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Dr Jerin Mathew

PositionLecturer in Clinical Anatomy
DepartmentDepartment of Anatomy
QualificationsBPhty (India) PhD (Otago)
Research summaryNeural correlates of pain and non-invasive neuromodulation for chronic musculoskeletal pain
Teaching

Undergraduate:

  • PHTY250 (Physiotherapy 2nd year)
  • Early Learning in Medicine (ELM2 and ELM3)
  • Advanced Learning in Medicine (ALM5)
  • Introdution to Pain (ELM2)

Postgraduate:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (SUAN)
  • Basic Surgical Sciences Course (for candidates taking FRACS)
  • Pain and Pain Management Programmes, University of Otago, Christchurch
Memberships
  • International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
  • New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS)
  • Centre for Bioengineering and Nanomedicine (Point-of-care technologies)
  • International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR)
  • Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA)
  • Clinical Anatomy Research Group (CARG)
  • Neuroscience Research Group (NRG)
  • Otago Pain Mechanisms and Neuromodulation (OPaMeN)
  • Pain at Otago Research Theme
  • Brain Health Research Centre (BHRC)
  • Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research (CHARR)
  • Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)
Clinical
  • Investigating neural correlates (EEG biomarkers) of pain hypersensitivity
  • Clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system

Research

Jerin's primary research aims to understand the 'brain-pain' mechanisms driving chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and improve clinical pain outcomes through non-invasive neuromodulation using novel Infraslow Neurofeedback. Jerin incorporates various techniques (EEG, Ultrasound, Quantitative Sensory Testing, Energy Expenditure Index, and Kinematic Movement Analysis) to understand the relationship between the MSK system and the brain.

His recent projects have investigated the EEG changes in people with chronic painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), and established the relationship between the EEG changes and subjective and objective measures of pain and physical function. He also conducted a feasibility clinical trial investigating the effectiveness of Infraslow Fluctuation Neurofeedback for managing chronic pain experience in people with knee OA.

In addition to his core research areas, Jerin is also involved in various collaborative research in professional education, rehabilitation, and sonoanatomy.

Publications

Rashid, M., Siby, S., Mathew, J., Basha, S. A., & Raja, K. (2023). Comparison of sway meter and Kinovea software as a tool of measurement for the sway parameters during quiet standing: An observational study. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.082

Adhia, D. B., Mani, R., Mathew, J., O'Leary, F., Smith, M., Vanneste, S., & De Ridder, D. (2023). Exploring electroencephalographic infraslow neurofeedback treatment for chronic low back pain: A double-blinded safety and feasibility randomized placebo-controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 13, 1177. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-28344-2

Rashid, M., Harish, S. P., Mathew, J., Kalidas, A., & Raja, K. (2022). Comprehensive rehabilitation outcome measurement scale (CROMS): Development and preliminary validation of an interdisciplinary measure for rehabilitation outcomes. Health & Quality of Life Outcomes, 20, 160. doi: 10.1186/s12955-022-02048-z

Mathew, J., Perez, T. M., Adhia, D. B., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2022). Is there a difference in EEG characteristics in acute, chronic, and experimentally induced musculoskeletal pain states? A systematic review. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/15500594221138292

Rashid, M., Siby, S., Harish, S. P., Joy, A., Gopi, A., Mathew, J., & Raja, K. (2022). Decreased postural sway in women who are visually impaired: Is it a learned protective mechanism? Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/0145482X221120021

Adhia, D. B., Mani, R., Mathew, J., O'Leary, F., Smith, M., Vanneste, S., & De Ridder, D. (2023). Exploring electroencephalographic infraslow neurofeedback treatment for chronic low back pain: A double-blinded safety and feasibility randomized placebo-controlled trial. Scientific Reports, 13, 1177. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-28344-2

Journal - Research Article

Rashid, M., Siby, S., Mathew, J., Basha, S. A., & Raja, K. (2023). Comparison of sway meter and Kinovea software as a tool of measurement for the sway parameters during quiet standing: An observational study. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.04.082

Journal - Research Article

Mathew, J., Adhia, D. B., Smith, M. L., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2022). Source localized infraslow neurofeedback training in people with chronic painful knee osteoarthritis: A randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled feasibility clinical trial. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16, 899772. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2022.899772

Journal - Research Article

Mathew, J., Perez, T. M., Adhia, D. B., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2022). Is there a difference in EEG characteristics in acute, chronic, and experimentally induced musculoskeletal pain states? A systematic review. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/15500594221138292

Journal - Research Article

Rashid, M., Harish, S. P., Mathew, J., Kalidas, A., & Raja, K. (2022). Comprehensive rehabilitation outcome measurement scale (CROMS): Development and preliminary validation of an interdisciplinary measure for rehabilitation outcomes. Health & Quality of Life Outcomes, 20, 160. doi: 10.1186/s12955-022-02048-z

Journal - Research Article

Rashid, M., Siby, S., Harish, S. P., Joy, A., Gopi, A., Mathew, J., & Raja, K. (2022). Decreased postural sway in women who are visually impaired: Is it a learned protective mechanism? Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/0145482X221120021

Journal - Research Article

Joy, A., Rashid, M., Baby, L., & Mathew, J. (2021). Gender differences in pain perception during experimentally induced pain: An observational study. Physiotherapy, 15(2), 89-92. doi: 10.4103/pjiap.pjiap_30_21

Journal - Research Article

Rashid, M., Mathew, J., Raj, V. S., & Raja, K. (2021). Optimization of backpack loads using gait parameters in school boys. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 25, 174-182. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.11.014

Journal - Research Article

Mathew, J., Rashid, M., Shirsath, P., & Raja, K. (2020). Development of learning material to complement pain education of physiotherapists in Indian universities: A synthesis of an action research study. OpenPhysio. doi: 10.14426/art/1126

Journal - Research Article

Raja, K., Gupta, S., Mathew, J., & Rao, P. (2020). Development of training manuals for community disability workers. Physiotherapy, 14(1), 37-40. doi: 10.4103/PJIAP.PJIAP_19_19

Journal - Research Article

Rashid, M., Mathew, J., & Raja, K. (2020). Alteration in ankle kinematics during uneven surface ambulation in stroke survivors: An exploratory observational study. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 9(3), 262-266. doi: 10.4103/ijhas.IJHAS_20_20

Journal - Research Article

Raja, K., Joseph, J. K., & Mathew, J. (2019). Students' perception of vertically integrated learning approach in physiotherapy education: An exploratory case study. Physiotherapy, 13(1), 48-51. doi: 10.4103/PJIAP.PJIAP_49_18

Journal - Research Article

Mathew, J., Raja, K., Baby, F. P., & Barikkal, B. (2018). Energy efficiency of ambulation: A comparison of various orthopaedic possibilities. Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 22(3), 622-626. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.10.005

Journal - Research Article

Raja, K., Girish, S., Gupta, S., Mathew, J., & Ganasan, V. (2018). Assessment Battery for Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (ABCD): Preliminary report of tool development and clinical application. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitaiton Medicine, 11(3), 175-185. doi: 10.3233/PRM-170441

Journal - Research Article

Raja, K., Joseph, J. K., & Mathew, J. (2018). Structured curriculum delivery in undergraduate physiotherapy education: A qualitative paper. Physiotherapy, 12(1), 30-36. doi: 10.4103/PJIAP.PJIAP_34_17

Journal - Research Article

Mathew, J., Vanlalpeki, T., & Nair, G. G. (2017). Gait evaluation of institutionalized elders: A feasibility study. Indian Journal of Gerontology, 31(1), 71-83.

Journal - Research Article

Raja, K., Mathew, J., & Bista, B. (2017). Generic work capacity assessment tool for working conditions in India: Preliminary results of development and standardization. International Journal of Health & Allied Sciences, 6(2), 99-112. doi: 10.4103/ijhas.IJHAS_172_16

Journal - Research Article

Perez, T. M., Mathew, J., Glue, P., Adhia, D. B., & De Ridder, D. (2022). Is there evidence for the specificity of closed-loop brain training in the treatment of internalizing disorders? A systematic review. Frontiers in Neuroscience, 16, 821136. doi: 10.3389/fnins.2022.821136

Journal - Research Other

Perez, T. M., Glue, P., Adhia, D. B., Mathew, J., & De Ridder, D. (2021). Is there evidence for EEG-neurofeedback specificity in the treatment of internalizing disorders? A protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. NeuroRegulation, 8(1), 22-28. doi: 10.15540/nr.8.1.22

Journal - Research Other

Mathew, J., Adhia, D. B., Smith, M. L., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2020). Protocol for a pilot randomized sham-controlled clinical trial evaluating the feasibility, safety, and acceptability of infraslow electroencephalography neurofeedback training on experimental and clinical pain outcomes in people with chronic painful knee. NeuroRegulation, 7(1), 30-44. doi: 10.15540/nr.7.1.30

Journal - Research Other

Rashid, M., Mathew, J., & Raja, K. (2020). Stance phase kinematics in ankle joint during ambulation on uneven surface: A comparison between stroke survivors and typical adults [Brief report]. Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, 31(3), 164-178. doi: 10.47985/dcidj.379

Journal - Research Other

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