July 9, 2026

Research & Innovation: Function-Based Rehabilitation for Pediatric Chronic Pain and Functional Neurological Disorder at Rady Children’s Health

Children who graduated from the program reduced pain scores from 6.4 to 3.4 and increased school attendance from 11.5 percent to 85.2 percent at follow-up As pediatric chronic pain and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) diagnoses rise nationwide, health systems are seeking effective nonpharmacologic treatment options. Research supports a multidisciplinary model for pediatric chronic pain and…

Research and Innovation
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October 24, 2023

Amelia’s Triumph Over Chronic Pain: A Journey to Recovery

Missing school. Frequent visits to the emergency room. Spending days in bed. Feeling depressed. This was what Amelia’s life looked like after a sports injury left her in constant pain. Amelia, once a vibrant and active teenager, watched as her life, health, and schoolwork spiraled downwards. She eventually was diagnosed with amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome…

Chronic Pain and Pain Management
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