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Pain Neuroscience Education

PTOT108 citations · 3 lenses

Moderate effects on pain catastrophizing, disability, and pain intensity when combined with other interventions. Most effective as adjunct, not standalone.

Scores · default weights
Clinical
64/100
Business
40/100
Academic Clinical
63/100

Each lens uses its own dimensions and default weights. Scores answer different questions across paths — they aren’t apples-to-apples. How scoring works →

Clinical breakdown
Clinical outcomes×35%
58/100

Pain education reduces catastrophizing and fear-avoidance; functional outcomes moderate when combined with movement.

Caseload applicability×15%
85/100

Applicable to virtually any patient with pain; cross-cutting utility across outpatient ortho, neuro, and chronic care.

Billing & reimbursement×15%
52/100

Billed as therapeutic education; supports patient education CPT codes; no dedicated pain neuroscience billing code.

Certification investment×20%
72/100

1-2 day workshop; low-moderate cost; multiple providers available; very accessible.

Employer demand×10%
62/100

Growing employer interest; increasingly listed in chronic pain, outpatient ortho, and behavioral health rehab postings.

Patient experience×5%
60/100

Patients report relief from understanding their pain; reduces helplessness and catastrophizing.

Business breakdown
Cash-pay viability×25%
40/100

Chronic pain patients pay cash, but PNE alone isn't a service consumers shop for — it's an adjunct.

Pricing leverage×20%
35/100

Limited premium pricing; PNE is increasingly considered standard care, not a luxury offering.

Market differentiation×15%
30/100

Becoming commoditized — many PTs now claim PNE familiarity, eroding differentiation.

Owner leverage×15%
50/100

Protocolizable and teachable to associates; works well as a clinic-wide approach.

Consumer demand×15%
25/100

Public recognition is low; few patients seek out a 'PNE provider' by name.

Credential investment×10%
70/100

Short courses (often 1-2 days), inexpensive — very efficient to acquire.

Academic Clinical breakdown
Faculty recognition×25%
50/100

Highly regarded in academic pain science circles; signals current evidence-based practice.

Scholarship signal×20%
70/100

Strong and rapidly growing literature with prominent academic figures (Louw, Moseley).

Teaching value×15%
75/100

Core content in modern DPT pain curricula; very high curricular utility.

Evidence depth×20%
70/100

Substantial RCT and systematic review evidence, though effect sizes are modest as standalone treatment.

Faculty demand×10%
40/100

Increasingly preferred for faculty with pain or chronic-condition focus.

Credential investment×10%
75/100

Short, inexpensive training with strong academic legitimacy — excellent ROI.

Evidence base · 108 sources
  1. 01
    The effectiveness of pain neuroscience education in people with chronic non-specific low back pain: An umbrella review with meta-analysis
    J. G. Cancela; O. C. Vázquez; S. N. Ledesma; L. Pruimboom · Ann Phys Rehabil Med2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1016/j.rehab.2025.102020
  2. 02
    Workplace-based physiotherapy of elderly-care workers with non-specific chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial
    M. Cardero-Durán; L. Espejo-Antúnez; C. Fernández-Morales; M. Albornoz-Cabello; J. Rodríguez-Mansilla · J Occup Environ Med2025
    RCTdoi:10.1097/jom.0000000000003566
  3. 03
    Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation vs Placebo for Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Clinical Trial
    W. Caumo; B. R. Franca; R. Orzechowski; G. Bueno; A. França; J. V. dos Santos da Silva; P. R. S. Sanches; D. P. Da Silva Jr; I. L. S. Torres; V. N. Hirakata; K. Pacheco-Barrio; F. Fregni · JAMA Network Open2025
    RCTdoi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.14262
  4. 04
    Social Media-Based Pain Neuroscience Education for Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    Y. K. Cho; Y. L. Jung; A. Im; S. J. Hong; K. Kim · Pain Manag Nurs2025
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.pmn.2024.12.010
  5. 05
    Effectiveness of Adding a Pain Neuroscience Education Program to a Multimodal Physiotherapy Intervention in Patients with Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
    J. A. Delgado-Gil; E. Prado-Robles; M. N. Muñoz-Alcaraz; J. Seco-Calvo · Brain Sci2025
    RCTdoi:10.3390/brainsci15020125
  6. 06
    The Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education Plus Conventional Physical Therapy on Pain and Quality of Life in Adults with Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain and Central Sensitization
    F. Derisfard; F. Soleimani; M. Saadat; M. Saeidi; H. K. Mohammadi · Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research2025
    Otherdoi:10.30476/jrsr.2024.96622.1317
  7. 07
    Pain Neuroscience Education Versus Biomedical Pain Education with Exercise in Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    B. N. Erol; C. Gürşen; S. Mümüşoğlu; S. Özgül · Healthcare (2227-9032)2025
    RCTdoi:10.3390/healthcare13161954
  8. 08
    The Effect Of Pain Neuroscience Education And Blended Exercises On Pain, Functional And Psychological Factors In Knee Oa: A Single-blind RCT: 3043...American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting, May 27-30, 2025, Atlanta, Georgia
    Z. Gholami; S. T. Faezi; A. Letafatkar; E. Madreseh · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise2025
    RCTdoi:10.1249/01.mss.0001159400.96403.51
  9. 09
    Additional effects of therapeutic exercise and education on manual therapy for chronic temporomandibular disorders treatment: a randomized clinical trial
    C. Justribó-Manion; J. Mesa-Jiménez; J. Bara-Casaus; J.-C. Zuil-Escobar; K. Wachowska; G. Álvarez-Bustins · Taylor & Francis Ltd2025
    RCTdoi:10.1080/09593985.2024.2316305
  10. 10
    Pain Mechanisms and Psychosocial Variables in Patients With Chronic Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Secondary Analysis From a Randomised Controlled Trial
    J. B. Larsen; S. T. Skou; M. Laursen; N. H. Bruun; P. Madeleine; L. Arendt-Nielsen · Eur J Pain2025
    RCTdoi:10.1002/ejp.70064
  11. 11
    Pain Science Education, Stress Management, and Cognition-Targeted Exercise Therapy in Chronic Whiplash Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
    A. Malfliet; D. Lenoir; C. Murillo; E. Huysmans; B. Cagnie; M. Meeus; W. Willaert; K. Ickmans; L. Danneels; J. Bontinck; J. Nijs; I. Coppieters · JAMA Network Open2025
    RCTdoi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.26674
  12. 12
    Effectiveness of pain neuroscience education, motivational interviewing and cognition targeted exercise therapy in patients with chronic neck pain: protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial (the COGMO-AP study)
    D. Morales Tejera; J. Nijs; A. Malfliet; M. A. Prieto Aldana; M. I. Gallardo Vidal; E. Polentinos Castro; M. T. Linares Fernández; J. Fernández-Carnero · BMJ Open2025
    RCTdoi:10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087788
  13. 13
    It is something you live with, like an organ in your body" a qualitative study on the lived experiences of people suffering from chronic low back pain in Lebanon"
    C. Najem; A. J. Wijma; M. Meeus; B. Cagnie; F. Ayoubi; J. Van Oosterwijck; K. De Meulemeester; C. P. Van Wilgen · Disability & Rehabilitation2025
    Qualitativedoi:10.1080/09638288.2024.2384620
  14. 14
    Acceptability of multimodal and multidisciplinary group-based program for chronic low back pain: a qualitative study
    M. Ochandorena-Acha; A. Dalmau-Roig; C. Dürsteler; F. Vilchez-Oya; A. Ferrer; I. Martin-Villalba; A. Obach; M. Terradas-Monllor · Taylor & Francis Ltd2025
    Qualitativedoi:10.1080/09593985.2024.2377343
  15. 15
    Effectiveness of pain neuroscience education among adults with chronic neck pain. Systematic review
    I. Palahí-Calsina; J. Jubany; L. Sordo; S. Lorente; A. Espelt; O. Borao · European Journal of Physiotherapy2025
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1080/21679169.2024.2365694
  16. 16
    Pain Neuroscience Education and Resistance Training in Women With Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Control Pilot Study
    J. Rodríguez-Domínguez Á; M. Rebollo-Salas; R. Chillón-Martínez; M. Cardellat-González; L. Blanco-Heras; J. J. Jiménez-Rejano · Pain Res Manag2025
    RCTdoi:10.1155/prm/7550108
  17. 17
    Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education in Physical Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    A. Sánchez-Robalino; H. Sinchi-Sinchi; A. Ramírez · Brain Sci2025
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.3390/brainsci15060658
  18. 18
    The efficacy of pain neuroscience education in patients after total knee arthroplasty: a single blind randomized controlled trial
    A. Tayfur; F. Özyurt; M. Kodak; M. F. Çakmak; G. Özsoy; B. Çiğdem Karaçay; İ. Özsoy; H. Basat; C. Karartı · Physiother Theory Pract2025
    RCTdoi:10.1080/09593985.2025.2526025
  19. 19
    Preoperative Home-Based Multimodal Physiotherapy in Patients Scheduled for a Knee Arthroplasty Who Catastrophize About Their Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    M. Terradas-Monllor; H. Beltran-Alacreu; M. Ochandorena-Acha; E. Garcia-Oltra; F. Aliaga-Orduña; J. Hernández-Hermoso · J Clin Med2025
    RCTdoi:10.3390/jcm14010268
  20. 20
    Effects of combining manual therapies, neck muscle exercises, and therapeutic education pain neuroscience in patients with migraine: a 3-armed randomized clinical trial
    G. A. Tolentino; L. L. Florencio; J. Pradela; C. F. Pinheiro-Araújo; J. Martins; A. de Cassia Cabral Norato; F. D. Sambini; J. L. Malosti Teodoro Rodrigues; C. Fernández-de-Las-Peñas; F. Dach; D. Bevilaqua-Grossi · Musculoskelet Sci Pract2025
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103360
  21. 21
    Pain neuroscience education is not superior to spinal physiology and ergonomics education within a short multidisciplinary rehabilitation program: A randomized controlled trial
    N. Adenis; V. Wieczorek; S. Corbinau; L. Mortain; A. Thevenon · Musculoskelet Sci Pract2024
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103176
  22. 22
    Mediators of pain neuroscience education on disability of patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain
    I. S. Aljulaymi; A. Thackeray; J. M. Fritz; J. S. Magel; P. R. Deboeck; M. A. Qasheesh; F. A. Alodaibi; R. N. Almeheyawi; F. H. Alshehri; H. H. Allam; H. Alzahrani; I. M. Dewir · Fizjoterapia Polska2024
    Otherdoi:10.56984/8ZG020C6WFT
  23. 23
    Effects of pain neuroscience education combined with neuromuscular exercises on pain, functional disability and psychological factors in chronic low back pain: A study protocol for a single-blind randomized controlled trial
    E. Alvani; B. Sheikhi; A. Letafatkar; G. Rossettini · PLoS One2024
    RCTdoi:10.1371/journal.pone.0309679
  24. 24
    Pain neuroscience education and graded exposure versus Pilates and postural education: A pilot study in an occupational context
    S. M. Alves; E. J. Puentedura; A. G. Silva · Taylor & Francis Ltd2024
    Pilot/feasibilitydoi:10.1080/09593985.2022.2122914
  25. 25
    Predictors of improvement in community adolescents with chronic neck pain: A secondary analysis using different improvement criteria
    R. Andias; M. Rodrigues; A. G. Silva · Pm r2024
    Otherdoi:10.1002/pmrj.13131
  26. 26
    The effects of a prehabilitation programme based on therapeutic exercise, back care education, and pain neuroscience education in patients scheduled for lumbar radiculopathy surgery: A study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
    M. D. Arguisuelas; M. Garrigós-Pedrón; I. Martínez-Hurtado; J. F. Lisón; G. Biviá-Roig; A. Álvarez-Llanas; E. Tortosa-Sipán; R. Llombart-Blanco; V. Rodrigo-Paradells; M. A. Olmos-García; F. Tomé-Bermejo; J. F. Blanco-Blanco; J. Doménech-Fernández · PLoS One2024
    RCTdoi:10.1371/journal.pone.0303979
  27. 27
    Empowering beyond Pain: Pain Neuroscience Education Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivorship Care
    M. Balordi; P. Tiberio; M. Castaldo; A. Viganò; F. Jacobs; A. Zambelli; A. Santoro; R. De Sanctis · Cancers2024
    Otherdoi:10.3390/cancers16162806
  28. 28
    Pain neuroscience education improves post-traumatic stress disorder, disability, and pain self-efficacy in veterans and service members with chronic low back pain: Preliminary results from a randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up
    T. M. Benedict; A. J. Nitz; M. K. Gambrel; A. Louw · Mil Psychol2024
    RCTdoi:10.1080/08995605.2023.2188046
  29. 29
    Effectiveness of multimodal active physiotherapy for chronic knee pain: a 12-month randomized controlled trial follow-up study
    X. Cui; P. Zhao; X. Guo; J. Wang; T. Han; X. Zhang; X. Zhou; Q. Yan · Front Physiol2024
    RCTdoi:10.3389/fphys.2024.1451345
  30. 30
    Effectiveness of pain neuroscience education on somatosensory functioning after surgery for breast cancer: A double-blinded randomized controlled trial
    L. Dams; E. Van der Gucht; V. Haenen; N. Devoogdt; A. Smeets; K. Bernar; B. Morlion; N. Moloney; S. Fieuws; A. De Groef; M. Meeus · Anat Rec (Hoboken)2024
    RCTdoi:10.1002/ar.25127
  31. 31
    A Systematic Review of the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Programmes or Strategies to Treat People With Persistent Knee Pain Following a Total Knee Replacement
    N. Johns; J. M. Naylor; D. McKenzie; B. Brady; B. Thirugnanam; J. Olver · Musculoskeletal Care2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1002/msc.1945
  32. 32
    Enhancing pediatric pain management in Turkey: A modified Delphi study on culturally adapted pain neuroscience education for chronic pain in children
    O. K. Kara; C. Gursen; K. Ickmans; E. Rheel; O. Elma; S. Y. Cetin; M. Dogan; M. G. Kutluk; K. Kara · Journal of Pediatric Nursing2024
    Otherdoi:10.1016/j.pedn.2024.09.001
  33. 33
    Pain Neuroscience Education Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair for Patients With Rotator Cuff Tears: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
    C. Kararti; F. Özyurt; M. Kodak; H. Basat; G. Özsoy; İ. Özsoy; A. Tayfur · Am J Phys Med Rehabil2024
    RCTdoi:10.1097/phm.0000000000002481
  34. 34
    Effects of Manual Therapy Plus Pain Neuroscience Education with Integrated Motivational Interviewing in Individuals with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study
    K. Kasimis; T. Apostolou; I. Kallistratos; D. Lytras; P. Iakovidis · Medicina (Kaunas)2024
    RCTdoi:10.3390/medicina60040556
  35. 35
    Pain neuroscience education and motor imagery-based exercise protocol for patients with fibromyalgia: A randomized controlled trial
    S. Kircali; Ö. Özcan; M. Karahan · Brain Behav2024
    RCTdoi:10.1002/brb3.70013
  36. 36
    Exercise and Pain Neuroscience Education for Patients With Chronic Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial
    J. B. Larsen; S. T. Skou; M. Laursen; N. H. Bruun; L. Arendt-Nielsen; P. Madeleine · JAMA Network Open2024
    RCTdoi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.12179
  37. 37
    Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education and Physiotherapy on Chronic Low Back Pain, Fear of Movement and Functional Status: A Randomised Pilot Study
    E. Lendraitienė; B. Styraitė; R. Šakalienė; G. Misytė; I. Bileviciute-Ljungar · J Clin Med2024
    RCTdoi:10.3390/jcm13072081
  38. 38
    Pain neuroscience education and therapeutic exercise for the treatment of sequelae in breast cancer survivors living with chronic pain: A pilot study
    J. A. Lores-Peniche; G. d. l. Á. Uicab Pool; S. Aguiñaga-Malanco · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2024
    Pilot/feasibilitydoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.10.025
  39. 39
    Pain Neuroscience Education for Acute Pain
    A. Louw; T. Schuemann; K. Zimney; E. J. Puentedura · International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy2024
    Otherdoi:10.26603/001c.118179
  40. 40
    A systematic review and meta-analysis of pain neuroscience education for chronic low back pain: short-term outcomes of pain and disability
    X. Ma; R. Chen; W. Li; P. Huang · Physiotherapy Theory & Practice2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1080/09593985.2023.2232003
  41. 41
    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in Pain Management for Nonspecific Chronic Spinal Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
    A. Malfliet; L. De Baets; T. Bilterys; E. Van Looveren; O. Mairesse; B. Cagnie; M. Meeus; M. Moens; D. Goubert; W. Munneke; L. Daneels; K. Ickmans; S. Kamper; J. Nijs · JAMA Network Open2024
    RCTdoi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.25856
  42. 42
    Effectiveness of an interactive online group intervention based on pain neuroscience education and graded exposure to movement in breast cancer survivors with chronic pain: a randomised controlled trial
    P. Martínez-Miranda; J. J. Jiménez-Rejano; M. J. Muñoz-Fernández; C. García-Muñoz; M. J. Casuso-Holgado · Support Care Cancer2024
    RCTdoi:10.1007/s00520-024-08887-4
  43. 43
    A multicenter feasibility randomized controlled trial using a virtual reality application of pain neuroscience education for adults with chronic low back pain
    R. McConnell; E. Lane; G. Webb; D. LaPeze; H. Grillo; J. Fritz · Ann Med2024
    RCTdoi:10.1080/07853890.2024.2311846
  44. 44
    Facilitators and barriers to the implementation of pain neuroscience education in the current Lebanese physical therapist health care approach: a qualitative study
    C. Najem; A. J. Wijma; M. Meeus; B. Cagnie; F. Ayoubi; J. Van Oosterwijck; K. De Meulemeester; C. P. Van Wilgen · Disability & Rehabilitation2024
    Qualitativedoi:10.1080/09638288.2023.2168076
  45. 45
    The optimal dose of pain neuroscience education added to an exercise programme for patients with chronic spinal pain: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
    R. Núñez-Cortés; J. Salazar-Méndez; J. Calatayud; A. Malfliet; E. Lluch; G. Mendez-Rebolledo; E. Guzmán-Muñoz; R. López-Bueno; L. Suso-Martí · Pain2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000003126
  46. 46
    Perioperative experiences of patients with high pain catastrophizing and knee arthroplasty after receiving or not preoperative physiotherapy: Qualitative study
    M. Ochandorena-Acha; A. Escribà-Salvans; J. A. Hernández-Hermoso; M. Terradas-Monllor · Musculoskelet Sci Pract2024
    Qualitativedoi:10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102918
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    The effectiveness of telerehabilitation-based exercise combined with pain neuroscience education for patients with facet joint arthrosis: A randomized controlled study
    B. Okudan; D. Çelik; O. Koban · Eur J Pain2024
    RCTdoi:10.1002/ejp.2187
  48. 48
    Contents and delivery methods of pain neuroscience education in pediatrics: A scoping review
    J. Rezende; L. Acalantis; L. C. Nogueira; N. Meziat-Filho; K. Ickmans; F. J. J. Reis · Musculoskelet Sci Pract2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103182
  49. 49
    Effectiveness of in-group versus individually administered pain neuroscience education on clinical and psychosocial outcomes in patients with chronic low back pain: randomized controlled study protocol
    J. Salazar-Méndez; I. Cuyul-Vásquez; F. Ponce-Fuentes; R. Núñez-Cortés; G. Mendez-Rebolledo; J. Fuentes · PeerJ2024
    RCTdoi:10.7717/peerj.17507
  50. 50
    Efficacy of preoperative pain neuroscience education in physical therapy on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing arthroplasty: A systematic review of randomized clinical trials
    J. Salazar-Méndez; K. G. Gajardo; M. F. Muñoz-Tapia; C. Sepúlveda-Urrutia; N. Viscay-Sanhueza; G. Mendez-Rebolledo · Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies2024
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.007
  51. 51
    Effectiveness of an Online Multicomponent Program (FATIGUEWALK) for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    M. Serrat; J. Navarrete; S. Ferrés; W. Auer; R. Sanmartín-Sentañes; R. Nieto; R. Neblett; X. Borràs; J. V. Luciano; A. Feliu-Soler · Health Psychology2024
    RCTdoi:10.1037/hea0001346
  52. 52
    Pain neuroscience education improves quality of life when added to aquatic exercise therapy for women with fibromyalgia: randomized controlled clinical trial
    A. P. Sousa; L. A. Almeida; B. P. Lourenço; L. D. Alvares; M. A. Avila · Disabil Rehabil2024
    RCTdoi:10.1080/09638288.2023.2201510
  53. 53
    Variables associated with nonresponders to high‐frequency (10 kHz) spinal cord stimulation
    V. Tieppo Francio; J. Alm; L. Leavitt; D. Mok; B. V. Yoon; N. Nazir; C. Lam; U. Latif; T. Sowder; E. Braun; A. Sack; T. Khan; D. Sayed · Pain Practice2024
    Otherdoi:10.1111/papr.13328
  54. 54
    Influence of pain neuroscience education and exercises for the management of neck pain: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
    Y. Zhang; C. Yang · Medicine (Baltimore)2024
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1097/md.0000000000040760
  55. 55
    Supervised exercise therapy versus laser-guided exercise therapy on postural control in subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled clinical trial
    A. Caña-Pino; M. D. Apolo-Arenas; P. Carmona Del Barco; J. Montanero-Fernández; L. Espejo-Antúnez · Eur J Phys Rehabil Med2023
    RCTdoi:10.23736/s1973-9087.23.07430-0
  56. 56
    Effect of pain neuroscience education after breast cancer surgery on pain, physical, and emotional functioning: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial (EduCan trial)
    L. Dams; E. Van der Gucht; N. Devoogdt; A. Smeets; K. Bernar; B. Morlion; L. Godderis; V. Haenen; T. De Vrieze; S. Fieuws; N. Moloney; P. Van Wilgen; M. Meeus; A. De Groef · Pain2023
    RCTdoi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002838
  57. 57
    Addressing Self-Stigma in Fibromyalgia Using Pain Neuroscience Education: An Occupational Therapy Case Study
    C. Davis; M. Gillard · Occupational Therapy in Mental Health2023
    Case seriesdoi:10.1080/0164212X.2022.2149666
  58. 58
    Returning to Work After Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial on the Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education
    A. De Groef; E. Van der Gucht; N. Devoogdt; A. Smeets; K. Bernar; B. Morlion; L. Godderis; T. De Vrieze; S. Fieuws; M. Meeus; L. Dams · Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation2023
    RCTdoi:10.1007/s10926-023-10103-9
  59. 59
    Regional vs global physical therapy interventions to treat chronic pain in survivors of trauma: a randomized controlled trial
    J. M. Dee; B. Littenberg · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (Taylor & Francis Ltd)2023
    RCTdoi:10.1080/10669817.2022.2159615
  60. 60
    Pain neuroscience education in persistent painful tendinopathies: A scoping review from the Tendon PNE Network
    A. Escriche-Escuder; J. Nijs; K. G. Silbernagel; C. P. van Wilgen; M. L. Plinsinga; J. Casaña; A. I. Cuesta-Vargas · Phys Ther Sport2023
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1016/j.ptsp.2023.07.002
  61. 61
    The effectiveness of low-dosed outpatient biopsychosocial interventions compared to active physical interventions on pain and disability in adults with nonspecific chronic low back pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis
    M. Hochheim; P. Ramm; V. Amelung · Pain Pract2023
    Meta-analysisdoi:10.1111/papr.13198
  62. 62
    Musculoskeletal dysfunctions and physiotherapy treatment strategies in patients with migraine
    K. Luedtke; G. Carvalho; T. Szikszay · Musculoskelet Sci Pract2023
    Otherdoi:10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102805
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    Is it Possible to Reduce Pain-Related Fear in Individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis? a Systematic Review of Randomised Clinical Trials
    J. Martinez-Calderon; M. Flores-Cortes; J. M. Morales-Asencio; C. Pineda-Galán; M. C. García-Rios; M. Torrontegui-Duarte; A. Luque-Suarez · Physiotherapy Theory & Practice2023
    Systematic reviewdoi:10.1080/09593985.2022.2038743
  64. 64
    Additional effects of pain neuroscience education combined with physiotherapy on the headache frequency of adult patients with migraine: A randomized controlled trial
    R. Meise; G. F. Carvalho; C. Thiel; K. Luedtke · Cephalalgia2023
    RCTdoi:10.1177/03331024221144781
  65. 65
    Reductions in kinesiophobia and distress after pain neuroscience education and exercise lead to favourable outcomes: a secondary mediation analysis of a randomized controlled trial in primary care
    C. Murillo; M. Galán-Martín; F. Montero-Cuadrado; E. Lluch; M. Meeus; W. W. Loh · Pain2023
    RCTdoi:10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002929
  66. 66
    Effectiveness of adding pain neuroscience education to telerehabilitation in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
    R. Núñez-Cortés; C. Cruz-Montecinos; S. Torreblanca-Vargas; C. Tapia; M. Gutiérrez-Jiménez; P. Torres-Gangas; J. Calatayud; S. Pérez-Alenda · Musculoskelet Sci Pract2023
    RCTdoi:10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102835
  67. 67
    Management of chronic musculoskeletal pain in an adult with Down syndrome using a modified pain neuroscience approach: a case report
    M. Osborne; J. K. Grimes · Physiotherapy Theory & Practice2023
    Case seriesdoi:10.1080/09593985.2022.2095682
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    Pain Science Education Plus Exercise Therapy in Chronic Nonspecific Spinal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses of Randomized Clinical Trials
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    Comparing Pain Neuroscience Education Followed by Motor Control Exercises With Group-Based Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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    Pain neuroscience education combined with usual treatment for fibromyalgia syndrome: A randomized controlled trial
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    Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Treatment Based on Pain Neuroscience Education, Therapeutic Exercise, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness in Patients With Fibromyalgia (FIBROWALK Study): A Randomized Controlled Trial
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