South Jersey Rehabilitation Center

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2009-07-01T20:04:00.000-04:00

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2009-06-19T14:00:00.000-04:00

Article on www.howtocopewithpain.org

2009-06-17T17:14:00.000-04:00

I was lucky enough to be asked to write an article about my perspective on how I treat patients with chronic pain conditions, here it is on http://www.howtocopewithpain.org/. This site has an enormous amount of useful information for patients with chronic pain.

Chronic Pain: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
June 17th, 2009 · No Comments
I asked a new physical therapy colleague of mine, Chad Durboraw, to write about his perspective on chronic pain. Of particular interest for those in the NJ/PA area, he offers education group sessions for patients to learn about pain. Chad writes:
Persistent Pain and Neuroplasticity: A Physical Therapist’s Perspective
My name is Chad Durboraw, PT, OCS. I’m a physical therapist with a special interest in treating patients with persistent pain conditions. When treating persistent pain, we must take into consideration the phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is defined as the changes that occur throughout the nervous system. In persistent pain conditions, neuroplasticity can contribute to the increased arousal of the nervous system. This creates an environment in which the nervous system may overreact to innocuous stimuli such as movement, touch and changes in temperature.
The good news is that we have the ability to harness neuroplasticity to restore the function of the nervous system. Research supports that the chemistry of neuroplasticity is enhanced by movement, especially movements that are novel, fun and demand our attention. These are the types of movement strategies, along with an “Explain Pain” education program, that I employ as a physical therapist for patients with persistent pain.
The programs that I offer are based on the latest research about the neurophysiology of pain as described by some amazing colleagues in the physical therapy profession such as Lorimer Moseley, David Butler, Neil Pearson and others. Their work has demonstrated the importance of understanding the changes that occur throughout the nervous system in those in persistent pain. When treating patients with persistent pain, an understanding that their nervous systems should be the primary target for treatment is certainly a new paradigm that a majority of therapists are not aware of.
At my clinic, I offer informational seminars based on the principles of Lorimer Moseley and David Butler’s work in their book “Explain Pain.” I cover the latest research that pertains to pain neurophysiology. I go over:
the processes that occur in the nervous system that makes it more sensitive to movement and touch
the changes that occur in the virtual body map of the brain
how thoughts, attitudes and beliefs about pain and its meaning influence our experience of pain
the ways in which persistent pain affects a host of body systems, including the immune, endocrine, and neuromusculoskeletal system
Once patients learns how persistent pain can affect their mind and body, I then educate them about strategies to help them take control of their pain. As their therapist, I feel it’s my role to help the patient reconnect with their own mind and body, and to facilitate an environment for their nervous system to adapt in a positive direction. I find that teaching them ways to down-regulate their nervous system is very helpful.
To begin, I teach relaxed breathing techniques that help calm the nervous system. Then I move into teaching body self-awareness. I want to teach them how to feel their body again, how to reconnect the body and mind with various movement strategies. These techniques, along with manual therapy, helps to facilitate a connection with the nervous system and promote neuroplasticity.
Thank you for allowing me to share my philosophy of treating persistent pain conditions.
Thanks very much to Chad for his perspective. Readers, you can write your thoughts in the comments section below. If you’d like to contact Chad directly, or for information about his educational classes, his email is: durboraw@gmail.com.
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Melzack's Neuromatrix

2009-03-26T16:00:00.000-04:00

This Diagram can go a long way in helping to explain to patients that pain is effected by muliple systems in our body as well as the environment we are in. I think it is very helpful to understand that Pain is a multi-system output produced by the brain when it percieves a threat and a need for action. Having this knowledge helps to approach patients in persistant pain with a new perspective.

Pain Neurophysiology Education Seminar

2009-03-26T15:48:00.000-04:00

Here is my flyer for a pain neurophysiology class that I am offering to anyone who sufers from chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. Research has shown that learning a better understanding of the pain alarm system can help you learn new ways to help yourself and take charge of your pain condition. I am offering these biweekly starting on April 9, 2009

OPEN HOUSE

2008-11-26T11:42:00.000-05:00

We had our open house on 11/20/2008. The office was open and available for tours and we also conducted balance screens to assess risk for falls. It was good to meet those that stopped by and to be able to share my treatment philosophy with them and discuss the ways in which physical therapy can improve their quality of life. Hope to post some pictures soon.

Pictures of SJRC

2008-09-24T12:55:00.001-04:00

Today I wanted to post some pictures of our beautiful facility that I get to practice in each day. Our facility has ample space to provide quality therapy interventions, while keeping your privacy in mind. We have a large gym area and smaller private rooms that allow you and your therapist to work one on one together. Having a facility of this nature allows us to treat patients with a variety of needs. We are able to challenge the athlete and the patient needing to return to a physically demanding job. We are also able to gradually progress those who have been inactive and deconditioned secondary to injury and return them to a more functional and fulfilling life. Together, you and your therapist will create goals and a treatment plan that will help you live with less pain, and more freedom to participate in activities whether at work or play.

South Jersey Rehabilitation Center

2008-09-22T17:25:00.000-04:00

Hello, my name is Chad Durboraw PT, OCS and director of a new out-patient rehabilitation center in Marlton, NJ. We opened for business on July 17, 2008. I am starting this blog to provide consumers and other healthcare providers in our area information on the services provided here.

First a little introduction from me:

I graduated from Richard Stockton College of NJ with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy in 2000. I went on to work for a few corporate out-patient physical therapy offices in Burlington County. Although I grew substantially as a clinician over the years working with a great number of good therapists, I always felt very rushed and unable to give patients all they needed in the busy corporate enviroment. I continued to advance my knowledge in the area of orthopedic physical therapy and became a board certified specialist in orthopedic physical therapy in 2005. I then took a position as a staff therapist for a private practice physical therapist to learn more about the business aspect of our profession. I gained valuable insight into the day to day struggles of our profession on a legislative front as well as from the reimbursement side.

Now I am the director of South Jersey Rehabilitation Center. It is an out-patient physical therapy clinic that prides itself on quality, evidence based treatment approaches to restore patients back to a healthy, painfree lifestyle.

Please visit our website for more information www.southjerseyrehabilitation.com

I will post more later

Chad