Thermal Biofeedback in the Treatment of Symptoms Associated With Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Barowsky, Ellis I.; Zweig, Joseph B.; Moskowitz, Joanne

doi:10.1177/088307388700200311

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“…The findings are consistent with published case studies that suggest that biofeedback approaches, including neurofeedback, can be of help to patients with chronic pain (Barowsky, Zweig, & Moskowitz, 1987;Blanchard, 1979;50 JOURNAL OF NEUROTHERAPY Sime, 2004), and suggest that current protocols recommending that thermal biofeedback be included as a treatment option for persons with CRPS-I (cf. Bruehl & Chung, 2006) be expanded to included neurofeedback as well.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

Neurofeedback Treatment for Pain Associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I

Jensen¹,

Grierson²,

Tracy-Smith³

et al. 2007

Journal of Neurotherapy

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Introduction. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I (CRPS-I) is a devastating pain condition that is refractory to standard care. Preliminary evidence suggests the possibility that neurofeedback training might benefit patients with chronic pain, including patients with CRPS-I. The current study sought to address the need for more information about the effects of neurofeedback on pain in persons with chronic pain by (1) determining the average decrease in pain in patients with CRPS-I following neurofeedback training, (2) identifying the percent of patients reporting pain decreases that are clinically meaningful, and (3) documenting other benefits of neurofeedback training. Method. Eighteen individuals with CRPS-I participating in a multidisciplinary treatment program were administered 0-10 numerical rating scale measures of pain intensity at their primary pain site, as well as pain at other sites and other symptoms, before and after a 30 minute neurofeedback training session. A series of t-tests were performed to determine the significance of any changes in symptoms observed. We also computed the effect sizes and percent change associated with the observed changes in order to help interpret the magnitude of observed improvements in symptoms. Results. There was a substantial and statistically significant pre-to post-session decrease in pain intensity at the primary pain site on average, with half of the study participants reporting changes in pain intensity that were clinically meaningful. Five of seven secondary outcome measures also showed statistically significant improvements following neurofeedback treatment. Conclusions. The findings suggest that many patients who receive neurofeedback training report significant and substantial short-term reductions in their experience of pain, as well as im

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 88%

Neurofeedback Treatment for Pain Associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I

Jensen¹,

Grierson²,

Tracy-Smith³

et al. 2007

Journal of Neurotherapy

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“…Case reports of successful treatment of CRPS with cognitive and behavioral strategies began to appear in the 1980 s. 41,42 There are no prospective placebo-controlled trials of cognitive and behavioral therapies in the treatment of CRPS, either in adults or children. Their use is extrapolated from case reports and prospective series for other pain states, notably headache.…”

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confidence: 98%

Management of Pediatric Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Wilder

2006

The Clinical Journal of Pain

115

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This review summarizes current information about diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in children. Although it has been widely held that CRPS in children is intrinsically different from adults, there appear to be relatively few differences. However, there is a marked preponderance of lower extremity cases in children. Historically, psychological factors have been invoked to explain the genesis and persistence of CRPS in children, but the evidence is not compelling. Treatment outcome studies are limited but indicate that children generally respond to a primary focus on physical therapy. Multidisciplinary treatment reports are particularly encouraging. The general perception that children have a milder course may relate to the potentially greater willingness of children to actively participate in appropriately targeted treatment rather than to innate differences in the disease process itself. Recurrence rates appear higher than in adults, but response to reinitiation of treatment seems to proceed efficiently. Clinical judgment dictates the extent of medication or interventional therapy added to the treatment to facilitate rehabilitation. In many ways, the approach to the treatment of children mirrors that of adults, with perhaps greater restraint in the use of medications and invasive procedures. The rehabilitation of children with CRPS, like that of adults with CRPS, needs further rigorous investigation.

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“…For example, Barowsky et al. (level 4 evidence) reported on a 12‐year‐old CRPS patient in whom 10 sessions of thermal biofeedback resulted in resolution of CRPS that had been resistant to previous treatments. Alioto (level 4 evidence) reported that an adult chronic CRPS patient experienced a 75% decrease in pain intensity and improved mood subsequent to a series of psychological training sessions incorporating autogenic relaxation, breathing relaxation, and muscular and temperature biofeedback.…”

Section: Psychological Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Practical Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, 4th Edition

Harden¹,

Oaklander

Burton³

et al. 2013

Pain Med

445

377

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Thermal Biofeedback in the Treatment of Symptoms Associated With Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Cited by 20 publications

References 10 publications

Neurofeedback Treatment for Pain Associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I

Neurofeedback Treatment for Pain Associated with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I

Management of Pediatric Patients With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Practical Diagnostic and Treatment Guidelines, 4th Edition

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