Table 1 Treatment sessions
Intervention group (IG) | Control group (CG) | |
|---|---|---|
Session 1 | Review of the information sheet and signing of informed consent. Collection and recording of baseline data (age, sociodemographic data, clinical data, and medical and surgical history). Self-completion of tests (VAS, SF-12, TSK-11, and PCS). | |
Application of physiotherapeutic techniques with activated CRMRF. Explanation of the theory of pain and health education. | Application of physiotherapeutic techniques with deactivated CRMRF. Explanation of the theory of pain and health education. | |
Session 2–5 | Session protocol: • Registration of possible discomfort or adverse events perceived by the patient. • Application of physiotherapeutic techniques with activated CRMRF. • Pain education clarifications | Session protocol: • Registration of possible discomfort or adverse events perceived by the patient. • Application of physiotherapeutic techniques with deactivated CRMRF. • Pain education clarifications |
Session 6 | Collection of VAS, SF-12, TSK-11, and PCS tests. Session protocol (as described in session 2–5) | |
Session 7–9 | Session protocol (as described in session 2–5) | |
Session 10 | Session protocol (as described in session 2–5) Assessment of VAS, SF-12, TSK-11, PCS tests, evolution of the pathology, and referral (if required). | |