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Central aspects of pain associated with physical activity: results from the Investigating Musculoskeletal Health and Wellbeing cohort (2025)
Journal Article
Smith, S., Habib, M., Chaplin, W., Millar, B., McWilliams, D., & Walsh, D. (2025). Central aspects of pain associated with physical activity: results from the Investigating Musculoskeletal Health and Wellbeing cohort. PAIN Reports, 10(3), Article e1268. https://doi.org/10.1097/PR9.0000000000001268

Background:
Knee pain reduces activity, while inactivity can increase pain. The central nervous system modulates both pain and activity. The 8-item Central Aspects of Pain (CAP) questionnaire measures self-reported symptoms associated with current a... Read More about Central aspects of pain associated with physical activity: results from the Investigating Musculoskeletal Health and Wellbeing cohort.

Comparative effectiveness of various exercise interventions on central sensitisation indices: A systematic review and network meta-analysis (2025)
Journal Article
Ibrahim, A. A. E., McWilliams, D. F., Smith, S. L., Chaplin, W. J., Salimian, M., Georgopoulos, V., Kouraki, A., & Walsh, D. A. (2025). Comparative effectiveness of various exercise interventions on central sensitisation indices: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 68(4), Article 101894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2024.101894

Background: Central sensitisation (CS) increases musculoskeletal pain. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) or self-report questionnaires might indicate CS. Indices of CS might be suppressed by exercise, although the optimal exercise regimen remains un... Read More about Comparative effectiveness of various exercise interventions on central sensitisation indices: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.