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Adriaan Louw serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and holds key leadership positions at Evidence in Motion (EIM), including Vice-President of Faculty Experience, Pain Science Director, and Senior Faculty. He is also the Director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group and co-founder of EIM (formerly the International Spine and Pain Institute).
His educational background includes:
- Undergraduate degree in Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch
- Master’s degree in Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch
- PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Stellenbosch
Dr. Louw is a globally recognized expert in pain neuroscience education, with research spanning spinal disorders, musculoskeletal pain, and clinical translation of pain science. His work emphasizes teaching patients about pain mechanisms to improve outcomes, supported by over 120 peer-reviewed publications. He has developed evidence-based educational frameworks adopted by clinicians worldwide.
As Director of the Therapeutic Neuroscience Research Group, he leads collaborative studies on pain neuroscience applications. His Therapeutic Neuroscience Education courses—delivered through EIM in online, on-site, and hybrid formats—have trained thousands of healthcare providers over 25 years of international teaching.
While no specific awards are mentioned, his extensive publication record and foundational role in establishing EIM demonstrate significant contributions to pain science education and clinical practice.
