ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2021
Physiotherapy support for self-management of persisting musculoskeletal pain disorders.
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- The experiences of physiotherapists regarding self-management practices for patients with non-specific chronic low back pain, South Africa: A qualitative study.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2026Article
- Reaching a consensus on a patellofemoral pain syndrome self-management programme for recreational cyclists in Saudi Arabia: A modified Delphi study.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2026Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Kuwaiti Pilgrims During Hajj 2024.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Self-Management Strategies for Low Back Pain Among Horticulture Workers: Protocol for a Type II Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Osteoarthritis: Insights into Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, Therapeutic Avenues, and the Potential of Natural Extracts.Current issues in molecular biology · 2024Review
- Supported self-management in long-term conditions in an African context.The South African journal of physiotherapy · 2024Article
- Editorial: "A Touch of Physiotherapy"-The significance and meaning of touch in the practice of physiotherapy.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMusculoskeletal pain (MSKP) is an extremely common pain disorder in almost all populations. Self-management (SM) support is a programme to prepare people to self-manage their health condition effectively, while maintaining quality of life. SM is a cost-effective and context-specific strategy to address the global public health burden.
objectivesSelf-management needs a change in behaviour from seeking unnecessary medical care to safely self-managing symptoms. As changing individuals' behaviour is challenging, the objective of my literature review was to identify the characteristics, in both therapist and patient, to successfully engage in SM.
methodA narrative literature review, that could inform evidence-based support programmes for SM of MSKP.
resultsStudies on successful implementation of SM of MSKP do not report strong outcomes. However, in more recent years a few positive outcomes were reported, possibly as a result of research evidence for the application of psychosocial skills and contemporary pain neuroscience in the management of persistent MSKP.
conclusionPsychologically-informed physiotherapy, addressing psychosocial barriers to the maintenance of SM programmes, could facilitate more successful outcomes. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Before engaging in a SM support programme, obstacles to behaviour change must be identified and addressed in a SM support programme, to facilitate individuals towards taking safe responsibility for their healthcare. Therapists working with patients with persistent MSKP, should upskill themselves to be in line with the latest pain and psychosocial research literature. Moreover, communication skills training seems to be a priority for effective SM support programmes.
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