Treating Fear: Imbalance, Pain, Reinjury, Incontinence, and Beyond (Recorded Webinar)

1. Defining Fear and Contrasting It With Anxiety

What is fear, and how does it differ from anxiety? In this chapter, clinically relevant neurophysiology that leads to central adaptations and compensations will be covered to clarify considerations between fear and anxiety.

2. Consequences and Expressions of Fear

In this chapter, learners will be introduced to the commonalities and many faces of fear. These include elevated pain, involuntary movements, elevated tone, altered biomechanics, anxiety, errors in performance (yips, twisties, cognitive errors, word-finding difficulties), and avoidant behavior.

3. The Foundations of Treating Fear

In this chapter, we will deliver evidence-based clinical approaches to reduce nociplasticity, all forms of maladaptive neuroplasticity, altered motor control, and elevated sensory receptors, as well as to moderate the autonomic nervous system response.

4. Preventing Fear-Avoidant Behavior

In this chapter, we will cover how to treat fear-induced behavior across the life span and range of diagnoses in neurology, pelvic health, orthopedics, and sport.

5. Personalizing Fear Management

In this chapter, we will cover how to personalize fear management and how to incorporate body movement as exercise.

6. Returning to Wellness and Staying There

In this chapter, we will discuss how to help fearful patients succeed after therapy has ended, including staying well and beating the next trauma. The reward cycle wins.

7. Question and Answer Session

In this chapter, we will go over and assess questions submitted during the webinar.