Association of pain related beliefs with persistent pain and function in individuals with acute and subacute upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain

Aim of the study is to identify pain-related beliefs influencing persistent pain and function in patients with non-traumatic acute and subacute upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain. Objective of the study is  to explore the association of pain- related beliefs (Pain catastrophizing, Kinesiophobia, Self-efficacy, Fear avoidance, Expectation of Recovery) with persistent pain and function in acute and subacute upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain measured at baseline and 3 monthsParticipants will be recruited from department of physiotherapy, Kasturba hospital based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The study procedure will be described to the participants, and written consent will be obtained.At baseline, data including demographic details (age, gender, height, weight, education and hand dominance), clinical characteristics (duration of complaints, sites of pain recorded using body chart, Comorbidities, current treatments, pain intensity) and pain beliefs questionnaires (i.e., pain, catastrophizing, kinesiophobia ,fear avoidance, self-efficacy and expectation of recovery) will be recorded. After 3 months participants will be contacted telephonically and the pain intensity and function and pain persistence will be recorded.Data will be analysed.