Summary
Did you know that Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is the most painful chronic disease on the McGill Pain Scale? Despite the complex nature of this condition, over 70% of patients with CRPS improve significantly after one year of treatment with proper management. This one-hour course, given by Bahram Jam, physiotherapist and founder of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI), reviews the most relevant scientific literature on the subject. With a strong focus on clinical practice, the course explores the 10 non-pharmaceutical management options for CRPS in physiotherapy using several real-life examples.
Objectives
- Know how to explain complex regional pain syndrome and what the main impacts of the disease are on the quality of life of affected individuals.
- Know the main diagnostic elements of CRPS.
- Be familiar with different physical therapy management options for CRPS and understand the brain mechanisms involved.
- Become familiar with the application of the different management options discussed to improve patient well-being.
Course Content
Target professionals
Content is not intended for use outside the scope of the learner’s license or regulation. Continuing education courses should not be taken by people who are not licensed or regulated.This does not apply when they are part of a specific plan of care. By participating in this course, the participant agrees to respect his/her professional scope of practice.
Very practical clinical advice