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Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome

Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome

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Debilitating pain without a known injury can strike some of the most driven and high-achieving youth. At Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), these children are treated by the Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS). Our team is extremely successful in treating AMPS – and our patients see life-changing results.

We provide a comprehensive, holistic approach to treatment that is individualized and designed to empower patients by instilling confidence and providing hope that they can return to a healthy, functional life.

Treatment focuses on a return to function and wellness – often before the pain goes away completely. We use aerobic exercise to increase cardiovascular tone, desensitization therapies to dull pain sensors, and individualized outpatient therapy to learn coping strategies and stress management.

Learn if your child is appropriate for a referral to our program.

How we serve you

The Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome supports patients and families with a wide range of services including a multidisciplinary consultative clinic, outpatient treatment and an intensive therapeutic hospital treatment program.

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Why choose CHOP for AMPS care

Our center provides interdisciplinary non-pharmacologic care including psychological counseling, physical therapy and occupational therapy that is tailored to each child's individual needs to improve quality of life.

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Meet your team

Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians provides a holistic approach to the treatment and care of your child. We help empower your family by instilling confidence and providing hope to restore your child's overall health.

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Our location

All AMPS appointments are held on the 12th floor of the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care.

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Our research

Our researchers promote, manage and share research aimed at improving our understanding of what causes chronic non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain syndrome and advance treatments to improve the lives of children with chronic pain.

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Our resources

We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions about amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome and feel confident with the care you are providing your child.

Patient stories

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About your child’s AMPS evaluation

Learn how to prepare for your child’s AMPS appointment and what to expect. AMPS treatment begins at the first appointment at our center.

Frequently asked questions

To help you better understand amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome and treatment options, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions. Please speak to your child’s care team if you have additional concern

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