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Old 01-29-2013, 05:24 PM
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I agree with the others...fire them and move on. It's hard...especially when you like the therapist...but the wrong kind of physical therapy can do much more harm than good in the long run. Doctors had be icing for a long time and I think it contributed to the progression of my RSD to the point where blocks didn't help at the 6 month mark (pure speculation on my part but everything progressed so fast that I really think the icing and immobilization were big factors in that).

I'm not necessarily saying that your physical therapist has to be an expert in RSD...that would be preferable but is not necessarily the only option. At the very least, your physical therapist should know OF RSD and be willing to learn more about both the condition and YOUR specific case (as we are all different). You need to be dedicated but you need a therapist who will tailor the physical therapy to you as an individual so you can get the most out of it.

Good luck and take care.
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