Before diving into the treatments, it’s essential to understand what CRPS is. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a chronic pain condition typically affecting one limb after an injury. It’s characterized by prolonged or excessive pain and changes in skin color, temperature, and swelling in the affected area.
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Understanding CRPS: Role of Physical Therapy
CRPS is characterized by persistent and severe pain that typically affects one limb, such as an arm, leg, hand, or foot. It usually develops after an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack. Despite extensive research, the exact mechanisms behind CRPS are still unclear, which makes it a challenging condition to treat effectively. The pain associated with CRPS is often disproportionate to the initial injury, and patients may experience symptoms like changes in skin color and temperature, swelling, and abnormal sweating.