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Scrambler Therapy for Chronic Pain: An Interview with Dr. Thomas Strouse


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Episode Summary: In this episode of NRAP's PainExam Podcast, host David Rosenblum, MD, interviews Dr. Thomas Strouse about his extensive experience with Scrambler Therapy and the evidence supporting its use in treating chronic pain.   They delve into the intricacies of this innovative therapy, discussing treatment protocols, patient responses, and the overall effectiveness of Scrambler Therapy for various pain conditions.    Key Topics Discussed: - Overview of Scrambler Therapy and its analgesic response. - The importance of adjusting treatment intensity based on patient feedback. - Sensations experienced by patients during therapy (from burning to tapping). - Safety considerations for patients with pacemakers during treatment. - Insights into the effectiveness of Scrambler Therapy for conditions such as discogenic back pain and peripheral neuropathy. - Discussion on treatment costs for patients and providers. - Experiences with patients who have experienced pain recurrence after treatment. - The role of booster sessions in maintaining pain relief. -   Challenges faced by failed back surgery patients and the potential benefits of Scrambler Therapy. Resources Mentioned: -   Contact information for Stefan Erickson at  [email protected] to integrate Scrambler therapy into your practice.   Links to additional resources and research on Scrambler Therapy. Info] Additional Information: - For more information about upcoming webinars, including the next session on cervical ultrasound, visit  www.NRAPpain.org   Thank you for tuning in to NRAP's PainExam Podcast! We hope you find the insights shared in this episode valuable in your journey toward understanding and managing chronic pain.   NY based anesthesiologist, David Rosenblum, MD, is one of the first interventional pain physicians in the country to integrate ultrasound guidance into his pain practice. Since 2007, he has been an international leader in the treatment of chronic pain. He has helped countless of patients suffering from back, neck, knee, shoulder, hip joint pain and has been at the forefront of regenerative pain medicine, minimally invasive pain therapies and medical education. Patients can schedule a consultation by going to www.AABPpain.com or calling: Brooklyn Office 718 436 7246   Creators Biography: David Rosenblum, MD, currently treats patients in Garden City and Brooklyn. He serves as the Director of Pain Management at Maimonides Medical Center and AABP Integrative Pain Care. As a member of the Department of Anesthesiology, he is involved in teaching, research, CME activities, and was key faculty in developing the anesthesiology residency's regional anesthesia block rotation, as well as institutional wide acute and chronic pain management protocols to ensure safe and effective pain management. He currently is a managing partner in a multi-physician private pain practice, AABP Integrative Pain Care, located in Brooklyn , NY. He is one of the earliest interventional pain physicians to integrate ultrasound guidance to improve the safety and accuracy of interventional pain procedures.    Dr. Rosenblum has been named several times in NY Magazine's Best Pain Management Doctor List, Nassau County’s Best Pain Physician, has appeared on NY1 News, and has made several appearances on XM Radio's Doctor Talk. He currently is working closely with the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP), Eastern Pain Association (EPA), the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS), World Academy of Pain Medicine United, and various state societies, to support educational events and develop new courses. Since 2008, he has helped over 3000 physicians pass the Pain Management Boards, and has been at the forefront of utilizing ultrasound guidance to perform pain procedures. He now hosts the PainExam podcast, AnesthesiaExam Podcast, PMRExam Podcasts and uses this platform to promote the safe and effective use of ultrasound in the performance of various procedures such as Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Caudal Epidurals, Selective Nerve Root Blocks, Cluneal Nerve Blocks, Ganglion impar Blocks, Stellate Ganglion Blocks, Brachial Plexus Blocks, Joint Injections and much more!   Doctor Rosenblum is a co-founder of the International Pain Academy and created the NRAP (Neuromodulation Regional Anesthesia and Pain) Academy and travels to teach various courses focused on Pain Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Ultrasound Guided Pain Procedures and Regional Anesthesia Techniques. Office based Pain Physicians, Physiatrists, Emergency Room Physicians, Anesthesiologists, Neurologists and Orthopedics who treat pain, utilize Neuromodulation and use PRP, Bone Marrow Aspirate or any other Biologics will benefit from this course. #longislandpaindoctor #interventionalpain #paindoctor #scrambler #scramblertherapy
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