Insights into the Assessment Strategies and Non-Pharmacological Management of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions Linked to Chronic Pain Condition
A special issue of Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology (ISSN 2411-5142). This special issue belongs to the section "Functional Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 August 2025
Special Issue Editors
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Interests: epidemiology; rehabilitation in orthopedics and neurology; validation of measuring tools; rehabilitation; psychometric and outcome measures validity
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are organizing a Special Issue on the assessment and treatments of musculoskeletal dysfunctions associ-ated with chronic pain. Chronic pain is a multifactorial condition that affects physical, cognitive, and psycho-social functioning. In some patients, peripheral and central sensitization could lead to some musculoskeletal dysfunctions, such as postural alterations throughout the whole spine, a reduction in range of motion, and ac-tive trigger points. This constellation of musculoskeletal dysfunction could complicate clinical management and may act as risk factor for pain chronicity. Non-pharmacological treatments for pain management are com-monly divided into psychological, physiological, complementary, and alternative treatments. This Special Issue aims to explore the recent advancements in assessment and non-pharmacological treatments of the musculo-skeletal dysfunction related to chronic pain in order to better understand the mechanisms that underlie the pathophysiology. We are pleased to invite researchers involved in the study of chronic pain that could contrib-ute with innovative work to submit high-quality articles or reviews related to this issue.
Dr. Deodato Manuela
Dr. Giovanni Galeoto
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- musculoskeletal dysfunctions
- chronic pain
- pathophysiology
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