"An extremely thorough book detailing and clarifying terminology and definitions before moving into pain, risk factors and specifics of injury. The scope of the book is specific to the neck and divided into acute and chronic pain and then whiplash and cervicogenic headache. This is one of the most well referenced and up to date books i have read on the spine. The diagrams, illustrations and tables add to the clarity of information and ease of understanding. Clear explanations and division of aspects of acute and chronic neck pain mean information can be taken on a specific topic or read through in a logic and progressive order - taking a history, physical examination, imaging, tests and evidence for treatment. One of the best aspects of this book is its utilitarian approach to the evidence ensuring it is strictly evidence based and does not allow for opinion or consensus, only evidence. Overall a very good book and a excellent addition to any physiotherapists bookshelf."
Nicholas Downing, physiotherapy student, University of Birmingham

Until recently most attention was focussed on low back pain but now the key area of interest for new research is neck pain and related headache often associated with whiplash or poor posture in working environments such as using computers. This book presents the latest research findings and gives recommendations and guidelines on how to relate those findings to the prevention and management of neck pain. It also points the way of areas where more research is needed.New volume in an established series conceived and commissioned by Sir Patrick Wall and companion to an existing title in the series by the same authors Compiled and edited by two extremely well known names in the field of research into musculoskeletal pain its management and prevention Clinically relevant and research based. Of multiprofessional interest and relevance. Fully up to the minute - based on the very latest research.
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Pain management is a huge problem and one which has important medico-legal and economic implications for health care providers. This book presents the research findings and gives recommendations and guidelines on how to relate those findings to the prevention and management of neck pain. It also points the areas where more research is needed.
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Product details

ISBN
9780444508461
Published
2006-07-17
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Weight
694 gr
Height
265 mm
Width
194 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
196

Biographical note

Spécialiste de rééducation musculosquelettique: ' Senior Staff Specialist in Musculoskeletal Occupational Medicine ', Hunter New England Area Health Service, Departément de recherches cliniques, Royal Newcastle Hospital, Newcastle, Australie