Gate Control Theory

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Which fibers transmit pain to a second-order neuron?

A-delta + C fibers

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What structure can inhibit pain transmission at the spinal level?

Inhibitory interneuron

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Which fibers stimulate inhibitory interneurons and "close the gate"?

A-alpha + A-beta fibers

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What PT interventions use gate-control principles?

TENS/electrical stimulation + massage