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Richard Thompson is a doctoral student at Linköping University, affiliated with the Physiotherapy Unit under the Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Close Care (PRNV) and Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (HMV). His work focuses on developing digital educational tools to improve musculoskeletal pain management in primary care settings through the PainSMART project.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (St. George's, University of London, 2008)
- Master's Degree in Physiotherapy (University of Hertfordshire, 2019)
His research spans physiotherapy, pain management, and digital health interventions, with a focus on patient-practitioner experiences and self-care strategies. The PainSMART project aims to enhance clinical practices by integrating digital tools into standard care protocols.
Richard collaborates with colleagues including Professor Allan Abbott and Assistant Professor Kajsa Johansson. His publications include a 2025 PLOS ONE article detailing the PainSMART strategy and a 2021 qualitative study on dry needling in elite athletes.
