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Home Care Specialty Programs

Pain Management

Referral Form -

Phone: 314-525-7300

Fax: 314-525-4655 or
314-525-7301

St. Anthony's Home Care Pain Management Program:

• offers alternative methods to treat chronic, recurrent or difficult to manage pain;
• uses a team approach that combines different types of treatment and techniques to help manage pain; and
• is designed around specific needs of the patient to achieve a higher level of comfort and pain relief.

A physical therapy evaluation will focus on:

• pain intensity, descriptors, postural imbalance, muscle overuse, nerve tension, muscle shortening and external stressors
• history – onset, trauma and past pain management successes and failures
• home situation – posture sitting and lying, adaptations/recommended changes and available seating

The physical therapists use several treatment modalities:

• massage therapy
• ultrasound
• proper body mechanics and posture
• relaxation techniques
• therapeutic exercise
• education on causes of pain
  

For information, please call our Health Access Line at 314-ANTHONY (268-4669) or 800-554-9550 or visit find a physician online.

At St. Anthony's, our vision is to be the area's premier health care organization
— and your first choice for health care services.