Shoulder Screening | Pain and Psychosocial Modifiers

This is the third lesson in the "Shoulder Screening" module.

Identifying the type of pain, mechanisms contributing to persistent pain and the influence of psychosocial factors are critical in the diagnostic process, and in selection of appropriate treatment interventions.

In this lesson we cover:

• Features of nociceptive, inflammatory and neuropathic pain.
• Mechanisms of persistent pain, including central sensitisation
• Identification of psychosocial factors and management principles
• Indications for referral

Learning Activities:

• 5 pre-reading articles
• Video presentation
• Quiz

Study time: 4 hrs (approx.)