Phenomenological Understanding of the Teaching of Pain and Emotions in Physiotherapy Practice.

Abstract

The study problematizes the mechanistic biopsychosocial method in the approach to pain and emotions, contrasting it with the transcomplex praxis of intersubjective experience in physiotherapy. The mechanistic model interprets pain exclusively from its tissue neurophysiological nature and the objective theory of the symptom, reducing emotions to a morbid and merely intelligible physiopathological correlation. In contrast, the intersubjective praxis (Sensible World) delves into the discursive and enunciative relationship between the physiotherapist and the patient-participant, recognizing the intimate pluriverse in the pain-emotion-healing experience. This epistemic shift aligns directly with the global sustainable development agenda: it contributes to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by promoting comprehensive health and to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by demanding systemic and interdisciplinary professional training. Indirectly, validating the patient's subjectivity and sensible experience supports the Reduction of Inequalities (SDG 10), while the transcomplex nature of the approach drives Innovation (SDG 9) and fosters Partnerships (SDG 17)  in health research and practice.