A practical guide for physiotherapists on effectively updating patients' outdated pain beliefs while maintaining therapeutic alliance. Learn evidence-based communication strategies that bridge the gap between traditional pain models and current pain science.
 

Key Takeaways:

1. Listen first: Understand patient's existing pain narrative
2. Build bridges: Connect old knowledge with new evidence
3. Empower through education: Use personalised analogies

Keywords:
Pain education, pain beliefs, patient communication, pain science, pain management, clinical communication