approaches.