Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Spanish version of the Prevent for Work questionnaire.

Background: Musculoskeletal pain represents an increase in medical expenses due to disability and decreased quality of life among workers. Various biopsychosocial factors contribute to the development of persistent and disabling musculoskeletal pain. The Prevent for Work questionnaire (P4Wq) intended to analyze these factors.

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Understanding the descending pain modulatory system allows for a neuroscientific explanation of naturally occurring pain relief. Evidence from basic science and clinical studies on the effectiveness of drugs in certain patient groups led to pharmacological manipulation of the descending pain modulatory system for analgesia. Understanding mechanisms and theories helps clinicians make sense of chronic musculoskeletal pain.

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To understand the neuroscience of pain relief, one must know about the descending pain modulatory system. Neuronal pathways that originate in the brainstem and project to the spinal cord to modulate spinal neuronal activity provide a well-documented perspective on the mechanisms of analgesia that underpin pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatment options for people with musculoskeletal pain. Peripheral stimuli or signals from the cortex and subcortical regions of the brain can trigger the descending pain modulatory system (DPMS).

Self-reported characteristics of people seeking primary care physiotherapy in Denmark: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Limited knowledge exists on the self-reported characteristics of patients seeking primary care physiotherapy in Denmark.

Objectives: To describe primary symptom site, co-occurrent pain sites, pain intensity, symptom duration, and number of symptom episodes in patients seeking primary care physiotherapy using patient-reported data.

Methods: Cross-sectional study of patients seeking primary care physiotherapy within a nationwide network of clinics in Denmark (FysioDanmark ).

Musculoskeletal Pain: Current and Future Directions of Physical Therapy Practice.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is 1 of the most common problems managed by clinicians in MSK care. This article reviews current frameworks for the assessment and management of MSK pain within evidence-based physical therapy practice. Key considerations related to the biopsychosocial model of pain, evidence-based practice, assessment, treatment, physical activity/movement behavior, risk stratification, communication as well as patient education and self-management skills within physical therapy and physical and rehabilitation medicine are addressed.

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Central sensitization is an umbrella term for facilitated synaptic plasticity. This editorial (1) explains the differences between homosynaptic and heterosynaptic plasticity, (2) explains the role of glia cells in dorsal horn neuroplasticity, and (3) briefly discusses the clinical relevance of central sensitization and nociplastic pain. Part 5 covers wind-up, classical central sensitization, and long-term potentiation.

Participatory research: a Priority Setting Partnership for chronic musculoskeletal pain in Denmark.

Objectives: Patient and stakeholder engagements in research have increasingly gained attention in healthcare and healthcare-related research. A common and rigorous approach to establish research priorities based on input from people and stakeholders is the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership (JLA-PSP). The aim of this study was to establish research priorities for chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain by engaging with people living with chronic MSK pain, relatives to people living with chronic MSK pain, healthcare professionals (HCP), and researchers working with chronic MSK pain.

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In most cases, tissue injuries lead to inflammation and sensitization. From a neuroscience perspective, this is . Peripheral sensitization is an essential principle in pain science, and it is associated with hyperalgesia, inflammation, and clinical pain conditions, including acute injuries and rheumatological diseases.

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Biomechanical explanations for musculoskeletal pain are abundant and have been used for many years; however, researchers and clinicians are moving toward neuroscience-based explanations to study and explain them. This article discusses some specific mechanisms, commonly used in pain medicine, and their somewhat less specific but equally important role in nonpharmacological management of musculoskeletal pain. The article also explains the role of different receptors and how they relate to clinical conditions.

Pain Science in Practice: What Is ? Part 1.

This first article in the JOSPT "Pain Science in Practice" series explains fundamental concepts related to neuroscience: transduction, transmission, modulation, and perception. .

Pain Science in Practice: Linking Basic Pain Science to the Clinic and Quality Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Care.

To understand pain, professionals need a basic understanding of neuroscience. The "pain science in practice" series is aimed at clinicians and explains key elements of pain-related sciences and the role they play in clinical practice, from clinical reasoning to management. .

Reducing the Weight of Spinal Pain in Children and Adolescents.

Spinal pain in adults is a significant burden, from an individual and societal perspective. According to epidemiologic data, spinal pain is commonly found in children and adolescents, where evidence emerging over the past decade has demonstrated that spinal pain in adults can, in many cases, be traced back to childhood or adolescence. Nevertheless, very little focus has been on how to best manage spinal pain in younger age groups.

Nonpharmacological Treatment of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis and Guideline Recommendation.

Importance: Persistent (>4 weeks) postconcussion symptoms (PPCS) are challenging for both patients and clinicians. There is uncertainty about the effect of commonly applied nonpharmacological treatments for the management of PPCS.

Objective: To systematically assess and summarize evidence for outcomes related to 7 nonpharmacological interventions for PPCS in adults (aged >18 years) and provide recommendations for clinical practice.

European knowledge alliance for innovative measures in prevention of work-related musculoskeletal pain disorders (Prevent4Work Project): protocol for an international mixed-methods longitudinal study.

Introduction: Work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a highly prevalent condition and one of the main contributors to disability and loss of work capacity. Current approaches to the management and prevention of work-related MSK pain do not consistently integrate current evidence-based knowledge and seem to be outdated. The Prevent4Work (P4W) Project aims to collect and spread evidence-based information to improve the management and prevention of work-related MSK pain.

Supervised Training Compared With No Training or Self-training in Patients With Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To study the effects of supervised training in adults with subacromial pain syndrome.

Data Sources: Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database were searched from inception to March 2020.

Study Selection: Independent reviewers selected randomized controlled trials comparing supervised training with (1) no training or (2) self-training in adults with subacromial pain syndrome lasting for at least 1 month.

Delayed effects of attention on pain sensitivity and conditioned pain modulation.

Background: Efficacy of pain modulation is assessed as the difference in pain sensitivity during a painful conditioning, compared to before (conditioning pain modulation, CPM). Attention can be assessed with the Stroop task, in which participants report the number of words on a screen; either congruent or incongruent with the value of the words. Attention away from painful stimuli during CPM enhances the CPM effect.