Most cited papers from Pain in Motion

Pain in Motion

What are the most cited papers from Pain in Motion?

The most cited paper from Pain in Motion is "Chronic nociplastic pain affecting the musculoskeletal system: clinical criteria and grading system" (Eva Kosek, Daniel Joseph Clauw, Jo Nijs et al., 2021), with 550 citations. Next come "Central sensitisation in chronic pain conditions: latest discoveries and their potential for precision medicine" (525) and "Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Pain-Free and Chronic Pain Populations: State of the Art and Future Directions" (496).

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Showing 50 of 59 papers. Every paper with more than 117 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#	Paper
1	Chronic nociplastic pain affecting the musculoskeletal system: clinical criteria and grading system Eva Kosek, Daniel Joseph Clauw, Jo Nijs et al. · Pain Open access	11 May 2021	550
2	Central sensitisation in chronic pain conditions: latest discoveries and their potential for precision medicine Jo Nijs, Steven Z. George, Daniel Joseph Clauw et al. · The Lancet Rheumatology Open access	30 Mar 2021	525
3	Exercise-Induced Hypoalgesia in Pain-Free and Chronic Pain Populations: State of the Art and Future Directions David Andrew Rice, Jo Nijs, Eva Kosek et al. · Journal of Pain Open access	21 Mar 2019	496
4	Nociplastic Pain Criteria or Recognition of Central Sensitization? Pain Phenotyping in the Past, Present and Future Jo Nijs, Astrid Lahousse, Eleni Kapreli et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine Open access	21 Jul 2021	415
5	Evidence for central sensitization in patients with osteoarthritis pain: A systematic literature review Enrique Lluch, Rodnell Busigó Torres, Jo Nijs et al. · European Journal of Pain Review	3 Apr 2014	387
6	Central sensitization in fibromyalgia? A systematic review on structural and functional brain MRI Barbara J. Cagnie, Iris Coppieters, Sien Denecker et al. · Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism Review	8 Jan 2014	377
7	Brain changes associated with cognitive and emotional factors in chronic pain: A systematic review Anneleen Malfliet, Iris Coppieters, Paul van Wilgen et al. · European Journal of Pain ReviewOpen access	Feb 2017	353
8	Applying Modern Pain Neuroscience in Clinical Practice: Criteria for the Classification of Central Sensitization Pain Jo Nijs · Pain Physician Open access	14 Sep 2014	345
9	Physiologic Effects of Dry Needling Barbara J. Cagnie, Vincent Dewitte, Tom Barbe et al. · Current Pain and Headache Reports	25 Jun 2013	336
10	Structural and functional brain abnormalities in chronic low back pain: A systematic review☆ Jeroen Kregel, Mira Meeus, Anneleen Malfliet et al. · Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism Review	16 May 2015	320
11	Low Back Pain: Guidelines for the Clinical Classification of Predominant Neuropathic, Nociceptive, or Central Sensitization Pain Jo Nijs · Pain Physician Open access	14 May 2015	317
12	Effect of Pain Neuroscience Education Combined With Cognition-Targeted Motor Control Training on Chronic Spinal Pain Anneleen Malfliet, Jeroen Kregel, Iris Coppieters et al. · JAMA Neurology Open access	16 Apr 2018	281
13	Unraveling Negative Expectations and Nocebo-Related Effects in Musculoskeletal Pain Giacomo Rossettini, Andrea Colombi, Elisa Carlino et al. · Frontiers in Psychology Open access	16 Mar 2022	272
14	Thinking beyond muscles and joints: Therapists' and patients' attitudes and beliefs regarding chronic musculoskeletal pain are key to applying effective treatment Jo Nijs, Nathalie Anne Roussel, Cornelis Paul van Wilgen et al. · Manual Therapy	28 Dec 2012	248
15	Virtual Reality Applications in Chronic Pain Management: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Lisa Goudman, Julie Jansen, Maxime Billot et al. · JMIR Serious Games ReviewOpen access	10 May 2022	229
16	Clinical biopsychosocial physiotherapy assessment of patients with chronic pain: The first step in pain neuroscience education Amarins J. Wijma, Cornelis Paul van Wilgen, Mira Meeus et al. · Physiotherapy Theory and Practice	28 Jun 2016	225
17	Treatment of central sensitization in patients with chronic pain: time for change? Jo Nijs, Laurence Leysen, Johan Vanlauwe et al. · Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy	29 Jul 2019	224
18	Domains of Chronic Low Back Pain and Assessing Treatment Effectiveness: A Clinical Perspective Scott D. Tagliaferri, Clint T. Miller, Patrick J. Owen et al. · Pain Practice Open access	14 Oct 2019	220
19	Heart rate variability in patients with fibromyalgia and patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: A systematic review Mira Meeus, Dorien Goubert, Fien De Backer et al. · Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism Review	6 Jul 2013	213
20	Exercise therapy for chronic musculoskeletal pain: Innovation by altering pain memories Jo Nijs, Enrique Lluch Girbés, Mari Lundberg et al. · Manual Therapy	18 Jul 2014	209
21	Lumbar muscle structure and function in chronic versus recurrent low back pain: a cross-sectional study Dorien Goubert, Robby De Pauw, Mira Meeus et al. · The Spine Journal	26 Apr 2017	202
22	Pain Neurophysiology Education and Therapeutic Exercise for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Gema Bodes Pardo, Enrique Lluch Girbés, Nathalie Anne Roussel et al. · Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	12 Nov 2017	201
23	Structural Changes of Lumbar Muscles in Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review. Dorien Goubert, Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Mira Meeus et al. · PubMed	17 Jul 2017	201
24	The Dutch Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) Jeroen Kregel, Pieter J. Vuijk, Filip Descheemaeker et al. · Clinical Journal of Pain	29 Sep 2015	199
25	Treatment of central sensitization in patients with ‘unexplained’ chronic pain: an update Jo Nijs, Anneleen Malfliet, Kelly Ickmans et al. · Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy	15 Jun 2014	198
26	Exercise, Not to Exercise, or How to Exercise in Patients With Chronic Pain? Applying Science to Practice Liesbeth Daenen, Emma Varkey, Michael Kellmann et al. · Clinical Journal of Pain	24 Mar 2014	196
27	Central sensitization in chronic pain and medically unexplained symptom research: A systematic review of definitions, operationalizations and measurement instruments Carine den Boer, Linne Dries, Berend Terluin et al. · Journal of Psychosomatic Research Review	25 Dec 2018	191
28	Sleep Disturbances in Chronic Pain: Neurobiology, Assessment, and Treatment in Physical Therapist Practice Jo Nijs, Olivier Maîresse, Daniel Neu et al. · Physical Therapy Open access	5 Feb 2018	191
29	Trigger point dry needling for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome: current perspectives within a pain neuroscience paradigm César Fernández‐de‐las‐Peñas, Jo Nijs · Journal of Pain Research Open access	Jun 2019	190
30	Patient-centeredness in physiotherapy: What does it entail? A systematic review of qualitative studies Amarins J. Wijma, Anouck N Bletterman, Jacqui R. Clark et al. · Physiotherapy Theory and Practice Review	18 Aug 2017	187
31	A Modern Neuroscience Approach to Chronic Spinal Pain: Combining Pain Neuroscience Education With Cognition-Targeted Motor Control Training Jo Nijs, Mira Meeus, Barbara J. Cagnie et al. · Physical Therapy	30 Jan 2014	187
32	Brain-derived neurotrophic factor as a driving force behind neuroplasticity in neuropathic and central sensitization pain: a new therapeutic target? Jo Nijs, Mira Meeus, Jan J. Versijpt et al. · Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets	18 Dec 2014	185
33	The role of central sensitization in shoulder pain: A systematic literature review Marc N. Sanchis, Enrique Lluch, Jo Nijs et al. · Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism Review	16 Nov 2014	178
34	Fear of movement and avoidance behaviour toward physical activity in chronic-fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia: state of the art and implications for clinical practice Jo Nijs, Nathalie Anne Roussel, Jessica Van Oosterwijck et al. · Clinical Rheumatology	2 May 2013	175
35	Scapulothoracic muscle activity and recruitment timing in patients with shoulder impingement symptoms and glenohumeral instability Filip Struyf, Barbara J. Cagnie, Ann M J Cools et al. · Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology	17 Dec 2013	161
36	2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels Ariane Schwank, Paul Blazey, Martin Asker et al. · Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Open access	2022	160
37	The role of psychological factors in the perpetuation of pain intensity and disability in people with chronic shoulder pain: a systematic review Javier Martínez-Calderón, Mira Meeus, Filip Struyf et al. · BMJ Open ReviewOpen access	Apr 2018	160
38	Pain Treatment for Patients With Osteoarthritis and Central Sensitization Enrique Lluch Girbés, Jo Nijs, Rafael Torres-Cueco et al. · Physical Therapy Open access	8 Feb 2013	155
39	The role of mitochondrial dysfunctions due to oxidative and nitrosative stress in the chronic pain or chronic fatigue syndromes and fibromyalgia patients: peripheral and central mechanisms as therapeutic targets? Mira Meeus, Jo Nijs, Linda Hermans et al. · Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets	9 Jul 2013	151
40	Effectiveness of dry needling for chronic nonspecific neck pain: a randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial Ester Cerezo-Téllez, María Torres-Lacomba, Isabel Fuentes-Gallardo et al. · Pain Open access	18 Apr 2016	149
41	Risk factors of pain in breast cancer survivors: a systematic review and meta-analysis Laurence Leysen, David Beckwée, Jo Nijs et al. · Supportive Care in Cancer Review	10 Aug 2017	146
42	Analgesic effects of manual therapy in patients with musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review Lennard P. Voogt, J. de Vries, Mira Meeus et al. · Manual Therapy Review	19 Sep 2014	145
43	Best-Evidence for the Rehabilitation of Chronic Pain Part 1: Pediatric Pain Lauren E. Harrison, Joshua W. Pate, Patricia A. Richardson et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine Open access	21 Aug 2019	143
44	Diffuse noxious inhibitory control is delayed in chronic fatigue syndrome: An experimental study Mira Meeus, Jo Nijs, Naomi Van de Wauwer et al. · Pain	10 Jul 2008	143
45	Sleep disturbances and severe stress as glial activators: key targets for treating central sensitization in chronic pain patients? Jo Nijs, Marco L. Loggia, Andrea Polli et al. · Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets	7 Jul 2017	141
46	Expanded Distribution of Pain as a Sign of Central Sensitization in Individuals With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis Enrique Lluch Girbés, Lirios Dueñas, Marco Barbero et al. · Physical Therapy Open access	4 Mar 2016	137
47	Best Evidence Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain Part 3: Low Back Pain Anneleen Malfliet, Kelly Ickmans, Eva Huysmans et al. · Journal of Clinical Medicine Open access	19 Jul 2019	135
48	Inventory of Personal Factors Influencing Conditioned Pain Modulation in Healthy People: A Systematic Literature Review Linda Hermans, Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Dorien Goubert et al. · Pain Practice ReviewOpen access	26 May 2015	135
49	Dimensionality and Reliability of the Central Sensitization Inventory in a Pooled Multicountry Sample Antonio Cuesta‐Vargas, Randy Neblett, Alessandro Chiarotto et al. · Journal of Pain Open access	2 Dec 2017	134
50	Prevalence of aromatase inhibitor-induced arthralgia in breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis David Beckwée, Laurence Leysen, Kaipo Meuwis et al. · Supportive Care in Cancer Review	15 Feb 2017	131

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