The treatment of CRPS I from the occupational therapist's point of view

The treatment of CRPS I from the occupational therapist's point of view

The therapeutic management of the complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS I) depends on its severity, and should take place in an interdisciplinary setting. In addition to medical and psychological intervention, occupational therapy plays a major role in the care of patients. Following a case review an...

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Published in:Handchirurgie, Mikrochirurgie, plastische Chirurgie Vol. 43; no. 1; p. 32
Main Authors: Hügle, C, Geiger, M, Romann, C, Moppert, C
Format: Journal Article
Language:German
Published: Germany 01-02-2011
Subjects:
Arm Injuries - rehabilitation
Combined Modality Therapy
Compression Bandages
Cooperative Behavior
Disability Evaluation
Edema - rehabilitation
Exercise Therapy - methods
Hand Injuries - rehabilitation
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Occupational Therapy
Pain - etiology
Pain - rehabilitation
Patient Care Team
Physical Therapy Modalities
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy - rehabilitation
Resistance Training - methods
Self-Help Devices
Therapy, Computer-Assisted - methods
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Summary:The therapeutic management of the complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS I) depends on its severity, and should take place in an interdisciplinary setting. In addition to medical and psychological intervention, occupational therapy plays a major role in the care of patients. Following a case review and patient interview, an assessment of hand function is obtained using a quantitative determination of pain levels, oedema, and overall hand function, mobility and strength, and, subsequently, therapeutic goals are set. Based upon the severity of the clinical presentation, a patient-tailored course of occupational therapy is designed and implemented. The present article provides an overview of the possibilities for CRPS management by the occupational therapist.
ISSN:1439-3980
DOI:10.1055/s-0030-1269889