Sökning: "pressure algometry"

Hittade 2 avhandlingar innehållade orden pressure algometry.

1. 1. Somatosensory dysfunctin in fibromyaligia : implications for pathophysiological mechanisms

   Författare :Eva Kosek; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Nyckelord :allodynia; diffuse noxious inhibitory controls DNIC ; fibromyalgia; hyperesthesia; isometric contraction; pain modulation; pain inhibition; pressure algometry; quantitative sensory testing; sensitivity; sensitization; tourniquet test; v;

   Sammanfattning : Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by generalized pain, tenderness, disturbed sleep and pronounced fatigue. The pathophysiology is unknown but peripheral mechanisms (i.e., muscle ischemia) as well as central mechanisms (dysfunction in endogenous pain modulation) have been implicated. LÄS MER

3. 2. Experimental Aspects on Chronic Whiplash-Associated Pain

   Författare :Dag Lemming; Björn Gerdle; Per Hansson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neck injury; whiplash-associated disorders; chronic pain; central sensitization; pain assessment; drug challenges; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Sammanfattning : Introduction: Chronic pain after whiplash trauma (chronic WAD) to the neck is still a common clinical problem in terms of pain management, rehabilitation and insurance claims. In contrast to the increased knowledge concerning mechanisms of chronic pain in general, no clinical guidelines exist concerning assessment, pain control and rehabilitation of patients with chronic WAD. LÄS MER