Articles tagged under ‘Chronic pain’
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Migraines and work
A quick guide to understanding, accommodating and preventing migraines at work.
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An introduction to self-compassion
A look at the emerging evidence on a meditation-based approach that promises relief from depression, anxiety and rumination.
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Can mind body treatments cure chronic pain?
Bold claims are emerging about chronic pain eliminated by psychological treatments with a mind-body focus.
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Dr Melita Giummarra: Injury, Compensation and Perceptions of Injustice
Monash University in association with the Transport Accident Commission conducted a study into perceptions of injustice, chronic pain and pain-related disability.
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Webinar Recording: How PAIN can be the key to successful RTW
This webinar discusses how gains can be made by understanding the complexity of factors that contribute to pain and disability.
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Making the most of a referral for pain management
What does it mean and how to make the most of it.
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Video: It's time to say good-bye to brain drain
Rob Aurbach talks about the neuroplasticity, and the impact of negative messages on pain and return to work.
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The opiate trap
The use of opiates in chronic pain cases should be carefully monitored. Patients need a high level of support and a good understanding of treatment options.
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Back to the past
Back pain flare-ups are a normal part of recovery.
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Spooked by chronic pain?
SuperDoc talks you through celebrity gossip 101 - and unsheets the spooks of chronic pain
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Making the most of a referral for pain management
What does it mean and how to make the most of it.
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Re-wiring the brain
The brain's ability to adapt to new situations might be the key to understanding long-term chronic pain.
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Case Study: Cool, calm and in control
A worker's confidence and approach to self-management can make the difference between a successful return to work and permanent incapacity.
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Healthy mind, healthy body
Mind-body therapies, which focus on creating mental well being, could play a significant role in pain relief
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Separating stress and chronic pain
Stress makes chronic pain worse, and worsens RTW outcomes. Here are 10 ideas to help alleviate the stress that often accompanies chronic pain.
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Opioids: Q & A
Are opioids a safe and effective treatment for acute pain? How about chronic pain? What are the risks and benefits?
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Employees not coping with pain
Understanding how distress interferes with recovery is the key to addressing difficult RTW cases.
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What's more painful than chronic pain? Chronic pain in 'The System'
Workers' comp and RTW systems can exacerbate chronic pain, but as Coralie Wales from Chronic Pain Australia explains, that's not the end of the story...
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Chronic pain in America
A quarter of working Americans suffer daily pain
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The outcomes of lumbar spinal fusion surgery — a tale of 2 studies
Lumbar spinal fusion surgery is an increasing, but controversial procedure for chronic low back pain. Two studies suggest we need to rethink its value for injured workers.
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Back pain RTW delayed by poor mental health
Depression and anxiety delay sustained RTW for workers with work-related musculoskeletal disorders. New mental health problems lead to larger delays than pre-existing problems – and men are more vulnerable to delay than women.
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Bumpy road to RTW with whiplash injuries
For people with chronic whiplash-related disorders, RTW is a difficult process, with alternating progress and setbacks. Support at work, and better planning around treatment both help.
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Migraines: Workplace costs
Migraines are a significant cause of presenteeism, according to research from Japan, with sufferers reporting feeling misunderstood and guilty at work.
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Predicting – without overtreating – chronic LBP
A screening tool developed in Australia could help workers’ compensation systems and treating practitioners better target early intervention initiatives for workers with lower back pain.
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Non-invasive, drug-free, durable treatments for chronic pain: what works?
Exercise is effective in reducing pain and improving function with many types of chronic pain – but other non-surgical, drug-free therapies can help too, including some mind-body practices.
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Research short: How long will chronic low back pain last?
A Dutch study has produced a simple, efficient means for assessing the probable duration of low back pain.
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Research short: Getting disability off your back
New research shows patient anxiety and distress about a lower back complaint significantly reduces the chance of a successful return to work outcome.
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Research short: Abnormal tactile sensations in chronic pain
Canadian researchers have highlighted the lack of knowledge about the causes of abnormal and reduced sensations in the limbs of patients.
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Guided internet-based cognitive behavioural treatment for chronic back pain reduces pain catastrophising
A randomized controlled trial from Sweden offers hope for chronic back pain sufferers.
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Research short: link found between pain symptoms and confidence
Believing that you can cope with whatever life brings you has a positive impact on pain symptoms - and there are ways of assessing coping confidence at work.
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The surprising incidence of pain in young adults
Short and long term pain is common in the 18-25 year old age group.
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The great unknown: risk factors for co-existing chronic pain syndromes
The current understanding of the occurrence of multiple regional chronic pain syndromes is discussed and concludes more research is needed.
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Depression: Optimising care for the employee and the workplace
Depression exacerbates and prolongs pain. What does this mean for the workplace?
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Multidisciplinary rehab program shows benefits beyond the short term
A two-year study shows the continuing benefits of comprehensive rehab.
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Despair and low back pain: Connecting as a starting point-The evidence
People with chronic low back pain can lose their sense of control over life, a major demotivating factor