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Treatments

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Physical Therapy
Description
 Physical Therapy (PT) is controlled exercise under the supervision of a trained therapist. The affected limbs are manipulated to regain strength and flexibility. Patients are normally encouraged to continue exercises between supervised sessions.
(The British English term for this treatment is Physiotherapy)
Notes

 

 This is a very personal treatment involving cooperation and understanding between patient and therapist. Normally the first line of treatment offered to RSD patients, experts believe that the best chance of success if treatment is commenced within the first three months after onset of the condition.

Comments
I have started back at physio the last couple of weeks and the guy is getting some results. It isn't that bad because he is gentle. I have always had a positive attitude but it is hard to have one when you are in pain and are sleepy etc... but hang in there... things do get better.... and the osteopath is a good start.. I went there in the beginning and he was great!
Lynda, Sussex, UK

Physiotherapy was the primary treatment that won my remission from RSD. My physiotherapist is a good listener and guided me to pace my treatment carefully, but maintain a regular and consistent routine at home (between hospital visits). The course of treatment took nine months of weekly visits and four-times-daily exercises on my own. It was painful, but I learned to distinguish when the pain was 'different' (meaning it was a signal to give it a rest rather than a 'normal' part of the productive work). Formal treatment ended in December 1999 and I have been mostly pain free since then, and have full mobility (it is now October 2001). However, symptoms have not completely gone away and I find it necessary to continue practising the exercises to retain flexibility. Derrick Phillips - RSD Alert administrator
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