TREATMENT SUMMARY

The overall role of the therapist during rehabilitation of CRPS is to guide the patient through a program designed to minimize pain and edema while maximizing functional use of the extremity. As CRPS varies greatly in severity

and duration, it is very important for the therapist to demonstrate enthusiasm, support and encouragement of the patient during the treatment process. The patient, in turn, must be actively involved in integration of treatment techniques into all daily activities to achieve optimal function ofthe affected extremity.