In this episode, we explore the growing integration of mental health into physical therapy with Moisés Magos, a physiotherapist and founder of the Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health. Drawing on over a decade of experience working with vulnerable populations—including individuals impacted by trauma, addiction, and displacement—Moisés shares the clinical and systemic gaps that led to the creation of the journal.

The conversation highlights a critical shift in the profession: recognizing that mental health is not separate from physical rehabilitation, but deeply intertwined with patient outcomes. We discuss how traditional biomedical models often fall short in addressing the complexity of chronic pain and recovery, and why a more holistic, biopsychosocial approach is essential for modern practice.

Moisés offers a compelling perspective on the unique role physical therapists play in mental health care, emphasizing the power of movement, embodiment, and therapeutic alliance as tools for psychological and physical healing. He also explains how the journal serves as a global platform to elevate research, amplify diverse voices, and foster international collaboration across disciplines. Learn more about the Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health here https://jptmh.com/index.php/jptmh/index

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Inside Physiotherapy’s Mental Health Journal with Moisés Magos, Physiotherapist

00:00 Introduction and guest background

00:32 The importance of integrating mental health into physiotherapy

01:55 Fitting mental health into various physiotherapy specialties

03:04 Unique contributions of physiotherapy to mental health

04:41 Physiotherapy techniques for emotional regulation

07:32 How a typical physiotherapy session changes with mental health focus

09:33 The origin and purpose of the Journal of Physiotherapy and Mental Health

11:09 Creating an accessible, bilingual, global journal

14:04 Diversity, inclusion, and international collaboration in the journal

18:22 Global landscape of physiotherapy and mental health

22:21 Future directions for the journal and the field

23:42 Educational, policy, and cultural changes needed

27:13 Supporting physiotherapists in mental health practice

29:59 The role of education and specialization

32:46 How to engage with the Journal of Physiotherapy and Mental Health

Important Links

Website: https://jptmh.com/index.php/jptmh/index

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/moises-magos-00351ba2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moisesmagosfsm

About Moises Magos, Physiotherapist

Moises Magos is a physiotherapist specialized in Mental Health and Psychiatry, with over a decade of experience providing individual and group interventions for vulnerable populations. His work includes supporting individuals affected by violence, displacement, incarceration, addiction, and sexual abuse, contributing to rehabilitation in complex psychosocial contexts. Founder and General Director of the Journal of Physiotherapy in Mental Health, Founder of the social enterprise “Physiotherapy in Mental Health – Health in Motion”, Founder and President of the Association of Physiotherapists of Mexico City, Co-creator of the Mental Health Physiotherapy program “Ínsula” © with psychiatrist Roberto Martínez Porras and physiotherapist María Eugenia de León, Coordinator of the Degree in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation at Anahuac University Mexico.