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Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist

Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist

Publié par:Sluka Kathleen A.

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Deepen your knowledge of the mechanisms of pain and redefine your approach to pain management with this essential resource! Mechanisms and Management of Pain for the Physical Therapist, Third Edition, is the only textbook that addresses the growing significance of rehabilitation and non-pharmaceutical treatments in pain care. Dr. Kathleen Sluka leads a team of more than 20 international contributors in providing a practical, evidence-based framework for understanding pain mechanisms and management using a multidisciplinary approach. Completely updated content covers the basics of pain neurobiology and reviews evidence on the mechanisms of action of physical therapy treatments, as well as their clinical effectiveness in specific pain syndromes. This edition features new chapters on chronic pain predictors, psychological interventions, and managing pain in special populations, ensuring you are equipped with the latest advancements in the field.

  • Comprehensive coverage of physical therapy pain management with a review of the latest evidence and case studies
  • Overview of the science of acute and chronic pain
  • Interdisciplinary approach to pain management
  • Focus on pain syndromes commonly seen in physical therapy practice, including the underlying pathology and interdisciplinary management as well as the medicine, psychology, and physical therapy approaches

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septembre 2025, Anglais
Elsevier
978-0-443-11722-0

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