Can a Brief Psychologically Informed Training Change Physiotherapists’ Attitudes and Beliefs About Pain and Enhance Psychological Flexibility?

As physiotherapists (PTs) quickly learn after entering the profession, the troubles and concerns of patients with pain often go beyond physical pain. Distress, manifested by fear of movement, anxiety, frustration, or anger, are common in people experiencing persistent pain. Many forms of chronic pain do not respond to pharmacotherapy or invasive procedures. And modern pain […]
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 accustomed to encouraging patients to push beyond perceived barriers, whether they be physical or psychological … or both. As our profession evolves toward taking more of a leadership role in […]