Physiotherapy theory and practice
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Physiother Theory Pract · Jul 2016
ReviewThe efficacy of pain neuroscience education on musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of the literature.
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. ⋯ Current evidence supports the use of PNE for chronic MSK disorders in reducing pain and improving patient knowledge of pain, improving function and lowering disability, reducing psychosocial factors, enhancing movement, and minimizing healthcare utilization.