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Consumer Guide to Pain Medications and Treatments
From the American Chronic Pain Association

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Pain Center Takes Proactive Approach
By Tom McDonough
Pain Medicine News

Articles from the RSDSA Review

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for CRPS
By Stephen Bruehl, PhD

Clinical Q & A: Can there be too many sympathetic nerve blocks for the treatment of CPRS?
By William E. Ackerman, III, MD

Q & A About Methadone
By Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM

Overview of Ketamine Infusion Therapy
By Philip Getson, DO

Pregabalin and Gabapentin for Neuropathic Pain and CRPS
By Brett R. Stacey, MD, and Pamela Campbell, MD

Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy: Can it Relieve Your Pain?
By Patricia McAdams

Ziconotide in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
By Lynn R. Webster, MD, FACPM, FASAM

What is the Difference between Peripheral Neuropathy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
By Elliot T. Udell, DPM

Lessons from the Front: Questions for Lt. Col. Chester C. Buckenmaier, III

Biofeedback for CRPS: Why Haven't I Tried That?
By Kenneth R. Lofland, PhD

Clinical Corner: How are bone scans used in the diagnosis and treatment of CRPS?
By Angela Mailis-Gagnon, MD, MSc

RSD and Sleep Disorders
By R. Norman Harden, MD

Fibromyalgia
By Scott Fishman, MD

Evidence Based Guideliness on CRPS
Netherlands Association of Posttraumatic Dystropy Patients

CRPS and Dentistry

Dental Care and Chronic Pain
By Louis Siegelman, DDS

RSD and Dentistry
By Dr. Aldino P. Maggiulli

A Dentist's View of CRPS
By Christopher R. Brown, DDS, MMPS

Author: Arden RL, Bahu SJ, Zuazu MS, Berguer R
Title: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy of the Face: Current Treatment Recommendations
Source: Laryngoscope. 1998;108:437-442.

Author: Melis M, Zawawi K, Al-Badawi E, Logo SL, Mehta N
Title: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in the Head and Neck: A review of the Literature
Source: J Orofacial Pain. 2002;16:93-104.

Dental Issues related to Neuropathic Facial Pain and Trigeminal Neuralgia
From The Facial Pain Association

The mission of The Facial Pain Association (formerly The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association) is to serve as an advocate for patients living with neuropathic facial pain, including trigeminal neuralgia, by providing information, encouraging research and offering support.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

Author: Rodda B, Huss R, Carbajal-Rowland C, Elhosseine L, Kinsley L, Sanders K
Title: Using Physical Therapy Management of Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Pilot Study

Chronic Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
How To Cope With Pain Blog

Functional Restoration & Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
By Steven D. Feinberg, MD, and Rachel M. Feinberg, PT, DPT

Amplified Abdominal Pain in Children
By Lori Brake, PTA; Jennifer Sherker, PsyD; David Sherry, MD; Kathy Fash, PT, DPT, CSCS, CBIS

CRPS Treatment: Desensitization

When the shoe is on the other foot…
By Melanie E. Swan, OTR/L

Aquatic Therapy
By Melanie Swan,OTR/L

The Skinny on Home Exercise Programs
By Melanie Swan, OTR/L

Mirror Therapy
Read more articles on Mirror Therapy in our Archive

Mailbag: Mirror Therapy
By Kathe Gallagher, MSW

Reflex Pain Management: Mirror Box Therapy Rehabiliation for CRPS Relief

Treatment Tools

Treating Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: A Guide for Therapy
A brochure on treating CRPS from an occupational therapist.

"Telltale Signs of CRPS" HandiCard
To assist health care providers, patients, and families to better diagnose CRPS, RSDSA has, with its Scientific Advisory Committee, developed and produced a wallet-sized, 2-sided laminated cards with the 11 Telltale Signs of CRPS on one side and a pain scale on the other.
Up to 5 cards free to members. Additional cards are $0.10 for members, $0.15 for nonmembers. Bulk (100): $7 for members and $10 for nonmembers.

Videos

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Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Interactive Video

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