Center for Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome
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.
Why choose CHOP for AMPS care
Our center carefully tracks outcomes for patients with AMPS who’ve been treated in any of our services. All patients who have completed treatment here have successfully returned to full function and typical activities.
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.
Our location
All AMPS appointments are held on the 12th floor of the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care.
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.
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
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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