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1. Pain mechanisms
a. Phylogenetic role of pain
b. Theoretical concepts of pain onset
c. Neurological background and afferent system
d. Nociceptors and their role in pain sensation
e. Role of the brain in onset of pain
f. Multifactorial background of pain

2. Bio-psycho-social model of understanding and managing pain
a. Impact of pain on an individual
b. Importance of the psycho-social context in experiencing pain
c. Uniqueness of pain mechanisms and sensations between individuals
d. Relationship between feelings of safety and danger
e. Soft skills of working with patients

3. Acute pain and its properties
a. Role of acute pain
b. Body’s response to acute pain and local inflammatory processes
c. Selecting appropriate therapeutic procedures and evaluation systems

4. Chronic pain and its characteristics
a. Nervous system sensitivity
b. Systemic inflammation and organism response
c. Functional changes of the organism
d. Selecting appropriate therapeutic procedures and evaluation systems