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Title: Physical activity should be the primary intervention for individuals living with chronic pain A position paper from the European Pain Federation (EFIC) 'On the Move' Task Force
Authors: Vaegter, Henrik Bjarke
Kinnunen, Marja
VERBRUGGHE, Jonas 
Cunningham, Caitriona
Meeus , Mira
Armijo-Olivo, Susan
Bandholm, Thomas
Fullen, Brona M.
Wittink, Harriet
Morlion, Bart
Reneman, Michiel F.
Issue Date: 2024
Publisher: WILEY
Source: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PAIN,
Status: Early view
Abstract: Background There is clear evidence demonstrating the benefits of physical activity (PA) on pain and overall health, however, PA is challenging for many individuals living with chronic pain. Even non-exercise specialists can (cost) effectively promote PA, but many health professionals report a number of barriers in providing guidance on PA, suggesting that it is not consistently promoted. This expert position paper summarizes the evidence and provides five recommendations for health professionals to assess, advise and support individuals living with any chronic pain condition with a long life expectancy in adopting and sustaining physically active lifestyles. Methods This position paper was prepared by the 'On The Move' Task Force of the European Pain Federation EFIC. Final recommendations were endorsed by the European Pain Forum, Pain Alliance Europe and the Executive Board of EFIC. Results We recommend that all health professionals (1) Take a history of the persons' PA levels, and put PA on the agenda, (2) Advise that PA is important and safe for individuals living with chronic pain, (3) Deliver a brief PA intervention and support individuals living with chronic pain in becoming physically active, (4) Discuss acceptable levels of PA-related soreness and pain and (5) Provide ongoing support in staying physically active. Significance Physical activity is safe and offers several advantages, including general health benefits, low risk of side effects, low cost and not requiring access to healthcare. Adoption of these recommendations can improve the quality of care and life of individuals living with chronic pain and reduce their overall health risks.
Notes: Vaegter, HB (corresponding author), Univ Hosp Odense, Pain Ctr, Pain Res Grp, Odense, Denmark.; Vaegter, HB (corresponding author), Univ Southern Denmark, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Clin Res, Heden 7,Indgang 200, DK-5000 Odense C, Denmark.
hbv@rsyd.dk
Document URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1942/43030
ISSN: 1090-3801
e-ISSN: 1532-2149
DOI: 10.1002/ejp.2278
ISI #: 001214213400001
Rights: 2024 The Authors. European Journal of Pain published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of European Pain Federation - EFIC. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial and no modifications or adaptations are made.
Category: A1
Type: Journal Contribution
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