The Biopsychosocial (BPS) Physiotherapy Model
Spanish physiotherapy is undergoing a paradigm shift. In 2026, the traditional "manual therapy only" approach has evolved into a Biopsychosocial (BPS) model.
Integrated Care: Physiotherapists in the public sector now work alongside psychologists and pain physicians.
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT): New techniques are used to "re-train" the brain's response to pain signals.
Education: There is a heavy emphasis on "Pain Neuroscience Education" (PNE) to help patients understand that pain does not always equal tissue damage.
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