Posts by Lisa LaRowe, PhD
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Mind–Body Intervention for Chronic Pain Benefits Adults 50 and Older
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers provide novel evidence that adults ages 50 and older with chronic pain benefit from a mind–body program designed to increase physical function—and show even greater benefits in pain and performance-based physical function than younger adults.
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Medical Grand Rounds: Chronic Pain in Aging and Serious Illness
Leaders from the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital presented on biopsychosocial considerations and intervention opportunities for chronic pain in aging and serious illness at a recent Medical Grand Rounds presentation.
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Increasing Physical Activity Among Older Adults With Chronic Pain
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers are developing strategies to mitigate pain-related barriers to physical activity in older adults with chronic pain.
Biography
Lisa LaRowe, PhD, is a faculty member at the Mongan Institute Center for Aging and Serious Illness and an instructor in investigation in the Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine at the Mass General Research Institute. Dr. LaRowe is also an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Geriatrics & Palliative Care
The Division of Palliative Care & Geriatric Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital offers a wide range of clinical expertise including inpatient services, outpatient programs and home based programs.