Not only does Brooks offer a variety of programs to treat and overcome chronic pain—we also offer some of the best outcomes in the country.
Patients with chronic pain will typically state that their pain controls their life. They are often depressed, anxious, frustrated and fearful of activities that could be painful. This fear, otherwise known as pain catastrophizing, has been strongly correlated with increased depression, physical disuse and disability over time.
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Chart 1: The percent reduction of symptoms in patients who complete the pain program |
At Brooks, our two year outcome study [see the Chart to the right] with the University of Florida indicates that average pain intensity decreased by 40% at completion of the program. In addition, there was an average decrease of anxiety of 58% and depression of 68%, respectively. There was also a 60% reduction in pain catastrophizing, resulting in a significant increase in physical strength and flexibility, endurance and overall level of activity.
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In follow-up surveys conducted three to six months after completion of the pain program:
- Nearly 80% of patients have decreased the use of medications for pain and reported an increased ability to cope with pain.
- Nine out of ten patients report their ability to perform daily activities has progressed or continued at improved levels.
- More than 95% of patients state their level of activity did not decline after treatment ended.
- Approximately three out of four patients report their pain levels continued to decrease or stayed the same.
- Approximately 90% of patients claim their emotional distress caused by pain decreased.
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