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Dr. Jon Ford is a highly-accomplished Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary chronic pain management. As the director of STOPS Back Pain, Jon is a global expert in research on the most effective methods for treating back pain. Fulfilling professional roles that span across the fields of clinical research, practical application and educating physiotherapists, Jon also serves as the Director for Knowledge and Learning Solutions International (KALSI), group leader for the Low Back Research Team at La Trobe University, and the Clinical Director for LifeCare Health. A bright mind in the science and business of back pain, Jon covers the full spectrum of what a health professional expert. | Dr. Jon Ford is a highly-accomplished Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary chronic pain management. As the director of STOPS Back Pain, Jon is a global expert in research on the most effective methods for treating back pain. Fulfilling professional roles that span across the fields of clinical research, practical application and educating physiotherapists, Jon also serves as the Director for Knowledge and Learning Solutions International (KALSI), group leader for the Low Back Research Team at La Trobe University, and the Clinical Director for LifeCare Health. A bright mind in the science and business of back pain, Jon covers the full spectrum of what a health professional expert. | ||
Jon’s love for the craft of successfully treating people began in 1981 when he participated as an elite athlete in the Junior World Kayaking Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria – an experience where he learned the value of exercise and conditioning in health. Personally suffering from back pain as a student for 3 years inspired Jon to explore and learn about strategies for self-management. After completing his under-graduate physiotherapy qualification, Jon went on to obtain a Masters in Physio (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) in 2000 and his PhD (on the classification of low back pain) in 2005.. Whilst undertaking his academic studies, Jon simultaneously established a profitable and admirable track-record as a business man within the LifeCare group. Having now dedicated his entire adult life to the continual study and practice in physiotherapy, Jon has over 20 impressive years experience being hands-on with patients. | Jon’s love for the craft of successfully treating people began in 1981 when he participated as an elite athlete in the Junior World Kayaking Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria – an experience where he learned the value of exercise and conditioning in health. Personally suffering from back pain as a student for 3 years inspired Jon to explore and learn about strategies for self-management. After completing his under-graduate physiotherapy qualification, Jon went on to obtain a Masters in Physio (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) in 2000 and his PhD (on the classification of low back pain) in 2005.. Whilst undertaking his academic studies, Jon simultaneously established a profitable and admirable track-record as a business man within the LifeCare group. Having now dedicated his entire adult life to the continual study and practice in physiotherapy, Jon has over 20 impressive years experience being hands-on with patients. | ||
A leader who strives for perfection, Jon invests his time into treating patients, conducting clinical research (including clinical trials), and educating physiotherapists on the art of successfully treating back pain. Leading an internationally regarded research team, Jon directs his research towards uncovering the most effective, patient focused treatments for low back pain. Believing in the development of self-management skills that empower patients to eliminate dependence on practitioners, Jon educates patients on both the cause and solution for their back pain. | A leader who strives for perfection, Jon invests his time into treating patients, conducting clinical research (including clinical trials), and educating physiotherapists on the art of successfully treating back pain. Leading an internationally regarded research team, Jon directs his research towards uncovering the most effective, patient focused treatments for low back pain. Believing in the development of self-management skills that empower patients to eliminate dependence on practitioners, Jon educates patients on both the cause and solution for their back pain. | ||
Jon uses his clinical research expertise in the treatment of his own patients and in educating other physiotherapists worldwide. Through a combination of high quality research, clinical experience and practitioner education, Jon’s mission of optimizing outcomes worldwide for patients with back pain is achieved. | Jon uses his clinical research expertise in the treatment of his own patients and in educating other physiotherapists worldwide. Through a combination of high quality research, clinical experience and practitioner education, Jon’s mission of optimizing outcomes worldwide for patients with back pain is achieved. | ||
“Back pain can be a debilitating and frustrating experience,” said Jon, “Teaching physiotherapists how to get outstanding clinical outcomes and raise the quality of life of their patients is the most critical component of my work – simply because it helps the greatest amount of people. All my professional endeavors follow the principle of quality, kindness, and service.” | |||
As a visionary and highly intelligent man who remains in continual connection with other leaders in the field of physiotherapy, Jon is a regular speaker at international conferences and workshops on back pain. Jon has published a long line of peer reviewed papers on low back pain including: Classification Systems for Low Back Pain, Pathoanatomy and Classification of Low Back Disorders and Complexity and the Management of Back Pain. | As a visionary and highly intelligent man who remains in continual connection with other leaders in the field of physiotherapy, Jon is a regular speaker at international conferences and workshops on back pain. Jon has published a long line of peer reviewed papers on low back pain including: Classification Systems for Low Back Pain, Pathoanatomy and Classification of Low Back Disorders and Complexity and the Management of Back Pain. | ||
Outside of his professional career Jon is a dedicated parent, surfer, guitar player and surf lifesaver. | Outside of his professional career Jon is a dedicated parent, surfer, guitar player and surf lifesaver. | ||
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If you wish you can add your contact details here. Please be aware that any details you publish here will be made public so make careful consideration of the details that you are making available. | If you wish you can add your contact details here. Please be aware that any details you publish here will be made public so make careful consideration of the details that you are making available. | ||
<br>This User is a member of the Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic group | <br>This User is a member of the Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic group This User is a member of the Pain group | ||
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Dr. Jon Ford is a highly-accomplished Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 20 years of clinical experience in physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary chronic pain management. As the director of STOPS Back Pain, Jon is a global expert in research on the most effective methods for treating back pain. Fulfilling professional roles that span across the fields of clinical research, practical application and educating physiotherapists, Jon also serves as the Director for Knowledge and Learning Solutions International (KALSI), group leader for the Low Back Research Team at La Trobe University, and the Clinical Director for LifeCare Health. A bright mind in the science and business of back pain, Jon covers the full spectrum of what a health professional expert.
Jon’s love for the craft of successfully treating people began in 1981 when he participated as an elite athlete in the Junior World Kayaking Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria – an experience where he learned the value of exercise and conditioning in health. Personally suffering from back pain as a student for 3 years inspired Jon to explore and learn about strategies for self-management. After completing his under-graduate physiotherapy qualification, Jon went on to obtain a Masters in Physio (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) in 2000 and his PhD (on the classification of low back pain) in 2005.. Whilst undertaking his academic studies, Jon simultaneously established a profitable and admirable track-record as a business man within the LifeCare group. Having now dedicated his entire adult life to the continual study and practice in physiotherapy, Jon has over 20 impressive years experience being hands-on with patients.
A leader who strives for perfection, Jon invests his time into treating patients, conducting clinical research (including clinical trials), and educating physiotherapists on the art of successfully treating back pain. Leading an internationally regarded research team, Jon directs his research towards uncovering the most effective, patient focused treatments for low back pain. Believing in the development of self-management skills that empower patients to eliminate dependence on practitioners, Jon educates patients on both the cause and solution for their back pain.
Jon uses his clinical research expertise in the treatment of his own patients and in educating other physiotherapists worldwide. Through a combination of high quality research, clinical experience and practitioner education, Jon’s mission of optimizing outcomes worldwide for patients with back pain is achieved.
“Back pain can be a debilitating and frustrating experience,” said Jon, “Teaching physiotherapists how to get outstanding clinical outcomes and raise the quality of life of their patients is the most critical component of my work – simply because it helps the greatest amount of people. All my professional endeavors follow the principle of quality, kindness, and service.”
As a visionary and highly intelligent man who remains in continual connection with other leaders in the field of physiotherapy, Jon is a regular speaker at international conferences and workshops on back pain. Jon has published a long line of peer reviewed papers on low back pain including: Classification Systems for Low Back Pain, Pathoanatomy and Classification of Low Back Disorders and Complexity and the Management of Back Pain.
Outside of his professional career Jon is a dedicated parent, surfer, guitar player and surf lifesaver.
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