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RESOURCES | CRPS RESOURCES FOR CRPS Organizations Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America (RSDSA) RSDSA provides comprehensive information on education, treatment, and research for practitioners and lay people. Information is available as print pieces or on their website, www.rsds.org. RSDSA publishes a quarterly newsletter, a bi-monthly electronic newsletter and several brochures and booklets. One of its landmark publications, In Pain, Out of Work, Can’t Pay the Bills, is a resource directory for people who are financially devastated by CRPS. The organization’s web-housed article archive has more than 80 peer-reviewed articles on various aspects of CRPS. Address: 99 Cherry St. • Milford, CT 06460 Telephone: 877-662-7737 Email: info@rsds.org Website: www.rsds.org International Research Foundation for RSD/CRPS This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and research on Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The primary mission of the Foundation is to establish an international research network which will help educate medical professionals and support research worldwide. Address: USF Medical Clinics c/o Dr. A. Kirkpatrick 12901 Bruce Downs Blvd., MDC59 • Tampa, FL 33612 Telephone: 813-907-2312 Email: info@rsdfoundation.org Website: www.rsdfoundation.org National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease. NINDS has a listing of clinical trials for neuropathic pain. The information page that has been condensed from its former fact sheet. It also has a list of clinical trials recruiting people with CRPS. Address: NIH Neurological Institute P.O. Box 5801 • Bethesda, MD 20824 Telephone: 800-352-9424 or (301) 496-5751 Website: www.ninds.nih.gov/ National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) NORD is a clearinghouse for information concerning disorders affecting fewer than 200,000 individuals worldwide and features valuable information on CRPS. Address: National Organization for Rare Disorders 55 Kenosia Avenue • PO Box 1968 • Danbury, CT 06813-1968 Telephone: 203-744-0100 Tollfree: 800-999-6673 (voicemail only) Email: orphan@rarediseases.org Website: www.rarediseases.org For Grace For Grace is a nonprofit organization devoted to raising awareness of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy in the medical community and general public. Address: For Grace PO Box 1724 • Studio City, CA 91614 Telephone: 818-760-7635 Email: rsdaware@forgrace.org Website: www.forgrace.org American RSDHope This nonprofit group is made up of patients, parents and friends whose mission is to spread information to anyone and everyone who asks or will listen. Address: American RSDHope PO Box 875 • Harrison, ME 04040 Email: rsdhope@mail.org Website: www.rsdhope.org Promoting Awareness of RSD and CRPS in Canada Website: www.rsdcanada.org/parc/english/index.html Books Living With RSDS, A guide to coping with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, by Linda Lang and Peter Moskovitz, MD. This book is available from the RSDSA home office for $15 or from Amazon.com. Positive Options for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD): Self Help and Treatment, by Elena Juris. This book is available from Amazon.com. Medifocus Guide—contains over 90 pages of information including a clear description of the condition, treatment options, the latest research and a worldwide directory of RSDS professionals. It is available from the RSDSA website, www.rsds.org. 86 | T H E PA I N P R A C T I T I O N E R | S P R I N G 2 0 0 6
Or register online at www.aapainmanage.org Register now for the Academy’s 2006 Clinical Meeting in Orlando: Beyond Boundaries: Forging New Alliances in Pain Management. Name Profession Address City State Zip Daytime Phone/Email (required) / Pre-meeting, Meeting Registration (Thursday) Amount Amount Paid Member* $ 185 Non-Member $ 225 *Employees of Pain Program Accredited Facilities may register at Member rate Clinical Meeting Registration (Fri., Sat., Sun.) Early Bird After 7/1 On-Site Amount Paid Member* $ 375 $ 420 $ 475 Non-Member $ 550 $ 585 $ 640 Full-Time Student Member ** $ 50 $ 60 $ 70 Full-Time Student Non-Member ** $ 85 $ 95 $ 125 One Day $ 250 $ 260 $ 280 Awards Luncheon (Saturday 12:35 - 2:00 pm) $ 35 $ 35 $ 35 You must register and pay for luncheon prior to conference, cannot sign up on-site *Employees of Pain Program Accredited Facilities may register at Member rate Membership Individual Membership $ 195 $195 $195 Amount Paid Student Membership** $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 **Must provide proof of student status Total Payment $ Method of payment Visa Mastercard Discover Check Enclosed (US Funds Only) Credit Card # Expiration Date Verification Number Signature Please mail or fax completed Registration Form to: For AAPM Office Use Only American Academy of Pain Management 13947 Mono Way #A Sonora, CA 95370 Phone 209-533-9744 Fax 209-533-9750 Bring a guest! The Academy is offering complimentary guest badges for the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday. Badges will be available at the registration desk. T H E PA I N P R A C T I T I O N E R | V O L U M E 16 , N U M B E R 1 | 87
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