Physiotheraphy for chronic pain
Research project
Contact person: Ann L. Persson
Physiotherapy for chronic pain comprises varying techniques and
many methods, but since physiotherapy is a rather new area within
research, many techniques have not yet been evaluated in an
evidence based way. RCT's focus is here to collect internationally
published findings.
RCT has published four systematic reviews about physical activity
for fibromyalgia (1), early management after whiplash trauma (2),
stabilization training for low back pain (3), and relaxation for
musculoskeletal pain (4).
1. Lönnerheim J, Eliasson S, Persson AL. Physical exercise in
fibromyalgi - a review of randomized controlled studies. Nordisk
Fysioterapi 2006;10:29-40 (article in Swedish).
2. Lundmark H, Persson AL. Physiotherapy and management in early
whiplash associated disorders (WAD) - a review. Advances in
Physiotherapy 2006;8:98-105.
3. Hauggaard A, Persson AL: Specific spinal stabilisation
exercises in patients with low back pain: a systematic review.
Physical Therapy Reviews 2007;12:233-248.
4. Persson AL, Veenhuizen H, Zachrison L, Gard G. Relaxation as
treatment for chronic musculoskeletal pain - a systematic review of
randomised controlled studies. Physical Therapy Reviews
2008;13:355-365.