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R B Perez1, S Dixon1, S Culver1
1Mayo Clinic, Department of Pain Medicine - Pain Rehabilitation Center, Jacksonville, FL, United States.
Abstract:
Chronic pain and obesity are topics of increasing concern. When both diagnoses are present in the same patient, treatment can be complicated. This is a retrospective case-study looking at outcomes across the continuum of care for a patient with Grade III Obesity and chronic widespread pain. The patient completed a Pain Rehabilitation Center program. Progression was realised by following a deliberate, daily regimen, allowing for consistent activity despite the presence of significant physical symptoms and emotional distress.
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