Effectiveness of Physiotherapist's Communication Skills on Clinical Outcomes in Chronic Musculoskeletal Patients
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the physiotherapist's communication on the clinical presentation of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants should speak and understand the Greek language, as the questionnaires and the video will be in Greek * Participants should experience pain in one of the following four different areas: cervical or lumbar spine, knee, or shoulder * Pain of musculoskeletal origin * Pain lasting more than 3 months, evident on most days of the week to be classified as chronic pain, with a pain intensity of at least 3/10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Medication for neurological/psychiatric disorders * Pain medication on the day agreed upon with the researcher, in order to minimize the potential influence of medication * Undergoing surgery in the last six months * Pregnancy or childbirth before 1 year