Pennsylvania bill brings awareness to RSD
Rehab Regs, March 5, 2004
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell signed legislation last month calling for the state Health Department to provide greater education about reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Similar bills have passed in Delaware and have been introduced in New Jersey and Illinois to combat this little-known chronic neurological condition, which is caused by an abnormal response of nerves to trauma or injury. Triggers can range from a stubbed toe or sprained ankle to a broken leg or gunshot wound. Treatments include physical therapy and medication.
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