Jun 28 • Peter Malliaras

Does pain science education improve outcomes for Achilles tendinopathy?

This is a new and lovely to read randomised trial comparing pain science education (including lots of good biopsychosocial info) versus placebo education for Achilles tendinopathy. Some interesting findings and potential avenues for further study. Definitely worth a listen and read!   

Link to paper:

Chimenti, Ruth L.a,*; Post, Andrew A.a; Rio, Ebonie K.b; Moseley, G. Lorimerc; Dao, Megana; Mosby, Hadleya; Hall, Medericd,e; de Cesar Netto, Cesare; Wilken, Jason M.a; Danielson, Jessicaf; Bayman, Emine O.g; Sluka, Kathleen A.a. The effects of pain science education plus exercise on pain and function in chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a blinded, placebo-controlled, explanatory, randomized trial. PAIN 164(1):p e47-e65, January 2023.