The long-term effect of complex regional pain syndrome type 1 on disability and quality of life after foot injury.

Long-term deficits in strength and proprioceptive impairments are observed at the knee joint of the CRPS leg. This persistent functional disability has significant repercussions on the quality of life. We highlight the importance of including strength and proprioceptive exercises in the therapeutic approaches for CPRS patients.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONThe long-term evolution of patients suffering from lower-limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is associated with persistent disability, pain and impacts the quality of life.Strength, proprioceptive, functional and subjective assessments are necessary to better identify deficits.Rehabilitation should focus on the overall deficit of the affected and contralateral limb.