2026
Journal - Research Other
Bialostocki, L. S., Adhia, D. B., Rathnayake Mudiyanselage, D., Smith, M. L., Cakmak, Y. O., De Ridder, D., Mani, R., & Mathew, J. (2026). Authors' reply: Bridging neurofeedback and structural connectivity in chronic pain. JMIR Research Protocols, 15, e89007. doi: 10.2196/89007
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Bialostocki, L., Adhia, D. B., De Ridder, D., Mani, R., & Mathew, J. (2026, March). Brain source localisation following EEG-neurofeedback in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain exhibiting neuropathic pain-like features. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2025
Journal - Research Article
Pryer, T. A., Mathew, J., Khwaounjoo, P., & Cakmak, Y. O. (2025). Noncontact midair ultrasonic neuromodulation of the median and ulnar nerves induces frequency-specific parasympathetic and cortical network responses in healthy adults. Neuromodulation, 28, 1354-1365. doi: 10.1016/j.neurom.2025.08.411
Mathew, J., Adhia, D. B., Smith, M. L., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2025). Can EEG-neurofeedback training enhance effective connectivity in people with chronic secondary musculoskeletal pain? A secondary analysis of a feasibility randomized controlled clinical trial. Brain & Behavior, 15(6), e70541. doi: 10.1002/brb3.70541
Murphy, M. C., Mosler, A. B., Rio, E. K., Coventry, M., Raj, I. S., Chivers, P. T., … Mathew, J., … Kjær-Staal Petersen, K. (2025). Can quantitative sensory testing predict treatment outcomes in hip and knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data. Pain. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003627
Mathew, J., Galacgac, J., Smith, M. L., Du, P., & Cakmak, Y. O. (2025). The impact of alpha-neurofeedback training on gastric slow wave activity and heart rate variability in humans. Neurogastroenterology & Motility. doi: 10.1111/nmo.15009
Mathew, J., Rashid, M., Shirsath, P., & Raja, K. (2025). Development of e-learning resources to enhance the pain education curriculum in physiotherapy programs using an action research-guided approach. Frontiers in Education, 9, 1466404. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2024.1466404
Mathew, J., Adhia, D. B., Smith, M. L., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2025). Closed-loop infraslow brain–computer interface can modulate cortical activity and connectivity in individuals with chronic painful knee osteoarthritis: A secondary analysis of a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience, 56(2), 165-180. doi: 10.1177/15500594241264892
Journal - Research Other
Bialostocki, L. S., Adhia, D. B., Rathnayake Mudiyanselage, D., Smith, M. L., Cakmak, Y. O., De Ridder, D., Mani, R., & Mathew, J. (2025). Neurofeedback training for managing neuropathic pain-like features in chronic musculoskeletal pain: Protocol for an open-label pilot feasibility clinical trial. JMIR Research Protocols, 14, e78806. doi: 10.2196/78806
Mathew, J. (2025). Neurofeedback-based brain-computer interface for pain management: A research perspective [Guest editorial]. New Zealand Journal of Physiotherapy, 53(1), 4-6. doi: 10.15619/nzjp.v53i1.479
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Parton, W., Rathnayake, D., Woodley, S., Blyth, P., & Mathew, J. (2025). Electroencephalographic brain adaptations in individuals with chronic patellofemoral pain: Protocol for a source-localised neuroimaging investigation. In A. Banstola (Ed.), Proceedings of the 41st International Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research (AWCBR). 11.13, (pp. 61). Retrieved from https://www.awcbr.org
Bialostocki, L. S., Adhia, D. B., De Ridder, D., Mani, R., & Mathew, J. (2025). From signals to symptoms: Infraslow triple-network brain dysconnectivity linked to pain in chronic knee osteoarthritis. In A. Banstola (Ed.), Proceedings of the 41st International Australasian Winter Conference on Brain Research (AWCBR). 11.3, (pp. 56). Retrieved from https://www.awcbr.org
Mathew, J., Adhia, D. B., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2025). Cortical brain correlates of chronic pain in knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional, source localised neuroimaging investigation. Anatomical Sciences Education, 18(2), (pp. 216). doi: 10.1002/ase.2554
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Parton, W., Bialostocki, L., Blyth, P., Woodley, S., & Mathew, J. (2025, December). Neuroimaging evidence of brain changes in individuals with chronic patellofemoral pain: A systematic review protocol. Poster session presented at the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) Virtual Conference: Anatomy in Action, [online].
Bialostocki, L. S., Adhia, D. B., Rathnayake, D., Smith, M. L., De Ridder, D., Mani, R., & Mathew, J. (2025, December). A protocol for assessing the safety and feasibility of neurofeedback for managing neuropathic pain-like features in chronic musculoskeletal pain. Poster session presented at the Australian and New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) Virtual Conference: Anatomy in Action, [online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2025, August). Effective connectivity between brain networks can impact pain interference and physical function in painful knee osteoarthritis: A neuroimaging investigation. Verbal presentation at the 11th Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists (APICA) and the 39th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Anatomical Sciences (CSAS), Guangzhou, China.
Mathew, J. (2025, August). Why does everyone feel pain differently? An anatomical exploration of cortical brain dynamics and refining neuromodulation targets in knee osteoarthritis. Verbal presentation at the 11th Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists (APICA) and the 39th Annual Meeting of the Chinese Society for Anatomical Sciences (CSAS), Guangzhou, China.
Other Research Output
Mani, R., & Adhia, D., with University of Otago Research Students and Staff, including Van Sleeuwen, C., Deng, B., Bialostocki, L., Mathew, J. (2025, June-July). Neurofeedback training for meditative mastery. Public engagement workshop at the New Zealand International Science Festival, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Mathew, J. (2025, August). Pain and clinical anatomy workshop. Port Moresby General Hospital, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Papua New Guinea, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. [Invited Presentation].
2024
Journal - Research Article
Rashid, M., Joy, A., Raja, K., & Mathew, J. (2024). Exploring physiotherapy students' experiential learning with physical modalities and their relationship to knowledge, attitudes, and practices: A mixed methods investigation. Health Professions Education, 10(4), 11. doi: 10.55890/2452-3011.1308
Mathew, J., Adhia, D. B., Hall, M., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2024). EEG-based cortical alterations in individuals with chronic knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional investigation. Journal of Pain, 25(5), 104429. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2023.11.012
Mathew, J., Perez, T. M., Adhia, D. B., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2024). Is there a difference in EEG characteristics in acute, chronic, and experimentally induced musculoskeletal pain states? A systematic review. Clinical EEG & Neuroscience, 55(1), 101-120. doi: 10.1177/15500594221138292
Journal - Research Other
Mani, R., Adhia, D. B., Awatere, S., Gray, A. R., Mathew, J., Wilson, L. C., Still, A., Jackson, D., Hudson, B., … De Ridder, D. (2024). Self-regulation training for people with knee osteoarthritis: A protocol for a feasibility randomised control trial (MiNT Trial). Frontiers in Pain Research, 4, 1271839. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2023.1271839
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Mathew, J. (2024). Neurofeedback: An emerging and experimental top-down approach for pain management [Invited]. Proceedings of the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting: Empowering Pain Management in New Zealand. Retrieved from https://www.nzps2024.nz/
Mathew, J. (2024). Alterations in brain-pain mechanisms among individuals with chronic painful knee osteoarthritis: Insights from a neuroimaging investigation [Invited]. Proceedings of the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting: Empowering Pain Management in New Zealand. Retrieved from https://www.nzps2024.nz/
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2024, September). Neurofeedback: An emerging intervention for pain management [Invited]. Verbal presentation at the JSS College of Physiotherapy (JSSCPT) International Conference: Physiotherapy Current and Future, Mysuru, India.
O'Sullivan, P., Harris, I., Emerson, A., Mathew, J., Ashton-James, C., & Belton, J. (2024, March). Empowering MSK pain management. Panel discussion at the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting: Empowering Pain Management in New Zealand, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Other Research Output
Mathew, J. (2024, September). Neurofeedback for pain management: Training the brain for relief. Guest Lecture for World Physiotherapy Day, St John's National Academy of Health Science, Bangalore, India. [Invited Presentation].
Mathew, J. (2024, September). Brain in pain: Neural interaction between the musculoskeletal system and brain. Alumni Oration for the JSS College of Physiotherapy (JSSCPT) Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Mysuru, India. [Invited Presentation].
Mathew, J. (2024, September). Clinical anatomy and implication for physiotherapy practice. Enhancing skills through hands-on dissection and ultrasound. Ultrasound workshop for the JSS College of Physiotherapy (JSSCPT) Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Mysuru, India. [Invited Presentation].
Mathew, J. (2024, September). Clinical anatomy and implication for physiotherapy practice. Enhancing skills through hands-on dissection and ultrasound. Dissection workshop for the JSS College of Physiotherapy (JSSCPT) Silver Jubilee Celebrations, Mysuru, India. [Invited Presentation].
2023
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, 35, 337-341. 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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Sahota, J., Mathew, J., Khwaounjoo, P., & Cakmak, Y. O. (2023). Exploring the effect of non-invasive peroneal nerve stimulation on the autonomic nervous system at different frequencies. Proceedings of the 10th Asia Pacific International Congress of Anatomists (APICA) and the 20th Australian & New Zealand Association of Clinical Anatomists (ANZACA) Conference: Reconnect, Ka Mua, Ka Muri. Retrieved from https://apica2023.com
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2023, June). Source localized EEG neurofeedback training for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis [Flash talk]. Verbal presentation at the Te Tītoki Mataora Research Day, Auckland, New Zealand.
Brady, B., Kukutai Jones, D., Lewis, G., Davies, C., & Mathew, J. (2023, March). Equity in pain management. Panel discussion at the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting Foundations Day, Auckland, New Zealand.
Mathew, J., & Davies, C. (2023, March). Reflections of Whānau Pain Programme: Where to next? Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting Foundations Day, Auckland, New Zealand.
Mathew, J. (2023, March). Resting-state cortical brain activity in people with chronic painful knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional source localised whole-brain mapping study. Invited presentation at the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, New Zealand.
2022
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
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, 116(4), 517-525. doi: 10.1177/0145482X221120021
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 Other
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Mathew, J., Adhia, D., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2022). Intracortical connectivity changes following infra-slow neurofeedback training in painful chronic knee osteoarthritis: A feasibility clinical trial. British Journal of Pain, 16(2, Suppl. 1), (pp. 24-25). doi: 10.1177/20494637221103093
Adhia, D. B., Mani, R., Mathew, J., O'Leary, F., Smith, M., Vanneste, S., & De Ridder, D. (2022). Electroencephalographic infraslow neurofeedback treatment for chronic low back pain: A safety and feasibility randomised placebo-controlled trial. Proceedings of the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting. Retrieved from https://www.nzps2022.nz
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Mathew, J., Adhia, D., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2022, March). EEG infraslow neurofeedback training for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised sham-controlled feasibility clinical trial. Poster session presented at the New Zealand Pain Society (NZPS) Annual Scientific Meeting, [Online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2022, November). Source localised EEG neurofeedback training for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis: A feasibility clinical trial. Verbal presentation at the Bioengineering@Otago Showcase, [Online].
Awarded Doctoral Degree
Mathew, J. (2022). Neurofeedback training for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis (PhD). University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10523/13704
2021
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
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 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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Perez, T., Glue, P., De Ridder, D., Adhia, D., & Mathew, J. (2021). Is there evidence for EEG-neurofeedback specificity in the treatment of internalizing disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Proceedings of the International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR) 29th Annual Conference. Retrieved from https://isnr.org/
Mathew, J., Adhia, D., De Ridder, D., Smith, M. L., & Mani, R. (2021). Infra-slow EEG neurofeedback training for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot and feasibility clinical trial. Proceedings of the International Society for Neuroregulation & Research (ISNR) 29th Annual Conference. Retrieved from https://isnr.org/
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2021, December). EEG neurofeedback training for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot, feasibility randomised control clinical trial. Verbal presentation at the Pain@Otago Research Symposium, [Online].
Other Research Output
Mathew, J. (2021, January). Brainwave training for osteoarthritic knee pain. Otago Tramping and Mountaineering Club, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Research Presentation].
2020
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
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
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 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
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
Conference Contribution - Poster Presentation (not in published proceedings)
Mathew, J., Adhia, D., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2020, November). Source-localized infra-slow EEG neurofeedback for pain management in people with knee osteoarthritis: A pilot investigation. Poster session presented at the Brain Health Research Centre Lecture and Poster Session, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Mathew, J., Adhia, D., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2020, July-August). Infraslow neurofeedback for knee osteoarthritic pain: A feasibility study protocol. Poster session presented at the 28th Annual International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR) Conference, [Online].
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J., Adhia, D., De Ridder, D., & Mani, R. (2020, December). Electroencephalography neurofeedback training for pain management: Acceptability, perceived levels of effectiveness, motivation, and engagement with training in people with knee osteoarthritis. Verbal presentation at the School of Physiotherapy Postgraduate Research Symposium, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Smith, M. L., Perez, T., & Mathew, J. (2020, July-August). Infraslow neurofeedback: The latest research. Plenary presentation at the 28th Annual International Society for Neuroregulation and Research (ISNR) Conference, [Online].
2019
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
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2019, December). Neurofeedback for knee osteoarthritic pain: A feasibility study protocol. Verbal presentation at the School of Physiotherapy Postgraduate Research Symposium: Health, Activity and Rehabilitation Research, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2018
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
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
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
2017
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.
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
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Mathew, J., Vanlalpeki, T., & Nair, G. G. (2017). Kinematic gait variation in institutionalized elderly: implications to practice. Proceedings of the XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics and the 9th Asian-Pacific Conference on Biomechanics. P039. Retrieved from http://www.biomech2017.com/
2016
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Mathew, J. (2016, April). Gait evaluation during uneven surface ambulation in stroke survivors. Verbal presentation at the Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR) & Neurorehabilitation Subsection of Indian Academy of Neurology Joint Conference, Bengaluru, India.
