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Pain, Chronicity, and Disability

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Pain is a central element of the experience of musculoskeletal injury. In a small but significant proportion of individuals who sustain musculoskeletal injury, pain symptoms will persist indefinitely. In recent years, efforts have been made to identify factors that might predispose individuals to the development of chronic pain. This chapter briefly discusses research that has addressed the neurophysiological and psychological factors that might play a role in the transition from acute to chronic pain. The role of chronic pain in prolonged occupational disability is explored and treatment implications are addressed.

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  3. Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, Terrill Hall, 1155 Union Circle #311280, Denton, TX, 76203, USA

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