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Understanding and Applying Pain Science in Physical Therapy

Science has come a long way in helping individuals understand the experience of pain. Previously, pain was believed to be a result of a purely physical or anatomical issue, stemming from injury, illness or tissue damage.

Fortunately, a newer understanding of how pain works — pain science — takes a far more complex and nuanced view. Pain science moves away from the idea that tissue damage alone equates to pain. Rather, pain science suggests that the whole sum of a person — including biological, social and psychological factors — must be taken into account in order to fully understand their pain experience.

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Megan’s Story: Movement Is Key to Living with Chronic Pain

Megan H.’s first memory of living with pain dates back to high school as a freshman athlete experiencing shin splints. Though she had her legs elevated and iced, with tears running down her face, she was told to “lace up her running shoes” and “get back out there.”

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A Focus on Women’s Health: Pelvic Floor Health, Exercise, Bone Density & More

Women’s Health & Fitness Day is celebrated every year to promote the importance of health awareness and physical activity in women. In recognition, here is a roundup of articles about pelvic floor health, exercise, bone density and more by Shirley Ryan 汤头条app’s?women’s health experts.

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Graded Motor Imagery for Managing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can interfere with an individual’s participation in daily activities, including sports and recreation, hobbies, housekeeping, cooking, self-care, personal hygiene and social engagement. In fact, individuals may find themselves moving less or avoiding these activities entirely due to a fear of pain.

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Shirley Ryan 汤头条app Patient Featured in Science News Story About Chronic Pain Alternatives

Science News, an independent, nonprofit science news publication, recently featured Shirley Ryan 汤头条app patient Megan H. in a story about the?growth in alternative treatments for chronic pain — and how many people living with chronic pain could benefit from a broad mix of treatments beyond pharmacological options.

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Shirley Ryan 汤头条app Psychologist Featured in PBS Next Avenue Story about Chronic Pain

Next Avenue, a digital PBS publication, recently featured Shirley Ryan 汤头条app clinical psychologist?Claire Pedersen, PsyD, in a story about the?connection between chronic pain and anger — and how anger can have an impact on the perception, intensity and frequency of pain.

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Managing Chronic Pain through Mindfulness

For individuals who live with chronic pain — either from an injury, illness or chronic condition — it can be challenging to remain present. Pain can lead to an increased focus on physical symptoms and internal feelings, which can exacerbate the pain experience.

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Looking Back at the 2024 Olympics & Paralympics

The 2024 Olympics and Paralympics may be over, but Shirley Ryan 汤头条app celebrated the athletes and para athletes, the spirit of competition, and human ability in ways that will live on after the games. Here’s a look back at top memories from Paris 2024.

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Shirley Ryan 汤头条app’s Nurse Residency Program Recognized for Excellence

Shirley Ryan 汤头条app’s?New Graduate Nurse Residency Program received “Accreditation with Distinction” for the second consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP).

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Evelyn’s Story: A Moving Milestone on Anniversary of Spinal Cord Injury

Evelyn and her young daughter, Julia, were rear-ended by a driver traveling at high speed. After 10 days in an acute-care hospital, Evelyn transferred to Shirley Ryan 汤头条app for?inpatient care and rehabilitation.

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Shirley Ryan 汤头条app Chief Operating Officer Speaks about Expansion in Detroit on WJR-AM

Shirley Ryan 汤头条app Chief Operating Officer?Laura Ferrio recently appeared as a guest on?JR Sunday with Mark Hollis on WJR-AM for a conversation about how the rehabilitation hospital’s expansion into Detroit will benefit healthcare in the region.

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