The power of Nocebo (the opposite of placebo)
Last weekend I went on a course for Osteopaths and Physiotherapists about running injuries. One of the most interesting take home points was that many injuries have now been renamed as this can effect the effects on patients. So for example ITB syndrome how now been renamed ITB pain as even using the word ‘syndrome’ implies long term, unchanging pain and this alone can effect how people feel.Achilles Tendinopathy is now the official term for what sued to be called achilles tendinitis or achilles tendinosis as these 2 terms imply specific biological processes that are unclear and change the way the osteopath, physio and patient approach the treatment plan.It’s seems crazy that the name of the diagnosis can have such an effect but the power of the mind never ceases to amaze. Underestimate at your peril!!!
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Last weekend I went on a course for Osteopaths and Physiotherapists about running injuries. One of the most interesting take home points was that many injuries have now been renamed as this can effect the effects on patients.
So for example ITB syndrome how now been renamed ITB pain as even using the word ‘syndrome’ implies long term, unchanging pain and this alone can effect how people feel.
Achilles Tendinopathy is now the official term for what sued to be called achilles tendinitis or achilles tendinosis as these 2 terms imply specific biological processes that are unclear and change the way the osteopath, physio and patient approach the treatment plan.
It’s seems crazy that the name of the diagnosis can have such an effect but the power of the mind never ceases to amaze. Underestimate at your peril!!!
