Both Gender and Agonistic Experience Affect Perceived Pain during the Cold Pressor Test.

Pierluigi DiotaiutiStefano CorradoStefania ManconeMarco PalomboAngelo RodioLavinia Falese Elisa LangianoThaìs Cristina SiqueiraAlexandro Andrade

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2022)

The study confirmed a significant difference in pain perception associated with the athletes' gender and agonistic experience. Separate explanations related to the pattern of pain inhibition and the acquired reduction in pain sensitivity are reported.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
mental health
physical activity
spinal cord
social support
postoperative pain