Cognitive oriented strategies

Question 1

What are “Psychologically Informed Therapies” and what is their goal in musculoskeletal practice?

Answer 1

Psychologically Informed Therapies incorporate cognitive strategies to enhance musculoskeletal practice by restoring function, reengaging activity, and preventing secondary disability.

Question 2

What is “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy” (CBT) and what is its aim?

Answer 2

CBT is based on the idea that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected. By changing negative thought patterns, it can influence behavior and improve emotional wellbeing.

Question 3

What is “Cognitive Functional Therapy” (CFT) and how does it work?

Answer 3

CFT combines cognitive, behavioral, and functional strategies to address movement and pain-related fears.

Question 4

What is “Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction” (MBSR) and what are its benefits?

Answer 4

MBSR involves cultivating awareness of the present moment in a non-judgmental way. It helps reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.

Question 5

What is “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (ACT) and how does it assist patients?

Answer 5

ACT encourages acceptance of unavoidable experiences while committing to values-driven actions.

Question 6

What are cognitive strategies?

Answer 6

Cognitive strategies are sets of mental (and behavioral) processes that are consciously implemented to achieve specific goals and solve problems.

Question 7

What is the focus of Psychologically Informed Practice (Therapy)?

Answer 7

Psychologically Informed Practice focuses on how communication skills can be used to minimize the impact of chronic pain.

Question 8

How is Psychologically Informed Practice (Therapy) viewed in relation to traditional care approaches?

Answer 8

It is advocated as a “middle way” between traditional biomedical or biomechanically focused care and mental health treatment.

Question 9

What is the purpose of cognitive strategies in health settings?

Answer 9

Cognitive strategies aim to enhance motor performance, pain management, and rehabilitation outcomes by leveraging the patient’s cognitive processes.

Question 10

What are the main cognitive strategies used in pain management and rehabilitation?

Answer 10

The main cognitive strategies are:

• Mental Imagery/Visualization
• Problem-Solving
• Attention Engagement/Control
• Self-Monitoring and Reflection
• Distraction
• Cognitive Reframing
• Dual-Task Training

Question 11

How is behavior influenced according to cognitive strategies?

Answer 11

Behavior is influenced by thoughts and beliefs embedded in motivation.

Question 12

What does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) integrate?

Answer 12

CBT integrates both cognitive and behavioural strategies.

Question 14

What does Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) integrate?

Answer 14

Cognitive and behavioural strategies

CBT addresses maladaptive thought patterns and behaviours.

Question 15

What types of thought patterns does CBT address?

Answer 15

Maladaptive thought patterns such as catastrophic thinking

CBT also addresses unhelpful behaviours.

Question 16

What does CBT aim to promote?

Answer 16

Adaptive coping mechanisms

This is critical for managing various psychological issues.

Question 17

List applications of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Answer 17

• Chronic pain management
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Behavioural change in rehabilitation

CBT techniques can be applied in various clinical settings.

Question 18

Give examples of techniques used in CBT.

Answer 18

• Activity pacing
• Attention diversion
• Cognitive restructuring
• Goal setting
• Graded exposure
• Maintenance strategies
• Pattern-solving strategies

These techniques are designed to help patients cope with their conditions.

Question 19

What benefits have been found from CBT?

Answer 19

• Pain relief
• Improved function
• Enhanced coping
• Better health-related quality of life

These benefits demonstrate the effectiveness of CBT in treatment.

Question 20

What is Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT)?

Answer 20

A physiotherapy-based approach integrating cognitive, behavioural, and functional components

CFT specifically addresses pain and movement dysfunctions.

Question 21

What is the focus of Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT)?

Answer 21

Movement and function

CFT takes a pain-specific approach.

Question 22

What is the goal of Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) for patients with low back pain?

Answer 22

Identify and overcome modifiable factors

This helps break the cycle of pain-related disability.

Question 23

What does Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy aim to increase?

Answer 23

Body awareness in relation to breathing, posture, cognition, and pain

This is essential for managing stress and pain.

Question 24

What does Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy train individuals to do?

Answer 24

• Accept experiences
• Regulate emotions
• Improve mood

These skills are vital for emotional and psychological well-being.

Question 25

What is MBSR?

Answer 25

An 8-week program involving mindfulness meditation

MBSR is designed to alleviate suffering associated with various disorders.

Question 26

How does Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction reduce maladaptive risk factors?

Answer 26

• Improves functional capacity
• Enhances pain management
• Improves quality of life
• Changes subjective perception of pain
• Reduces chronification

These improvements contribute to better overall health outcomes.

Question 27

What psychological factors contribute to the pain experience?

Answer 27

Emotional and behavioural consequences

These factors influence the development of persistent pain and treatment outcomes.

Question 28

True or False: Pain has no emotional consequences.

Answer 28

False

Pain has clear emotional and behavioural consequences that affect treatment outcomes.