He also travels throughout the state going to various different animal hospitals to educate them on
multimodal pain management.
We use
a multimodal pain approach of medications before, during, and after surgery to avoid as much discomfort as possible for your pet.
This approach is termed
multimodal pain management and I use it frequently and effectively for my canine and feline patients» arthritis and other health problems that cause pain (intervertebral disc disease [IVDD], trauma, surgery, muscle and ligament damage, etc.).
Our staff is passionate about
multimodal pain relief and forms a plan together that will minimize pain for your pet during and after a dental surgery.
We believe in a strategy of
multimodal pain management to minimize pain associated with surgery.
Physical therapy and
multimodal pain management are necessary to get the best outcome.
We routinely run anesthesia for extended times, backed up by state of the art monitors, a warm water pad and a Bair Hugger to maintain body temperature and
multimodal pain protocols including CRI's.
Multimodal pain control uses combinations of medications and treatments, such as analgesics (painkillers), acupuncture and laser therapy, to safely provide pain relief or ensure a comfortable recovery from surgery.
Alford points out clinicians have limited tools at their disposal to help patients with severe chronic pain and the reimbursement system favors the use of medications alone, despite evidence supporting
multimodal pain management.
Not exact matches
For example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had small positive effects on disability and catastrophic thinking.66 Exercise therapy reduced
pain and improved function in chronic low back
pain54; improved function and reduced
pain in osteoarthritis of the knee51 and hip52; and improved well - being, fibromyalgia symptoms, and physical function in fibromyalgia.48
Multimodal and multidisciplinary therapies helped reduce
pain and improve function more effectively than single modalities.55, 67 Multiple guidelines recommended acetaminophen as first - line pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis68 - 73 or for low back
pain74 and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as first - line treatment for osteoarthritis or low back
pain70, 74; first - and second - line drugs for neuropathic
pain include anticonvulsants (gabapentin or pregabalin), tricyclic antidepressants, and serotonin - norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).75 - 78 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been associated with hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiovascular risks.63, 73,79
Evaluation of Amantadine as part of a
multimodal analgesic regimen for the alleviation of refractory canine osteoarthritis
pain world small animal veterinary association world congress proceedings, 2007.)
In order to combat those effects, we use an advanced,
multimodal protocol to prevent and treat
pain in your pet.
Since no animal should have to live with
pain, we offer
multimodal (medications, therapeutic laser treatment, specialized diets, etc.)
pain therapy and arthritis care in order to flexibly meet the unique needs of each pet.
Multimodal techniques for managing
pain are far more effective than a single treatment method.
Including weight loss as part of a
multimodal intervention for chronic
pain has been shown to significantly reduce musculoskeletal and arthritic
pain in people and dogs; the same is true for cats.12 Weight loss not only reduces the stress on joints but can improve mobility.
«We embraced a
multimodal model of
pain treatment.
Introducing NOCITA into your clinic as part of a
multimodal approach to post-operative
pain control has never been easier with these simple tools.
A plan of weight control, restricted activity and
multimodal management of
pain and inflammation is very helpful for regaining function and comfort.
There is no magic pill and
pain management in dogs must be
multimodal.
When used appropriately, NSAIDs can be an important part of a
multimodal approach to managing
pain discomfort in canines (25, 26).
He wants pets to be free of anxiety and
pain yet alert after surgery, a goal that he accomplishes by using a progressive,
multimodal approach, combining lower doses of a variety of medications.