Pain in practice : theory and treatment strategies for manual therapists / Hubert van Griensven ; foreword by Douglas Justins ; with contributions from Sarah Barker, Helen Galindo.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van Griensven, Hubert.

Contributor:

Barker, Sarah.

Galindo, Helen.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical therapy--Decision making.

Physical therapy.

Medical logic.

Pain Management.

Physical Therapy Modalities.

Medical Subjects:

Pain Management.

Physical Therapy Modalities.

Physical Description:

ix, 218 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : Butterworth Heinemann Elsevier, 2005.

Summary:

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Using a single treatment model that can be applied to every patient, this unique book is a valuable guide for assessing, identifying, and treating patients with acute and chronic pain in physical therapy practice. It teaches clinicians how to quickly recognize pain patterns and deal with pain using practical pain management techniques (psychosocial interventions, self-help methods, etc.) in combination with familiar musculoskeletal approaches (massage, exercise therapy, TENS, etc.). Underlying concepts of neurophysiology endocrine physiology, and psychology are explained to convey a greater understanding of pain science and its links to everyday practice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

075068884X

OCLC:

60903241