5 facts about pain prevention

 

5 facts about pain prevention

Pain is a normal human experience. Its purpose is one of protection. However, often when pain becomes chronic, it is not a signal of ongoing tissue damage requiring protection.

Pain Physiotherapist Dr Tania Gardner APAM, with contributions from Tim Austin APAM NSW Pain Group Chair, Melanie Galbraith APAM WA group Chair, Michelle Wilson APAM, Peter Roberts APAM, FACP, Lois Tonkin APAM and Honoured APA Member and National Pain Group Chair Dianne Wilson, discuss the five key facts for pain prevention.

The Physiotherapy Research Foundation (PRF) has highlighted key messages from the 5 facts article featured in the July edition of InMotion and produced this infographic. Click on the image below to access a printable A3 file.