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June 1, 2015
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January 1, 2014
Chronic pain is a problem that affects millions of individuals every year. Much of chronic pain is associated with significant progressive degenerative disease. Such diseases include arthritis and cancer, and involve prolonged severe pain which may be only ...
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January 1, 2014
Over the past four decades, approaches to the assessment of chronic pain have evolved substantially within the field of behavioural medicine. During this time, it has become apparent that what we label as ‘pain’ is the result of complex interactions among ...
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January 1, 2014
Exercise and weight loss if overweight or obese are key components in the management of osteoarthritis (OA), but attention to adherence is important for long-term benefits. Conservative behavioral strategies for OA include patient education, use of braces, ...
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January 1, 2009
Over the past 15 years, psychological interventions have emerged as a useful adjunct to medical approaches to cancer pain management. Psychological interventions offer several advantages in cancer pain management. First, they can enhance patients' sense of ...
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January 1, 2009
Our understanding of the psychosocial aspects of pain has advanced considerably since the early 1980s. Much has been learned about psychosocial factors that influence pain and psychosocial interventions that can enhance pain control. Recently, there has be ...
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