Deborah Falla

Professor Deborah Falla is a globally recognized expert in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, specializing in spinal pain. She is Chair in Rehabilitation Science and Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham, UK, and Director of the Centre of Precision Rehabilitation for Spinal Pain (CPR Spine). 

With nearly 400 peer-reviewed publications and over 20,000 citations, Professor Falla’s research has significantly shaped the field. She is the lead editor of several key texts, including Grieve’s Modern Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (5th Ed.). Her expertise is reflected in her #1 ranking on ExpertScape for Neck Pain and her position among the top 0.05% of scholars worldwide (Scholar GPS). 

Professor Falla has delivered 40+ keynote lectures and over 250 postgraduate workshops in 25+ countries, ensuring the translation of research into clinical practice. She has received multiple awards, including the German Pain Research Prize and the Delsys Prize for Electromyography Innovation. She is Editor-in-Chief of Musculoskeletal Science & Practice (Elsevier) and Associate Editor of the Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology.