Therapeutic Approach to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Course Description

Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) can be a challenging diagnosis for many health care professionals. The etiology and methods of its development are still not completely understood to the overall healthcare community.  It requires a keen understanding of the many different symptoms to establish the most beneficial plan of care.  This presentation will review the most current theories and diagnostic criteria for treatment of CRPS.  Treatment plans from different healthcare professions will be discussed to highlight the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach.  The utilization of rehabilitation services has been shown to be effective in the treatment of CRPS and are essential within the multidisciplinary approach.  This presentation will help rehabilitation professionals to understand the most current methods for an effective plan of care.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Discuss the different theories of abnormal pain pathology and CRPS.
• Identify symptoms which would classify as CRPS.
• Recognize the treatment techniques used by physicians to care for CRPS.
• Compare the different methods of CRPS rehabilitation.
• Explain the effects of how CRPS affects the body.
• Explain how to implement effective treatment plans to treat CRPS and improve pain and mobility allowing the patient to better engage in ADLs
• Recall the different multi-disciplinary approaches to CRPS care.
• Recognize the progression of CRPS symptoms throughout the course of care.

• Prerequisites

  None

• Educational Level

  Basic

• Other

  Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to complete a 10 question post-test with a minimum passing score of 70%.