Clinical Pressure Pain Threshold Testing in Neck Pain: Comparing Protocols, Responsiveness, and Association With Psychological Variables

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Lenerdene Levesque · Slovak Caves Administration

Julie Schick · Western Sydney University

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The results suggest that PPT is adequately reliable and that 3 measurements should be taken to maximize measurement properties. The variance explained by the psychological variables was small but significant for 3 constructs related to catastrophizing, depression, and fear of movement. Clinical implications for application and interpretation of PPT are discussed.

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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Pain Management and Placebo Effect Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

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Published in: Physical Therapy

Volume 94, Issue 6, pp. 827-837

DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20130369

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Clinical Pressure Pain Threshold Testing in Neck Pain: Comparing Protocols, Responsiveness, and Association With Psychological Variables

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