Clinical Reference

Nervous System Sensitization: Assessment Strategies for Clinicians

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Chronic PainNervous System Conditions
Nervous system sensitization involves increased pain response in the absence of tissue damage. It is common in people with chronic pain. Identifying nervous system sensitization may improve care for these people by allowing the clinician to focus on time contingent exercise approaches and pain neuroscience education. This resource outlines several assessment strategies to identify nervous system sensitization.
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