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?? Your Ideas Can Make a Difference! ???? Do you or someone you know experience musculoskeletal pain? Your voice matters! ??? Join the Digi4MSK Idea Contest and share your thoughts on: ? How to improve access to reliable health information ? How to combat misinformation in musculoskeletal health ?? Win a travel and accommodation grant to attend our final event in Zaragoza, Spain (September 2026, up to €500)! ?? Deadline: April 30, 2025 ?? Share your ideas today! Help us shape a better future for musculoskeletal health. ?? https://lnkd.in/d4k6wQTG #Digi4MSK #IdeaContest #HealthAwareness #MSKHealth #YourVoiceMatters

?? That’s a wrap! Thank you for joining our LIVE ONLINE session! Today, we explored how person-centered self-management support can empower patients to take an active role in their health while ensuring they feel guided and supported. A big thank you to our speaker for sharing valuable insights, and to all participants for your engagement and contributions. ?? Let’s keep the conversation going! Stay tuned for upcoming Digi4MSK events. ?? Missed part of the session? The recording will be available soon! #ThankYou #LiveOnline #SelfManagement #Digi4MSK #PersonCenteredCare #PainManagement

What are the most important skills for patients with musculoskeletal pain? ?? According to Nathan Hutting, self-management involves more than just pain relief—it's about decision-making, goal setting, action planning, and monitoring changes. ?? Other crucial factors include: ?? Understanding the condition ?? Social support & communication ?? Adapting lifestyle & activities ?? Developing self-efficacy and confidence Empowering patients with these skills can improve their independence and overall quality of life. Let's shift the focus from treatment to active self-management! #SelfManagement #PatientEmpowerment #ChronicPain #Digi4MSK #MusculoskeletalHealth

Self-management is key, but not always easy! Several factors can either support or hinder the process: ?? Knowledge & skills – Do patients and clinicians have the right tools? ?? Environment & resources – Does the system provide enough support? ? Role clarity – Are responsibilities well-defined? ?? Confidence – Do patients feel empowered to take action? ?? Expectations – Do beliefs align with realistic self-management goals? Understanding these factors is crucial for improving care and patient outcomes! #SelfManagement #PatientEmpowerment #HealthCareInnovation #Digi4MSK #MusculoskeletalHealth

Empowering patients for better self-management ?? ?? Effective self-management starts with engagement and responsibility. Helping patients develop the skills they need to actively manage their condition is key to optimizing their function and quality of life. ??? Are we equipping patients with the right tools to take charge of their health? #SelfManagement #PatientEmpowerment #HealthCommunication #Digi4MSK #MusculoskeletalHealth Nathan Hutting

?? Welcome to our LIVE ONLINE session with Nathan Hutting: "Person-Centered Self-Management Support in Clinical Practice" At Digi4MSK, we believe that self-management is most effective when it is truly patient-centered. In today's session, we will explore how healthcare professionals can support self-management in a way that is meaningful and practical for patients. ?? What role do clinicians play in guiding self-management? ?? How can we move from traditional care models to person-centered approaches? ?? What strategies can enhance adherence and patient confidence? We’re looking forward to an insightful discussion! Feel free to share your thoughts and questions in the chat. Let’s get started! #LiveOnline #SelfManagement #PersonCenteredCare #Digi4MSK #PainManagement

?? Self-Management: A Key to Reducing Future Healthcare Burdens Self-management is a patient-centered approach that empowers individuals to take an active role in controlling their pain, function, and quality of life. One of Digi4MSK’s key objectives is to provide the general population with the tools and skills needed to apply self-management strategies effectively. Beyond improving patient outcomes, self-management can help reduce the strain on healthcare systems. By equipping patients with the independence to manage their condition, we can lessen the need for frequent and costly medical visits. As highlighted by Aalborg University in our January webinar, Europe’s aging population will place increasing demands on healthcare services due to complex health conditions. By 2040, sustaining current healthcare levels would require a significant portion of the workforce dedicated to the sector—an unsustainable scenario. Innovative approaches, including self-management, are essential to relieving this burden while continuing to advance the treatment of pain and musculoskeletal disorders. ?? For more, see Report D3.1. at digi4msk.eu! #SelfManagement #HealthcareInnovation #MusculoskeletalHealth #PainManagement #Digi4MSK?

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LIVE ONLINE: Person-Centered Self-Management Support in Clinical Practice ??? Date: March 20? ? Time: 19:00 - 20:00 (CET)? ?? Where? Live on ZOOM How can we truly support self-management in clinical practice? ?? ?Join us in this interactive LIVE ONLINE session where we’ll explore person-centered approaches to self-management and how healthcare professionals can effectively empower patients to take control of their health. ?? Speaker: Nathan Hutting, an expert in self-management strategies. ?? Key discussion points:? ??? The role of the clinician in facilitating self-management? ??? How to shift from traditional care models to a person-centered approach? ??? Practical strategies to enhance self-management support ?? Sign up now & be part of the conversation! ??? Register here: https://lnkd.in/djh73v9E #LiveOnline #SelfManagement #PersonCenteredCare #PainManagement #Digi4MSK #Healthcare

?? ???????????????????? ????????: ???????? ???????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????? Decades ago, pain was seen as a simple, predictable process—intense stimuli activated specific receptors, sending direct signals to the brain. But this idea failed to explain why a light touch could cause excruciating pain in some conditions. In 1965, Melzack & Wall changed everything with the Gate Control Theory of Pain. They revealed that pain is not just a signal, but a complex experience influenced by multiple factors: ?? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????????? – The spinal cord filters and modulates pain signals before they reach the brain. ?? ?????????????????????????? ?????????????????? – Stress, emotions, and attention can amplify or reduce pain perception. ?? ?????????????? ?????????????? – The brain itself regulates pain intensity through descending mechanisms. ?? Why does this matter today? Understanding that pain is more than just damaged tissue helps us develop better pain management strategies, including education and movement-based approaches. ?? ???????? ???? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????? ????????—????’?? ???????????? ???? ?????? ??????????. #PainScience #PainManagement #Neuroscience #ChronicPain #Digi4MSK