PAIN-CHRONIC PAIN, PACING & GRADED ACTIVITY
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SUMMARY
1. Activity scheduling: spreading activities throughout the day with regular breaks.
2. Pacing uses a "time-contingent" approach rather than a "pain-contingent" approach.
3. Find a baseline for activity without pain flare.
4. Start low and build up slow with 10-20% increases.
5. This builds confidence and tolerance. Give a written plan for flare-up management.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
