July 10, 2010

Features of a Multidisciplinary Pain Program

Filed under: Controlling Pain — Dine @ 9:05 am

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The program should include most of the following features:

* Biofeedback training
* Group therapy
* Counseling
* Occupational therapy
* Family counseling
* Assertiveness training
* TENS units
* Regional anesthesia (nerve blocks)
* Physical therapy (exercise and body mechanics training)
* Relaxation training and stress management
* Educational program covering medications and other aspects of pain and its management
* Aftercare (follow up support after leaving the program)

Family members should be required to be involved in your treatment. Special educational sessions for family members should be provided and joint counseling for you and your family should also be made available.

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