Chronic pain and psychosocial factors
Fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Chronic widespread pain with increased sensitivity of the central nervous system (central sensitisation), together with fatigue, sleep disturbance and cognitive difficulties. The diagnosis is made, among other things, according to the ACR criteria, after inflammatory, endocrine and neurological diseases have been ruled out. Treatment combines graded aerobic exercise, education and medication.
Psychosocial factors and kinesiophobia
Catastrophising, avoiding movement out of fear, depression and anxiety are proven predictors of low back pain becoming chronic. They are assessed with validated questionnaires, such as the STarT Back questionnaire and the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Treatment is based on the biopsychosocial model and graded exposure to movement and, when needed, also involves the psychiatrist at the polyclinic.
Appointments
An examination by a physiatrist does not require a referral. Please bring all your test results, scans and discharge letters to your first appointment.
Phone: 01 3737 333 · Mobile: 099 3737 333 · Email: info@faktorzdravlje.com
Faktor Zdravlje Polyclinic, Domobranska 25, Zagreb. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm.
