Physical medicine rehabilitation approach to pain

• Published in: Anesthesiology clinics Vol. 25; no. 4; p. 721
• Main Authors: Stanos, Steven P, McLean, James, Rader, Lynn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2007
• Subjects: Combined Modality Therapy - methods; Humans; Pain - rehabilitation; Patient Care Team; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - methods; Physical Therapy Modalities

A physical medicine and rehabilitation approach to acute and chronic pain syndromes includes a wide spectrum of treatment focus. Management includes an assessment and treatment model based on a biopsychosocial approach. Assessment includes a focus on pain behaviors, posture, muscle imbalances, and g...