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Chronic Pain: Treating the Body and Mind

Chronic pain isn’t just a condition we treat as physical therapists. For our patients, chronic pain is a personal struggle that bleeds into all aspects …

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Do Musculoskeletal Conditions Increase the Risk of Chronic Disease?

Neck pain, back pain, and osteoarthritis are common musculoskeletal conditions treated by pain practitioners. They rank among the leading causes of disability worldwide and are …

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Developing Acceptance and Openness in Pain Care

“This can’t be…” “Why me?” “Maybe they missed something…” All of us can relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed by persistent negative thoughts. Thoughts …

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Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Physical Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is gaining traction in physical therapy and pain care as an evidence-based treatment. When appropriate, we as physical therapists are …

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Does ACT Help Free Clients from The Struggle with Pain?

Chronic pain affects one in four adults in the US, where it is considered a leading cause of disability (1). Traditionally, the golden rule has …

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Can ACT Boost Physical Activity in Young Adults?

The benefits of regular physical activity and exercise are numerous, but for many people, being physically active and engaging in regular exercise can be difficult. …

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How Perspective-Taking in ACT Changes Chronic Pain

“We have so committed ourselves in different ways that we have hardly any time for self-reflection, to observe, to study.” —Jiddu Krishnamurti Psychological flexibility (PF), …

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Top 3 Methods that Target Pain Catastrophizing

Pain transcends sensory perception and is shaped by emotional, cognitive, and behavioral factors. This means that the way we react to pain, and the meaning …

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An Inside Look at Pain Education in Occupational Therapy School

As our understanding of neurobiology and the psychosocial nature of pain continues to grow, so does the number of people affected by it: while 27% …

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