Neck and Back Pain

Neck and Back Pain
Author: Alf L. Nachemson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Written by world-renowned spine physicians, this volume presents a global view of what is known about neck and back pain. This evidence-based book emphasizes cost-effective diagnosis and treatment. Twenty-one chapters cover topics that range from epidemiology, psychological factors, and work-related influences to surgical and nonsurgical treatments, a review of social security systems, and recommendations.

Management of Low Back Pain in Primary Care

Management of Low Back Pain in Primary Care
Author: Richard Bartley
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Low back pain is one of the commonest conditions seen in general practice. This book has therefore been written to make it easier for GPs to manage low back pain by providing a simply written guide to give the GP an invaluable perspective on management.

Low Back Pain

Low Back Pain
Author: David G. Borenstein
Publisher:
Total Pages: 762
Release: 1995
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

The 2nd Edition provides definitive coverage of the medical causes of low back pain. The specific diagnostic and treatment maneuvers required for effective decision making are discussed. Broad implications of the responsible disease process, mechanisms of mechanical failure, and specific medical therapies are covered in depth. Topics include epidemiology, expanded coverage of MRI, occult trauma, myofascial pain and traumatic neuropathy, and occupational low back pain.

Low Back Disorders

Low Back Disorders
Author: Stuart McGill
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2007
Genre: Backache
ISBN: 9780736066921

This second edition of 'Low Back Disorders' provides research information on low back problems and shows readers how to interpret the data for clinical applications.

Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines - E-Book

Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines - E-Book
Author: Shirley Sahrmann
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2010-11-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323083781

Extensively illustrated and evidence based, Movement System Impairment Syndromes of the Extremities, Cervical and Thoracic Spines helps you effectively diagnose and manage musculoskeletal pain. It discusses diagnostic categories and their associated muscle and movement imbalances, and makes recommendations for treatment. Also covered is the examination itself, plus exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and the modification of functional activities. Case studies provide examples of clinical reasoning, and a companion Evolve website includes video clips of tests and procedures. Written and edited by the leading experts on muscle and movement, Shirley Sahrmann and associates, this book is a companion to the popular Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes. An organized and structured method helps you make sound decisions in analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndromes, determining the contributing factors, and planning a strategy for management. Detailed, yet clear explanations of examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management provide the tools you need to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, and develop the corrective exercise prescription. Case studies illustrate the clinical reasoning used in managing musculoskeletal pain. Evidence-based research supports the procedures covered in the text. Over 360 full-color illustrations -- plus tables and summary boxes -- highlight essential concepts and procedures. A companion Evolve website includes video clips demonstrating the tests and procedures and printable grids from the book.

Understanding Low Back Pain

Understanding Low Back Pain
Author: Mario A. Gutierrez M. D.
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2005-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0595341179

Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from low back pain? While it is important that patients with low back pain educate themselves about the lower back, the information available is often more confusing than it is helpful. A single source of information should not be taken as the only truth, as this can lead to misconceptions and misunderstandings in the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain. According to author Mario A. Gutierrez, MD, not all patients with low back pain are the same, and not all back conditions have a common cause. Dr. Gutierrez draws on more than twenty years of neurosurgery experience and direct patient contact to guide back pain sufferers in their quest for reliable information and diagnosis with topics such as: Causes of low back pain Current treatments for low back pain Low back surgery options Treatment myths Rehabilitation Health insurance/disability Prevention Whether you're a patient seeking answers, an aspiring medical professional, or a practicing physician, Understanding Low Back Pain is a must-have reference, complete with medical terminology, a short medical glossary, and frequently used medical abbreviations.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes
Author: Shirley Sahrmann
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2001-09-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0801672058

Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndromes that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functionalactivities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors and a strategy for management. * Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program. * Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances. * Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment. * Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner. * Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference.