Findings of interest from immunology and psychoneuroimmunology

Man Ther. 2007 May;12(2):176-80. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2006.06.007. Epub 2006 Aug 7.

Abstract

The biopsychosocial paradigm is now the main model when dealing with most human health disorders. One of the strengths of this model is that it encourages broader thinking when assessing and managing patients. It also encourages broader reading into areas not traditionally associated with manual therapy. Immunology and neuroscience are amongst the fastest growing medical sciences. These fields come together in the relatively new area of psychoneuroimmunolgy. This article examines some findings from these fields that are not widely discussed in the physical therapy professions. These findings are of relevance to many of the disciplines within the physical therapies. It is the authors aim to stimulate further interest in the relevant, yet often under explored areas of immunology and psychoneuroimmunology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Autoimmune Diseases / physiopathology
  • Autoimmune Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Disease Models, Animal
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Biological
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / immunology*
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Psychoneuroimmunology / methods*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index