Lecture 2: Advances in Pain Science - Current and Future Topics in the Study of Pain and Their Implications for Rehabilitation

regions of the brain are responsible for process in emotions are similar to those involved in what?

in processing pain

many of the areas that process pain are?

limbic structures

the limbic system first processes information at a subconscious level and then activates what?

conscious thought to modify or modulate initial responses

processing of emotions: with chronic pain, the areas involved in processing stimulus shifts from what regions?

from somatosensory regions of the brain to those responsible for processing emotions

what are the 3 modes or networks of brain activity?

1. default mode network (homeostasis)
2. salience network (monitoring)
3. central executive network (respond)

which network of the brain is conscious?

central executive network

what do cortical regions function for more of?

analytical thought and conscious levels of reasoning and abstract thought

subcortical regions are for more of what thoughts?

more unconscious thought processes

implicit vs explicit learning: what percentage is explicit v implicit

explicit learning (conscious) 10% of behavior
implicit learning (subconscious) 90% of behavior

what are the 4 key points in the 30 day window after an injury?

1. don't let long term memories form
2. PTSD research show us that long term memories are stored at 30 days
3. early intervention is key
4. reduce fear and need for protection

learning not to gave pain is a process that involves what 4 steps?

1. recall past injury
2. encoding new response
3. storage new response
4. retrieval new response

how do we learn about pain ? (4 steps)

1. injury
2. encoding
3. storage (consolidation)
4. retrieval (recall)

what are the 6 stages of memory formation?

1. exposure
2. encoding
3. consolidation
4. storage
5. retrieval / recall
6. reconsolidation

what percentage of individuals will experience a traumatic event during their lifetime?

60.7%