An Evidence - Based Treatment Program for Reducing Pain - Related Disability
Activity as the Key to Rehabilitation Success
Pain contributes to activity avoidance. For individuals with persistent pain, activity avoidance can lead to deconditioning, lower tolerance for physical activity, increased disability, and ultimately, reduced quality of life. Recent research has supported the view that return to activity is crucial to the success of rehabilitation for individuals with persistent pain conditions.
Emotional conditions such as depression, catastrophic thinking, fear of movement and perceived disability can play a major role in a person's recovery from a chronic pain condition. PDP and PGAP focus on these obstacles, facilitating a person's recovery.