Pain in elite athletes—neurophysiological, biomechanical and psychosocial considerations: a narrative review

Pain is a common problem among elite athletes and is frequently associated with sport injury. Both injury and pain interfere with peak performance. Pain management should be based on the physiological, anatomical and psychosocial influences on the individual’s pain and is not equivalent to injury ma...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2017-09, Vol.51 (17), p.1259-1264
Main Authors: Hainline, Brian, Turner, Judith A, Caneiro, J P, Stewart, Mike, Lorimer Moseley, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Athletes - psychology
Athletic Injuries - physiopathology
Athletic Injuries - psychology
Back pain
Biomechanics
Diabetes
Humans
Inflammation
Medicine
Nervous system
Nutrition
Pain - physiopathology
Pain - psychology
Pain management
Pain Management - methods
Pediatrics
Return to Sport
Sleep
Sports injuries
Sports medicine
Tendons
Trauma
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Summary:Pain is a common problem among elite athletes and is frequently associated with sport injury. Both injury and pain interfere with peak performance. Pain management should be based on the physiological, anatomical and psychosocial influences on the individual’s pain and is not equivalent to injury management, which focuses on musculoskeletal recovery and return-to-play. This narrative review provides a foundation for understanding the differing causes and types of pain in elite athletes, thereby serving as a springboard for comprehensive pain management.
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2017-097890