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= Introduction = | = Introduction = | ||
Each and every person has different roles within their life. There are workplace roles and domestic roles within their personal and family lifestyles. These roles are of value to each individual, and can give the individual a sense of purpose. These roles that are developed can be severely impacted by pain and especially persistent pain. (pain book) | Each and every person has different roles within their life. There are workplace roles and domestic roles within their personal and family lifestyles. These roles are of value to each individual, and can give the individual a sense of purpose. These roles that are developed can be severely impacted by pain and especially persistent pain. (pain book) | ||
<br>Pain does not just impact the individual greatly but also the economy. The cost of musculoskeletal pain in the workplace is significant. Whether the cause of the pain is work related or not, it can have a costly impact on the economy. Work places are trying to implement strategies to keep the cost of return to work (RTW) down by introducing early interventions and keeping people at work with putting supportive measures in place. (pain book ref 1st chapter -23) | <br>Pain does not just impact the individual greatly but also the economy. The cost of musculoskeletal pain in the workplace is significant. Whether the cause of the pain is work related or not, it can have a costly impact on the economy. Work places are trying to implement strategies to keep the cost of return to work (RTW) down by introducing early interventions and keeping people at work with putting supportive measures in place. (pain book ref 1st chapter -23) | ||
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= <br>Disengagement in Function and Vocational Roles = | |||
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There is a spectrum of which people with chronic pain can sit upon. Those who are actively trying to manage their pain and continue with their roles and others who struggle to find strategies and slowly lose their roles. | There is a spectrum of which people with chronic pain can sit upon. Those who are actively trying to manage their pain and continue with their roles and others who struggle to find strategies and slowly lose their roles. | ||
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<br>This inactivity then may predispose them to muscle atrophy and weight gain which then can affect their mood and they can become depressed, this then has an effect of self- esteem, confidence, motivation and self-worth. Which then has an effect on activity levels and so on. Take a look at the diagram. | <br>This inactivity then may predispose them to muscle atrophy and weight gain which then can affect their mood and they can become depressed, this then has an effect of self- esteem, confidence, motivation and self-worth. Which then has an effect on activity levels and so on. Take a look at the diagram. | ||
= <br>Role of the Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist = | = <br>Role of the Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist = | ||
The therapist can assit in the re-engagment of functional and vocational roles in the person with persistent pain. There are several areas in which they can work with indivudals in pain, this can include aiding the acceptance of pain and that there may not be a cure. | |||
=== Acceptance === | |||
'Acceptance has been said to be an important step in sucessful adjustment' (pain book). It has also been linked with decreased levels of pain, decrease levels of disability, increased engagement in activity and decreased levels of depression and anxity. <br> | |||
** acceptance video here*** | |||
=== Goal Setting === | |||
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=== Pacing === | |||
Revision as of 11:15, 18 April 2016
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Each and every person has different roles within their life. There are workplace roles and domestic roles within their personal and family lifestyles. These roles are of value to each individual, and can give the individual a sense of purpose. These roles that are developed can be severely impacted by pain and especially persistent pain. (pain book)
Pain does not just impact the individual greatly but also the economy. The cost of musculoskeletal pain in the workplace is significant. Whether the cause of the pain is work related or not, it can have a costly impact on the economy. Work places are trying to implement strategies to keep the cost of return to work (RTW) down by introducing early interventions and keeping people at work with putting supportive measures in place. (pain book ref 1st chapter -23)
Disengagement in Function and Vocational Roles[edit | edit source]
There is a spectrum of which people with chronic pain can sit upon. Those who are actively trying to manage their pain and continue with their roles and others who struggle to find strategies and slowly lose their roles.
People in pain can become aware of the stigma and prejudges that society can label them with. Pain is invisible and is a very personal experience; what may effect one person in one way does not necessarily affect another in the same, which can lead to negative opinions being formed.
Fear of pain also plays a vital role in function and engagement in activities of daily living. Fear of pain has been said to be more disabling than the pain itself ( vlaeyen and linton 2000). Fear of pain can then trigger fear avoidance behaviours, which can then lead into a downward spiral of the ‘pain cycle’ (strong 1989). People then start to avoid activities and situations where their pain may become irritated or where they feel they may be exposed to negative stigma or comments, such as exercise, social situations, and domestic chores.
This inactivity then may predispose them to muscle atrophy and weight gain which then can affect their mood and they can become depressed, this then has an effect of self- esteem, confidence, motivation and self-worth. Which then has an effect on activity levels and so on. Take a look at the diagram.
Role of the Physiotherapist / Physical Therapist [edit | edit source]
The therapist can assit in the re-engagment of functional and vocational roles in the person with persistent pain. There are several areas in which they can work with indivudals in pain, this can include aiding the acceptance of pain and that there may not be a cure.
Acceptance[edit | edit source]
'Acceptance has been said to be an important step in sucessful adjustment' (pain book). It has also been linked with decreased levels of pain, decrease levels of disability, increased engagement in activity and decreased levels of depression and anxity.
- acceptance video here***
Goal Setting [edit | edit source]
jbkbk
