Article
Heritability of musculoskeletal pain and pain sensitivity phenotypes: 2 generations of the Raine Study.
Pain - 1 Apr 2022
Waller Rob, Melton Philllip E, Kendell Michelle, Hellings Sophie, Hole Erlend, Slevin Alison, Soares Jian, Jacques Angela, Straker Leon, Beales Darren
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ABSTRACT: There is a need to better understand biological factors that increase the risk of persistent musculoskeletal (MSK) pain and heightened pain sensitivity. Knowing the heritability (how genes account for differences in people's traits) can enhance the understanding of genetic vs environmental influences of pain and pain sensitivity. However, there are gaps in current knowledge, including the need for...
Topics
- Humans
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Pain Threshold
- Phenotype
- Sleep
- Surveys and Questionnaires