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An Experimental Investigation of a Cognitive-Behavioural and Movement-Retraining Program for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated with Occupational Overuse Injuries

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 October 2014

Hal Swerissen ,
Tom Matyas  and
Shane Thomas
Hal Swerissen*
Affiliation:
La Trobe University
Tom Matyas
Affiliation:
La Trobe University
Shane Thomas
Affiliation:
La Trobe University
*
Lincoln School of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Bundoora VIC 3083
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Abstract

Twenty-two subjects diagnosed as having an occupationally related injury to the connective tissues, joints or muscles of the hands, arms, neck, shoulders or upper back were included in an experimental study which investigated the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioural and movement-retraining program for reducing anxiety, depression, pain and disruption of activities by pain. Group and single case analyses indicated that the intervention program was associated with reductions in pain and the extent to which pain disrupted activities of daily living for some subjects, but program effects did not maintain over time.

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Research Article
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Behaviour Change , Volume 8 , Issue 2 , June 1991 , pp. 60 - 69
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Copyright © The Author(s) 1991

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