Paincast is an effort of the Pain Science Division at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Paincast brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to facilitate knowledge translation, discussion, and critical thinking on topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The views expressed in each episode are of individual guests, do not constitute medical advice, and do not represent the views of the Pain Science Division or the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Follow us on Instagram @paincast.psd.
While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence in the episodes, and the topic is researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/BQ4KymfsCuTSFGaX7. You may contact Tiffany Tiu at paincast.psd@gmail.com if you have any other inquiries.
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Canadian Physiotherapy Association Pain Science Division
Ep50: Behind Paincast—What 50 Episodes Have Taught Me About Pain, Practice, and People
For Paincast's 50th episode, we're turning the microphone around. Alex Chisholm interviews host Tiffany Tiu for a behind-the-scenes conversation about where Paincast came from, how it is made, what it has become, and where it is going next.
We discuss the history and philosophy of Paincast, how topics and guests are selected, the research and preparation behind each interview, the challenges of producing and sustaining the podcast, and the mentorship of physiotherapy students through the Pain Science Division Student Committee.
Tiffany also reflects on one of the biggest lessons she has learned through 50 episodes: understanding pain science matters, but knowledge alone is not enough. We aren't simply treating pain—we are caring for people whose lives are affected by pain.
Paincast links:
Paincast 3-2-1 Newsletter link: https://paincast.beehiiv.com/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PainScienceDivision
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paincast.psd/
Feedback Form: https://forms.gle/UFfbUHBh8uKwSKgS8
FeedSpot Top 5 Canadian Physical Therapy Podcast list: https://podcast.feedspot.com/canada_physical_therapy_podcasts/
Find Tiffany:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fitt.physio.tiff/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-tiu/
Email me: paincast.psd@gmail.com
19 Jun 2026
Ep49: Pain Neuroscience is Not Enough: Why Communication and Art Do The Real Healing with Bahram Jam
In this episode, we talked about
The way to deliver Pain Science Education more powerfully
The most important element in Pain Science Education
PAIN! The Musical as an alternative form of Pain Science Education
This is a student-led episode under the mentorship of Tiffany Tiu. Soheyl and Tess are Master of Physiotherapy students from the University of Alberta and the University of Manitoba respectively.
Bahram Jam graduated from the University of Toronto then he completed a Clinical Masters and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Queensland, Australia and at Andrews University, USA respectively.
He is an FCAMPT, the founder and director of Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) and has been a chief instructor for over one-thousand postgraduate Orthopaedic courses across Canada and internationally. He has presented at several national and international conferences. He currently practices at Athlete's Care in Toronto and is the creator of a paediatric chronic pain program at Boomerang Health, SickKids.
On the side, he is the creator of PAIN! The Musical which aims to give those living pain & disability a voice and hope.
Resources:
www.APTEI.ca
www.ThePainTruth.org
www.PainMusical.ca
Email Bahram at jam@aptei.com
Social Media: @bahramjamaptei @painthemusical
Paincast is dedicated to bringing together researchers, clinicians, and students to discuss topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The primary purpose is to facilitate knowledge translation and critical thinking. Some episodes posit themselves as more educational than others, and some more opinionated than others. The listener is encouraged to listen critically. While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence, and the topics are always researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit your feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/UFfbUHBh8uKwSKgS8
Follow Paincast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paincast.psd/
11 May 2026
Ep48: Pain Medicine, Pain Advocacy, Pain Innovation, Pain Research: Canadian Pain Society Conference Special
In this episode, I bring you to Quebec City at the Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting to meet 4 incredible individuals:
(00:01:34) Dr. Andrea Furlan: The role of a physiatrist in interdisciplinary pain rehab and some of the challenges and hopes she has
(00:20:14) Lynn Cooper: The significance of people with lived experiences at the tables of pain research, pain advocacy, and improving pain management in Canada
(00:40:39) Tahir Janmohamad: How innovation can fill in the gaps of pain care, particularly how an app with pain tracking and pain psychology can help people living with pain
(00:55:26) Dr. Kelly Shinkaruk: Research on why people fail interdisciplinary pain programs
Speaker Bio and Links
Dr. Andrea Furlan is a physiatrist who sees people living with chronic pain at the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute. She is also a Senior Scientist at the KITE Research Institute, the research arm of the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and is a professor at the University of Toronto. She also has a YouTube channel on chronic pain management.
ECHO UHN on Chronic Pain and Opioid Stewardship: https://uhn.echoontario.ca/Our-Programs/Chronic-Pain
Website: https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/
Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAndreaFurlan
Lynn Cooper was formerly president of the Canadian Pain Coalition. She has spent more than 20 years volunteering with organizations that seek to better understand issues surrounding chronic pain, and furthering research into and management of chronic pain. She was awarded the Person with Lived Experience Leadership Award at the Canadian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2026.
Tahir Janmohamed is the founder and CEO of ManagingLife, a digital health company that improves the lives of people with chronic pain. Prior to ManagingLife, Tahir spent 8 years as a strategy & analytics consultant at IBM. Tahir is a Professional Engineer in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, and has an MBA from the Rotman School of Management.
ManagingLife: https://managinglife.com/
Dr. Kelly Shinkaruk is an anesthesiologist working with people living with chronic pain in the Calgary Chronic Pain Centre. She also has a Master's degree in Medical Education with a focus on Interprofessional experiences and collaborative competency development in medical students.
Calgary Chronic Pain Centre: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/centres/anesthesiology/chronic-pain-centre/chronic-pain-centre
Other conference-special episodes:
Ep40: World Physiotherapy Congress Special: Asking Physios Around the World About Pain
Ep25: Interview Physiotherapists About Pain at the CPA Congress 2024
Ep08: Interviewing Physiotherapists About Pain at the CPA Congress
Ep09: Interviewing Leaders in Physiotherapy (Part 1)
Ep10: Interviewing Leaders in Physiotherapy (Part 2)
Paincast is dedicated to bringing together researchers, clinicians, and students to discuss topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The primary purpose is to facilitate knowledge translation and critical thinking. Some episodes posit themselves as more educational than others, and some more opinionated than others. The listener is encouraged to listen critically. While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence, and the topics are always researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit your feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/UFfbUHBh8uKwSKgS8
Follow Paincast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paincast.psd/
Connect with Tiffany Tiu at paincast.psd@gmail.com!
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Nicola
Helen
Mio
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12,725
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Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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