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The fascial distortion model (FDM) allows practitioners to interpret a patient's pain complaints and provide directed manual treatment to correct the fascial distortions. Clinical director Matt Booth and osteopathic physician Todd Capistrant describe this medication-sparing treatment modality and...
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There is much controversy around many aspects of pain treatment, and compelling arguments have focused on both sides of the fence regarding legalization of marijuana. There are issues associated with strong positions, although the evidence, when put into practice, is less black and white. Dr...
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Motivational interviewing is a patient centered, collaborative style of communication that represents one tool to help clinicians overcome the challenges of conversations surrounding opioid tapers. MI can help strengthen motivation and interest in health behavior change. Dr. Allison Schroeder...
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Findings from 2 recent studies conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin affirm the value of interventional procedures as opioid sparing alternatives for the management of chronic headache and abdominal pain. Lead researcher Alaa Abd-Elsayed, MD, MPH, medical director at the pain...
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There has been a rise in interest in remotely assessing and monitoring pain and associated symptoms, such as fatigue, as well as in the use of electronic health (eHealth) technology designed to support individuals in making lifestyle changes needed to improve pain management. Consumer demand for...
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Dr. Mel Pohl discusses the efficacy of opioids and weaning people off them; whether patient goals should be elimination of pain or increased functionality; and the usefulness of pain as the fifth vital sign.
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Motivational interviewing is a learnable skill that will benefit practitioners and patients alike. Jennifer Hah, MD, MS talks about what clinicians should know.
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Focusing on all interventions, not just opioids or the next molecule, will optimize pain management. Jennifer Hah, MD, discusses a "cognitive shift in the right direction."
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Traditional medical and rehabilitation training programs teach clinicians to frame an explanation of body pain in terms of anatomy and biomechanics. But what is said by practitioners is often not what patients hear. Use of common terms such as "degeneration," "wear and tear," or even "chronic" is...
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Diagnoses of diabetes is at an all-time high. Why? How? What can practitioners do to stop the progress?