Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Chronic Pain.
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther
; 46(2): 38-43, 2016 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
Fear-avoidance (FA) beliefs are significantly associated with the experience of pain, especially when the pain becomes chronic in nature. The anticipated threat of intense pain will often result in the constant vigilance and monitoring of pain sensations, which, in turn, can cause even low-intensity sensations of pain to become unbearable for the person. Just the anticipation of increased pain or reinjury can further stimulate avoidance behaviors. A vicious cycle may develop, in which fears of increased pain or reinjury contribute to the avoidance of many activities, leading to inactivity and, ultimately, to greater disability. Anyone who assesses and treats pain-related disability should also be prepared to assess and treat pain-related FA.
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Reacción de Prevención
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Humans
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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther
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2016
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