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Opinion  |  04:11:22
Our visit to the new therapies’ unit at the Royal United Hospital Bath
The RWK Goodman Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) team had the opportunity to visit the new therapies unit at the Royal United Hospital Bath, the national treatment centre for CRPS. CRPS is a poorly...
Opinion  |  27:06:22
What you need to know about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) was first diagnosed in 1864 in relation to casualties of the American Civil War. It is a poorly understood condition where a person experiences persistent, severe and debilitating pain....
Opinion  |  04:02:21
For injured people, it’s vital to find time to talk about mental health
When someone experiences an injury, the physical impact is clear. People find themselves unable to live their lives as they used to – they may even need adaptations to their home or working arrangements – but what about the effects of physical trauma that aren’t so visible?
Opinion  |  02:11:20
A different Colour the World Orange Day for CRPS sufferers, but support is still there for those who need it
Today is Colour the World Orange Day, an international event raising awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Like anything happening this year, it’s going to be a bit different, but here we hope to show that support is still available.
Opinion  |  10:08:20
Treating chronic pain is difficult – NICE’s guidance on pain medication assumes it’s simple
NICE has recently issued guidance for health professionals to stop prescribing pain medication for people suffering with chronic pain, due to the potential problems common drugs may cause. Unfortunately, according to Louise Hart, they're suggesting a blanket change for a complex issue.
Case Study  |  22:01:19
How we helped secure over £1.64 million for a CRPS claimant whose life was changed by a car accident
After Caroline’s (we have changed our client’s name to protect her confidentiality) life was changed by a car accident which caused her to develop CRPS, our team helped her to get the rehabilitation she...
Amputated leg being bandaged
Opinion  |  21:01:19
Is amputation the answer for CRPS sufferers?
Many people who experience CRPS might think their only way to relieve the pain once and for all is to remove the affected limb (or limbs). Is this the right course of action though? Louise Hart, specialist CRPS solicitor, helps you to understand the current thinking from both a practitioners’ and patients’ perspective.
Opinion  |  26:11:18
A Big Week for CRPS
November is a big month for CRPS. At the beginning of the month it was Colour the World Orange day, an annual event where people all over the world dress in orange to try and help raise awareness of CRPS. This week is even bigger, with two events in London taking place. Our CRPS specialist, Louise Hart, is attending one of the events to help raise awareness of this condition herself.
Opinion  |  12:04:18
Approximately 17,000 people develop CRPS each year: why is it still so poorly understood?
If you turned your TV to Channel 5 News last week, you might have seen a story about CRPS. To many this will have seemed totally new, but sadly for many people CRPS is something they’ve had to live with for a long time, and without much sympathy or even recognition that the condition is “real”.
Opinion  |  06:11:17
Why all the orange? RWK Goodman employees get garish for charity
On Monday 6th November 2017, people from all over the world were donning their orange finery in support of people with one of the most debilitating conditions, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
Opinion  |  26:10:17
Busy month in CRPS – team dons best orange gear and supports adolescent sufferers
Louise Hart explains why RWK Goodman staff will soon be donning their best orange clothing, and how they are offering a helping hand to younger sufferers.