Anatomy - Leg Pain Flashcards
1
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What is acute pain?
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- Less than 3 months
- Useful protective function whilst body heals
- Medication works well usually
2
Q
What is persistent pain?
A
- 3 months
- Tissues have healed
- Pain is unhelpful
- Caused by over-sensitive nervous system
- Medication has limited effect
3
Q
What neural network produces pain?
A
Neuromatrix
4
Q
What is the point in pain?
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For protection
5
Q
What are DIMs and SIMs?
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DIMs = danger in me –> suggests tissues need protecting and takes pain up
SIMs = safety in me –> suggests tissues are safe and takes pain down
6
Q
What is the focus of CBT?
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- Cognitive restructuring - identifying and changing unhelpful beliefs
- Avoidance - decreasing maladaptive behaviours
- Relaxation, exercise and paced activity - increasing adaptive behaviours
7
Q
What are the focuses of and what is ACT?
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Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Developing acceptance of unwanted experiences which cant be controlled
- Commitment and action towards valued life
8
Q
What are the two areas of pain management?
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Increasing safety
Reducing danger
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