Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (crps)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Treatment & Physiotherapy RehabilitationComplex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that usually develops after an injury, surgery, fracture, or nerve damage. The condition commonly affects the arms, hands, legs, or feet and causes severe, prolonged pain that may be greater than expected from the original injury. CRPS can also lead to swelling, stiffness, skin sensitivity, changes in skin color or temperature, muscle weakness, and difficulty moving the affected limb. Early physiotherapy rehabilitation is important to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore normal function.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that usually develops after an injury, surgery, fracture, or nerve damage. The condition commonly affects the arms, hands, legs, or feet and causes severe, prolonged pain that may be greater than expected from the original injury. CRPS can also lead to swelling, stiffness, skin sensitivity, changes in skin color or temperature, muscle weakness, and difficulty moving the affected limb. Early physiotherapy rehabilitation is important to reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore normal function.
Common symptoms include:
- Severe burning or aching pain
- Increased sensitivity to touch
- Swelling in the affected area
- Changes in skin temperature or color
- Stiffness in joints and muscles
- Reduced range of motion
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty using the affected limb
- Tremors or coordination problems
- Pain that worsens with movement
CRPS may occur due to:
- Fractures or bone injuries
- Surgery
- Nerve injuries
- Sprains or soft tissue injuries
- Prolonged immobilization
- Trauma or accidents
- Abnormal nervous system response
- Post-surgical complications
Diagnosis includes physical examination and assessment of pain, movement, and nervous system changes. Tests may include:
- Clinical examination
- Range of motion assessment
- Sensory testing
- MRI scan
- X-rays
- Bone scan
- Nerve conduction studies
Physiotherapy rehabilitation helps reduce pain, improve circulation, restore mobility, and improve functional use of the affected limb.
- TENS therapy for pain management
- Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
- Contrast bath therapy
- Gentle desensitization techniques
- Soft tissue mobilization
Manual therapy techniques help improve joint mobility, reduce stiffness, and improve tissue flexibility.
Customized rehabilitation exercises help restore movement, flexibility, strength, and coordination.
- Gentle strengthening exercises
- Functional strengthening exercises
- Grip strengthening exercises
- Core stabilization exercises
- Range of motion exercises
- Joint mobility exercises
- Muscle stretching exercises
- Flexibility training
Desensitization & Sensory Re-education Specialized sensory techniques help reduce hypersensitivity and improve tolerance to touch and movement. Balance & Functional Training Balance, coordination, and functional activity training help improve movement confidence and independence.
Mirror therapy and graded motor imagery techniques may help improve pain control and brain-muscle coordination.
- Experienced neuro and pain rehabilitation physiotherapists
- Personalized rehabilitation programs
- One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
- Advanced pain management techniques
- Focus on restoring movement and function
- Evidence-based rehabilitation approaches
- Guidance for home exercises and long-term recovery
If you are experiencing persistent pain, swelling, stiffness, or movement difficulties due to Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), our physiotherapy team can help support your recovery safely and effectively. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert CRPS rehabilitation and personalized physiotherapy care.
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