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Physiotherapy clinic in Tambaram Are you Looking for Physiotherapy Treatment in Tambaram, Sunshine Super Speciality Physiotherapy Clinic, We Provide Electrotherapy, Exercise and Manual Therapy, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardio, Pediatric, Sports and Geriatric Rehabilitation, Post Operative Physiotherapy Treatment, Fracture Rehabilitation, pain free movement. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (complication seen following stroke) Several terms, including _shoulder/hand syndrome_ and _reflex sympathetic dystrophy_ have been used to describe the condition now known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). The etiology of the condition is unknown although it is thought to be the result of autonomic nervous system dysfunction. sign and symptoms •autonomic nervous system signs and symptoms •pain •edema •movement disorders •weakness •atrophy. STAGES Three distinct stages have been identified. Stage I It is characterized by intermittent pain often initially reported in the shoulder; stiffness and loss of range of motion; changes in skin color and temperature; and hypersensitivity to sensation. Stage II It’s characterized by a decrease in overall pain; thin, brittle nails; and thin, cool skin. Osteoporosis may also be evident on x-ray. stage III In this stage, patient usually experience irreversible, atrophic skin changes, as well as wrist and finger contractures, and muscle atrophy. MANAGEMENT: Management of the condition is based on prevention through proper positioning and handling, patient and family education, and the encouragement of active functional use of the hand. In addition, elevation, compression, loading the limb through weight-bearing, and pharmacological interventions including analgesics and steroids may be used to treat this condition SUNSHINE ® SUPER SPECIALITY PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC - #DrParthiban #Sunshinephysioclinic.in #Physiotherapyclinicintambaram DR.M.P. PARTHIBAN.M.P.T (Ortho), Chief Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Call for Appointments: - 9345122177 East Tambaram, CHENNAI