title: Clinical indications for developing a physical education and aerobic research center in a multidisciplinary pain management center.
abstract: The following discussion demonstrates a clinical need for a physical education service in a multidisciplinary pain center. Weight loss, and physical and aerobic conditioning are essential aspects of managing pain. By improving patient care and increasing one's pain center attraction, physical education and aerobic research centers can also increase departmental revenues.
authors.affiliation: Physical Education and Aerobic Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Silvermetz
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D001416:Back Pain / Q000628:therapy; D015444:Exercise; D006275:Health Facility Planning; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D059408:Pain Management; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D012782:Shoulder; D015431:Weight Loss