Physical therapy and central sensitization: Are we explaining to patients with 'unexplained' pain?

Senthil P. Kumar

Physical therapy and central sensitization: Are we explaining to patients with 'unexplained' pain?

Senthil P. Kumar

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Abstract

Mechanism-based classification (MBC) of pain comprised of five mechanisms: cognitive-affective, central sensitization, peripheral sensitization, sympathetically maintained pain, and nociceptive. The objective of this editorial was to provide an overview on central sensitization and its implications for PT evaluation and management of central sensitivity syndromes associated with common clinical presentations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	41-45
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Physical Therapy
Volume	6
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 29-01-2013
Externally published	Yes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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Physical therapy and central sensitization: Are we explaining to patients with 'unexplained' pain?

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