Webinar Helps Take Some Pain Out of PKD
January 04, 2010 |
Education
When it comes to PKD-related pain, there are similar symptoms, but everyone’s situation is unique. Fortunately, as Theodore Steinman, MD, pointed out, there are a variety of techniques to help manage that pain.
In a free webinar January 12, Dr. Steinman walked participants through some of the main causes of pain associated with PKD, as well as some of the “associated symptoms” the kidney issues can cause. During the one-hour webinar, hosted by the PKD Foundation, Dr. Steinman also shared thoughts on techniques used to reduce pain. Dr. Steinman, a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, promotes limiting the use medications if possible - first opting for various exercises and corrective posture techniques to alleviate pain.
Watch the free recorded webinar now!
Want to Learn More?
Click here for an article on pain and PKD Dr. Steinman wrote for a past issue of PKD Progress magazine.
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