PiPT in ADSM With MSD

An approach designed to incorporate the concepts of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for pain management into routine clinical PT practice in order to modify maladaptive responses associated with chronicity. The goal of PiPT is to promote a fast and optimal recovery by removing psychological obstacles, obviating the need for referral to a psychologist and facilitating triage to other health professionals in a timely manner when needed. PiPT training includes education about the neuropsychology of pain, patient communication skills, and identification of psychosocial risk factors for chronicity and treatment approaches that include reassurance, relaxation, and psycho-behavioral reactivation.