Medical Student WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Learning Objectives:
Understand the role of psychological interventions such as CBT, MBSR, and PNE in managing pain and disability following musculoskeletal injury.
Evaluate the effectiveness and integration of psychological treatments with traditional physical therapies for improved patient outcomes.
Analyze the relationship between psychological distress, inflammatory biomarkers (e.g., CRP, IL-6), and pain perception to inform individualized, evidence-based treatment strategies.