This episode is the first of three episodes of our Pain Science Series. This week, we break down pain biology and try to simplify the pain process.&nbsp;
Topics Include:
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 <li>Defining pain</li>
 <li>Breaking down the process of pain&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Pain modulation&nbsp;</li>
 <li>What causes odd pains?</li>
 <li>Central sensitization&nbsp;</li>
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Ep. 12: Drivers of Persistent Pain

The Athletes First Performance Podcast is focused on improving the knowledge of athletes and service members, sports medicine practitioners, and human performance professionals, in the topics of military and sports performance and rehabilitation. The host, James Zotto, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS is a residency trained physical therapists who is currently working as a H2F Physical Therapist with the Army.