To effectively treat CRPS, a physical therapist:
A) Performs a sympathetic block prior to any manual or exercise interventions.
B) Utilizes an approach that manages the physical symptoms of pain, edema, stiffness, and muscle changes.
C) Bombards the autonomic nervous system with stimuli using desensitization techniques.
D) Avoids the "no pain, no gain" philosophy and encourages the patient to minimize activity if it causes discomfort.
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