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Interoception refers to how we perceive our body’s internal state, based on the sensory signals coming from various organs and internal structures. These signals reach the central nervous system (CNS) and allow the body to maintain homeostasis through reflexes (e.g., the baroreflex), motivational drives (e.g., hunger and thirst), and explicit bodily sensations (e.g., shortness of … Read more
In the global health landscape, chronic pain and depression stand out as two of the leading causes of disability (GBD 2016 Disease and Injury Incidence and Prevalence Collaborators 2017). Chronic lower back pain in particular has been identified as the primary cause of disability, affecting millions worldwide. Simultaneously, depression remains one of the main drivers … Read more
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a construct that describes the use, perception, understanding and management of emotions, as an individual characteristic predictive of success in personal and work interactions (Salovey & Grewal, 2005). It would also imply the ability to monitor emotions, discriminate between them and use this information to guide our actions and thoughts (Mayer … Read more
When we talk about practicing evidence-based Medicine or Physiotherapy, we refer to the need to integrate the best available scientific evidence on a topic with the best evidence based on the professional’s own experience, without forgetting ethical aspects, the clinical practice context, and the values and preferences of the person coming to the consultation (Veras … Read more
We all still remember the months of lockdown we lived through during the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic; and perhaps some recall that the time it took to fall asleep increased, their perception of rest during sleep worsened, or the number of hours they slept decreased. If you noticed any of these things, you … Read more
More than half of the Spanish population over the age of 15 had a diagnosis of a chronic condition in 2020, and these numbers are increasing. Is this a coincidence? We live in an increasingly long-lived society, meaning the population is becoming more aged, and chronic conditions, among other factors, come along this aging. Since … Read more
May 12th marks the International Fibromyalgia (FM) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Awareness Day. The research focus of one doctoral candidate within our group is centered on the effectiveness of mindful exercise in dysautonomias. Given that one consequence of these syndromes is the dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), this blog post is dedicated to … Read more
April 29th is International Dance Day. As dance is increasingly being used as a therapeutic tool, we’ve decided to dedicate this month’s post to it. In most clinical cases, physical exercise is fundamental to treatment, and it’s widely known that staying healthy requires movement in some form or another. One of those forms can be … Read more
Breast cancer is a disease that increasingly affects more and more women around us. It is clearly a female health problem, not only because it is suffered by women all over the world, but also because it could be said that it has an impact on their femininity. So much so that, throughout the course … Read more
Who doesn’t have a friend or family member who has a pet at home? The adoption of pets has grown exponentially in recent years, including them in the family nucleus. FEDIAF says that there are 91 million European households with pets (Europeanpetfood.org). Due to this beautiful revolution in the homes of many people, the scientific study … Read more
