Whiplash, Headache, And Neck Pain: Research-based Directions For Physical Therapies, 1e
by Gwendolen Jull /
2008 / English / PDF
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• Textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash.
• Written by a group of researchers and clinicians who are leaders in the field of whiplash and related neck and head pain.
• Demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner.
• Suggests future directions for clinical management and future research.
• Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs.
? This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain.
? The material presented in this book represents the translation of research into clinical practice and provides a systematic approach to assessment and an evidence base for conservative clinical management strategies for neck pain.
? Unique topics in this book include:
• Provides an understanding of the pathophysiological processes in the sensory, motor and sensorimotor systems and how they present in patients with neck pain disorders.
• Presents multimodal approaches to management of neck pain guided by the evidence of presenting dysfunctions
• Presents a comprehensive description of a therapeutic exercise approach based on motor control which has proven efficacy.
