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OverviewThis textbook - designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the topic of pain - was developed for use in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Pain's pain Curriculum for OTs and PTs. The book addresses the nature of pain, the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological substrates of pain, the psychological aspects of pain, the lifespan approach to pain, pain measurement, pain and placebo, modalities for treating pain, special topics in pain. It provides an overview of the physiological, psychosocial, and environmental aspects of pain experience across the lifespan. Aimed primarily at OTs and PTs the assessment and interventions issues pertaining to the perspectives of each profession are discussed in detail. The book is also relevant to the other health professions involved in pain management or intending to work in this area. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jenny Strong , Anita M. Unruh , Anthony Wright , G.David BaxterPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Imprint: Churchill Livingstone Dimensions: Width: 19.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.800kg ISBN: 9780443059780ISBN 10: 0443059780 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 08 October 2001 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced By: 9780702034787 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: Out of stock Table of ContentsForeword. Preface. Section 1 Understanding pain. Introduction to pain. Neuroanatomy of the nociceptive system. Neurophysiology of pain and pain modulation. Psychosocial, environmental and behavioural dimensions of the pain experience. Placebo analgesia - friend not foe. Pain across the lifespan. Section 2 Assessing pain. Pain assessment and measurement. Section 3 Managing pain. Generic principles of practice. Psychologically based pain management. Physical treatments. Electrophysical agents in pain management. Alternative and complementary therapies. Exercise and pain. Re-integration into work. Lifestyle management. Pharmacology of pain management. Section 4 Different pain problems. Musculoskeletal pain. Neuropathic pain. Pain in the acute care setting. Chronic pain problems. Cancer pain. Chronic pain and psychiatric problems. Index.ReviewsA broad, though comprehensive and clear, view on pain, pain experiences, and the complexity of assessing and treating patients with pain. Highly recommended, especially to students and therapists who want to have state of the art information on pain, pain research, and pain management . Ilse Swinkels, MSC, PT, MT, Free University Brussels, Centre for Quality of Care Research, Manual Therepy, Vol 7 No 2, February 2002 book is well stuctured and clinically relevant and achieves its aims of introducing the reader to te wider topic of pain. Each chapter is well referenced. Mary Cassells, Physiotherapy Ireland A broad, though comprehensive and clear, view on pain, pain experiences, and the complexity of assessing and treating patients with pain. Highly recommended, especially to students and therapists who want to have state of the art information on pain, pain research, and pain management . Ilse Swinkels, MSC, PT, MT, Free University Brussels, Centre for Quality of Care Research, Manual Therepy, Vol 7 No 2, February 2002<br>book is well stuctured and clinically relevant and achieves its aims of introducing the reader to te wider topic of pain. Each chapter is well referenced. Mary Cassells, Physiotherapy Ireland A broad, though comprehensive and clear, view on pain, pain experiences, and the complexity of assessing and treating patients with pain. Highly recommended, especially to students and therapists who want to have state of the art information on pain, pain research, and pain management . Ilse Swinkels, MSC, PT, MT, Free University Brussels, Centre for Quality of Care Research, Manual Therepy, Vol 7 No 2, February 2002book is well stuctured and clinically relevant and achieves its aims of introducing the reader to te wider topic of pain. Each chapter is well referenced. Mary Cassells, Physiotherapy Ireland A broad, though comprehensive and clear, view on pain, pain experiences, and the complexity of assessing and treating patients with pain. Highly recommended, especially to students and therapists who want to have state of the art information on pain, pain research, and pain management . Ilse Swinkels, MSC, PT, MT, Free University Brussels, Centre for Quality of Care Research , Manual Therepy, Vol 7 No 2, February 2002book is well stuctured and clinically relevant and achieves its aims of introducing the reader to te wider topic of pain. Each chapter is well referenced. Mary Cassells , Physiotherapy Ireland Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |