Efficacy and Effectiveness of Physical Agent Modalities in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I: A Scoping Review

Complex regional pain syndrome type I (CRPS-I) is a rare condition with huge variability in triggering factors and clinical scenarios. The complexity of the pathophysiology this fosters proposal several therapeutic options different mechanisms action both research practice. An interdisciplinary multimodal approach, including pharmacological non-pharmacological interventions, particularly physical therapy, recommended by international guidelines, but benefits harms available interventions are poorly known. In scoping review, rationale for use agent modalities patients CRPS-I will be presented. We found 10 studies addressing role electromagnetic field electrotherapy, laser therapy. Our findings suggest that therapy modalities, particular transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) pulsed (PEMF), may contribute to reduce improve function CRPS-1.