Improving musculoskeletal health and reducing persistent pain are some of the research areas of Professor Michel Coppieters, the newly appointed Menzies Foundation Professor of Allied Health Research at Griffith University.
Professor Coppieters has a special interest in neuropathic pain, which is pain that originates from the peripheral or central nervous system. His research aims to increase understanding of the mechanisms of neuropathic pain, how it evolves, improving the way it is diagnosed and the potential for non-surgical and non-pharmacological management.
“Neuropathic pain is common, but typically difficult to treat,” he says.
“For example, following breast cancer treatment, a significant proportion of women develop neuropathic pain in their arm, and some may experience significant functional limitations.”
“Considering the increased survival rates and longer life expectancy, prevention and successful management of these side effects is important as they can have a significant impact on people’s lives,” he says. “Similarly, neuropathies are increasingly common in people with
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