Pennsylvania BPI Specialists/Clinics

Scott M. Fried, D.O., F.A.O.A.O.


Response to UBPN questionnaire:
NOTE: Only questions answered are included here

When was your Brachial Plexus Injury Clinic established?

1990
Identify what specialties related to brachial plexus injuries are represented by practitioners working in your clinic including physical/occupational therapists, if any.

Since we opened in 1987, when we started with a staff of three, we have grown to a staff of over 30, including nurses, radiology technologists, and physical, occupational and massage therapists. We have also developed a coordinated network of reflexology, acupuncture, biofeedback, Tai Chi and nutrition experts.
What do you/your clinic specialize in treating?

  • adult brachial plexus injuries
Indicate the total number of brachial plexus patients you/your clinic has evaluated since your establishment:

Number of children (Obstetrical brachial plexus injuries):
0

Number of children (Trauma or other brachial plexus injuries):
0

Number of adults (Obstetrical brachial plexus injuries):
0

Number of adults (Trauma or other brachial plexus injuries):
2000.
State your clinic philosophy regarding pain management and brachial plexus injuries.

Emphasis is on conservative treatment. Please see website for more information: www.nervepain.com.
Indicate any other facts that you feel would help families and individuals understand your practice/clinic.

I am experienced in the use of relaxation techniques, self-hypnosis and pain awareness for the treatment of upper extremity nerve injury, as well as the use of massage, reflexology, tai chi and standard therapies My osteopathic training incorporates muscle energy and relaxation techniques as well as direct hands-on and verbal techniques to induce muscular relaxation and decreased spasticity with alleviation of pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Do you accept any national/governmental payment for services or are you enrolled in any state medicaid plans? Please provide information on these plans and include which states you are enrolled in for medicaid services.

We accept Medicare.
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