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2021 Dec 11


Curr Pain Headache Rep


25


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Effect of Guided Imagery on Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life in Musculoskeletal Medicine: a Comprehensive Narrative Review.

Authors

Kaplun A, Alperovitch-Najenson D, Kalichman L
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2021 Dec 11; 25(12):76.
PMID: 34894311.

Abstract

Guided imagery (GI) is a non-pharmacological method used to reduce pain, stress, and anxiety. No comprehensive review has yet investigated the application of GI in musculoskeletal medicine, its various types, and potential mechanisms. The aim of this comprehensive narrative review was to examine the types of GI used in musculoskeletal medicine and GI effect on pain and health-related quality of life.