Abstract:
Background. Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is a
common issue that impacts a large part of the population,
resulting in functional impairment and reduced quality of
life. Despite its prevalence, some still see CMP as a symptom
of another disease rather than a distinct condition. Chronic
pain is a significant medical issue that affects many individuals daily. Aim of study: This study aimed to evaluate
the effectiveness of clinical and functional assessment tools
in the rehabilitation of patients with CMP, focusing on improving pain control, functional ability and quality of life in
general. Material and methods. Based on peer-reviewed
articles from 2019 to 2024 on PubMed, Google Scholar database, Research Gate, on the keyword “musculoskeletal
pain during rehabilitation”. Results. Considering that CMP
is a multidimensional and complex clinical condition, current recommendations for evaluating CMP are based on the biopsychosocial model of health care, which clinicians
should apply takes a practical integrated management approach, starting with an assessment that focuses not only
on pain but on pain in general people. Clinical guidelines
recommend disability assessment as the highest priority
when dealing with people with chronic pain. Importantly,
people with CMP or higher with higher disability were eight
times more likely to seek care than those with low disability. Conclusion. The healthcare community must elevate
the discussion of CMP management beyond pain, to include
the significant benefits that improved functional outcomes
bring to patients. Functional improvement is the second
most valued treatment expectation in pain patients (first is
pain control), highlighting the value that patients place on
this factor.
