Whiplash, Headache and Neck Pain: Research-based directions for physical therapies

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Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 2008-03-01
Publisher(s): CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Summary

A textbook and practical clinical handbook for all students and practitioners concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis, assessment and management of neck pain and cervical headache particularly in relation to whiplash. It is likely to become essential study for final year physiotherapy and chiropractic students, for all manipulative physiotherapy MSc students and a widely used clinical ref text for all involved in the assessment and management of whiplash and related neck and head pain. ï‚§ This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain. ï‚§ 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. ï‚§ 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.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Introduction
Applied Clinical Sciences
Sensory manifestations of neck pain
tructure and Function of the Cervical Region
Alterations in Cervical Muscle Function in Neck Pain
The Cervical Spine and Sensorimotor Control
Disturbances in Postural Stability, Head and Eye Movement Control in Cervical Disorders
Psychological and Psychosocial Factors in Neck Pain
Whiplash, Headache and Cervico-brachial Pain
Whiplash Associated Disorders
Cervicogenic Headache: Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis of Cervico-brachial Pain
Therapeutics for Cervical Disorders
Clinical assessment: The Patient Interview and History
Clinical Assessment: The Physical Examination
Principles of Management of Cervical Disorders
Therapeutic Exercise for Cervical Disorders: Practice Pointers
Conclusion
Future Directions
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