Nonpharmacologic Treatment

Central Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: Invasive and Noninvasive Techniques
Ricardo Cruciani, MD, PhD

Neurostimulatory manipulation of cortical signaling is being explored as a potential treatment strategy for chronic pain.
Physical Therapy for Varied Patient Populations
Michael Cormican, MSPT

The goal of any physical therapy intervention is to improve a patient’s long-term function. Prescribed modalities, however, must be tailored to the patient and problematic condition.
The Politics of Pain: 3rd Annual Perry Fine Lecture at West Virginia University
Scott M. Fishman, MD

The World Health Organization has stated that undertreated pain is the number one health problem in America. Sharp rises in unintentional prescription drug overdose rates, however, have caused regulators to move to restrict access to prescription opioids and other potentially abusable medications classes.
Integrative Medicine Approach to Chronic Pain
Raymond Y. Teets, MD

Chronic pain is a complex condition that results from interplay among biologic, psychological, and social factors. Comprehensive, patient-centered treatment plans that emphasize wellness and holistic healing are, therefore, often needed address the full gamut of pain-related disability.

Direct Access to Physical Therapy
Michael Cormican, MSPT

Direct access, as defined by the American Physical Therapy Association, is “the legal right to seek and receive the examination, evaluation, and intervention of the physical therapist without the requirement of a physician referral.” In the context of ever-increasing health care costs, direct access to physical therapy may be a valuable health care strategy and resource.
Mind-body Therapy for Pain Relief
Michael B. Ellner, DD, CHt, MSH

Patients can turn to mind–body therapies as an adjunct to more conventional analgesic treatments, especially when psychosocial stress is significantly contributing to their pain.
Lumbar stabilization and patient education for treatment of chronic low back pain
Michael Cormican, MSPT

Deep trunk muscles often contribute to low back pain (LBP), the most common type of pain reported by adults in the United States. Lumbar stabilization—an exercise program that improves strength, endurance, and motor control of these muscles—has been shown to improve pain scores and prevent LBP recurrence.
Integrating Nonpharmacologic and Alternative Strategies into a Comprehensive Management Approach for Older Adults with Pain
Patricia Bruckenthal, PhD, RN, APRN-C

Pain in older adults is underreported and under-treated. Physical changes associated with getting older, increased cognitive impairment, and patient beliefs that pain is an inevitable consequence of aging are just a few of the factors that complicate pain management in this population.

Chronic Pain: Translating Population-Based Clinical Studies Into Patient-Specific Treatment Strategies (Part 1 of 2)

Jeffrey A. Gudin 2011 Oct 03.

Steven P. Stanos 2010 Apr 19.

David M. Kaufman 2011 Oct 03.

Translating Evidence to the Clinic: Assessing and Treating Chronic Neuropathic Pain (Part 2 of 2)

Penny Tenzer 2011 Oct 03.

David M. Kaufman 2011 Oct 03.

Pain and the Family Caregiver

Myra Glajchen 2011 Mar 02.

Pain and the Psychology of Advanced Illness

E. Alessandra Strada 2011 Mar 10.

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Research Professor of Medicine
Director
Cancer Pain Program
Division of Hematology-Oncology
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois

The role of core strengthening for chronic low back pain.

Akuthota V, Standaert CJ, Chimes GP.
PM R. 2011 Jul;3(7):664-70.

Pacing as a treatment modality in migraine and tension-type headache.

McLean A, Coutts K, Becker WJ. ...

Psychosocial Issues in Cancer Pain.

Porter LS, Keefe FJ
Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2011 Mar 15
Cancer pain is a complex and...

Low back pain: an approach to diagnosis and management.

Duffy, RL.
Prim Care. 2010 Dec;37(4):729-41, vi.
Low back pain is a common condition,...

Preclinic group education sessions reduce waiting times and costs at public pain medicine units.

Davies, S. Quintner, J. Parsons, R. et al.
Pain Med. 2011 Jan;12(1):59-71.
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