Speed developed a classification for soft tissue pain.
Parameters:
(1) pain trigger
(2) pain intensity
(3) pain duration
(4) impact on ability to perform tasks
Pain Trigger |
Pain Intensity |
Pain Duration |
Impact |
Level |
none |
none |
NA |
none |
1 |
after extreme exertion only |
mild |
stops when activity stops |
none |
2 |
starts with some activities |
moderate |
lasts 1-2 hours after stopping activity |
some impact |
3 |
starts with activities and becomes worse |
moderate to severe |
lasts 3-6 hours after stopping activity |
significant impact |
4 |
starts with any activity and becomes much worse, may occur at rest |
severe |
lasts up to 24 hours after activity |
unable to perform |
5 |
Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
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