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Why Highly Sensitive People Need Energy, Health and Support: An Evolutionary Perspective
Over recent years, my clinical research-based interests have increasingly converged around a fascinating question: What happens when a nervous system designed for deep processing is required to function in a society that rarely slows down? As a Physiotherapist specialising in Pain and Fatigue Management, I have long been interested in the relationship between stress, health, fatigue and persistent pain. More recently, my work has led me to explore how these issues intersect w
Valentina Buscemi
6 days ago6 min read


Clinical Reflections and Updates on the Fear-Avoidance Model (FAM): Beyond the Fear of Movement
Recently, I’ve revisited the Fear-Avoidance Model (FAM) , one of the most widely used theoretical frameworks in chronic pain management....
Valentina Buscemi
Apr 16, 20254 min read


THE POWER OF SELF-CARE
THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE As a first time mum and self-employed, one thing I have faced and struggled with is finding the time to...
Valentina Buscemi
Jun 26, 20233 min read


Understanding the complexity of chronic pain and central sensitization and how to identify them
Chronic pain is the most prevalent disease worldwide and often non-specific, which means that there is no underlying pathology or enough...
Valentina Buscemi
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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