Joint Action10 Apr 2022

What does osteoarthritis pain feel like? with Dr Lisa Carlesso

There are a lot of descriptors used for osteoarthritis pain related to the character of pain, its distribution or location, its severity, its frequency - in particular, whether this is constant or intermittent.

New research into these pain patterns has shown that the different pain patterns experienced lead to different clinical outcomes in people with knee OA. If we can identify why some people have more constant or more severe pain, it might provide insights on which to intervene. This promising area of research can help to enhance prognosis and provide targeted treatment.

Lisa is a licensed physiotherapist and an assistant professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University (Ontario, Canada). Her extensive academic background in physical therapy and clinical epidemiology have shaped her research interests in common age-related musculoskeletal problems. Her most recent studies focus on improving treatment and outcomes for people with musculoskeletal disorders, such as knee osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain. Lisa is interested in understanding the mechanisms and consequences of pain as they relate to disability, mobility, participation, and healthy aging.

RESOURCES

Journal articles

· Association of Intermittent and Constant Knee Pain Patterns With Knee Pain Severity and With Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis Duration and Severity

· Association of Pain Sensitization and Conditioned Pain Modulation to Pain Patterns in Knee Osteoarthritis

· Use of IMMPACT Recommendations to Explore Pain Phenotypes in People with Knee Osteoarthritis

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· Twitter: @LisaCarlesso

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