Gordon Waddell

Gordon Waddell was a British occupational therapist and researcher known for his work on back pain and rehabilitation. He studied how medical treatment and workplace factors influence recovery from back-related issues. Waddell emphasized the importance of understanding psychosocial factors, such as beliefs and attitudes, that affect a person's experience of pain and their return to work. His research helped to shift focus from purely biomedical models to a more holistic approach, promoting strategies that address both physical and psychological aspects of pain, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes for those with back problems.