Pain Science in Practice (Part 4): <i>Central Sensitization I</i>
Morten Hoegh
Abstract
SYNOPSIS: Central sensitization is an umbrella term for facilitated synaptic plasticity. This editorial (1) explains the differences between homosynaptic and heterosynaptic plasticity, (2) explains the role of glia cells in dorsal horn neuroplasticity, and (3) briefly discusses the clinical relevance of central sensitization and nociplastic pain. Part 5 covers wind-up, classical central sensitization, and long-term potentiation. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2023;53(1):1–4. doi:10.2519/jospt.2023.11569
Topics & Concepts
Central sensitizationSensitizationLong-term potentiationNeuroscienceFrench hornNeuroplasticitySynaptic plasticityDorsumPsychologyMedicineAnatomyInternal medicineNociceptionReceptorPedagogyPain Mechanisms and TreatmentsIon channel regulation and functionMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation