The efficacy of pain neuroscience education on musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of the literature

• Published in: Physiotherapy theory and practice Vol. 32; no. 5; pp. 332 - 355
• Main Authors: Louw, Adriaan, Zimney, Kory, Puentedura, Emilio J., Diener, Ina
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01.07.2016
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Chronic pain; Disability Evaluation; explain pain; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Musculoskeletal Pain - diagnosis; Musculoskeletal Pain - physiopathology; Musculoskeletal Pain - psychology; Musculoskeletal Pain - rehabilitation; Pain Management - methods; Pain Measurement; pain neuroscience education; Patient Education as Topic - methods; Physical Therapy Modalities; therapeutic neuroscience education; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult; explain pain; therapeutic neuroscience education; pain neuroscience education; Chronic pain

Objective: Systematic review of randomized control trials (RCTs) for the effectiveness of pain neuroscience education (PNE) on pain, function, disability, psychosocial factors, movement, and healthcare utilization in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. Data Sources: Systematic searc...