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  • Pain Management
  • Physical Therapy
  • Public Health Recommendations

Background:

  • Recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines recommend shifting chronic pain management from opioids to non-pharmacological therapies.
  • Many patients with chronic pain are on opioids due to historical prescribing practices or initial acute pain treatment.
  • Transitioning patients off opioids requires careful management and a focus on improving quality of life rather than complete pain elimination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance for physical therapists treating patients undergoing opioid tapering for chronic pain.
  • To equip physical therapists with the necessary knowledge to manage patients transitioning away from opioid therapy.
  • To outline a framework for interdisciplinary collaboration in chronic pain management during opioid reduction.

Main Methods:

  • This perspective article synthesizes current knowledge on chronic pain neurobiology, biopsychosocial factors, and opioid use.
  • It emphasizes the role of physical therapists in interdisciplinary pain management teams.
  • A framework is proposed to structure clinical reasoning for individualized patient care during opioid tapering.

Main Results:

  • Physical therapists require a comprehensive understanding of chronic pain mechanisms, opioid-related issues, and non-pharmacological treatment strategies.
  • Effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration are crucial for successful patient transitions.
  • A structured approach can help tailor pain management to individual patient needs and capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Physical therapists are well-positioned to lead patients through opioid tapering by integrating neuroscientific, biopsychosocial, and interdisciplinary care principles.
  • Shifting the treatment focus to functional improvement and quality of life is essential.
  • The proposed framework supports evidence-based, patient-centered care during this significant treatment paradigm shift.