Neuropathic pain is caused by a lesion or disease of the somatosensory system, including
peripheral fibres (Aβ, Aδ and C fibres) and central neurons, and affects 7–10% of the …

Chronic pain affects a large part of the population causing functional disability, being often
associated with coexisting psychological disorders, such as depression and anxiety …

Introduction: Chronic pain due to musculoskeletal disorders is the leading cause of disability
among older adults and is associated with a lower quality of life, reduced function, and …

Background Although pain has been identified as an important public health problem
among adolescents, few studies have investigated possible protective and risk factors for …

Background: Opioids are prescribed more frequently than nonpharmacologic treatments for
persistent musculoskeletal pain (MSP). We estimate the association between the supply of …

Objective To describe the screening and recruitment process of a randomized trial and
evaluate associations with knee pain and function 3 months after total knee replacement …

1. Background The Global Burden of Disease study 20 has highlighted just how much
disability is attributable to common syndromes of chronic pain such as back pain and …

Pain involves a complex and comprehensive phenomenon with sensory, affective, cognitive
and behavioral components. The control of pain has a key role in determining the quality of …

Populations worldwide are ageing. Lower rates of fertility and increased longevity are both
contributing to the increase in the number of people aged 60 and older. The current estimate …

Background. Long‐term musculoskeletal pain is a major, often undertreated, disabling
health problem among an increasing number of older adults. Reflective STRENGTH‐giving …