Whiplash, headache, and neck pain: research-based directions for physical therapies

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 tothe student and busy practitioner. Suggests future directions for clinical management and future research. Extensively illustrated with line diagrams and photographs. INDICE: Section 1 IntroductionChapter 1 IntroductionSection 2 Applied Clinical SciencesChapter 2 Sensory manifestations of neck painChapter 3 tructure and Function of the Cervical RegionChapter 4 Alterations in Cervical Muscle Function in Neck PainChapter 5 The Cervical Spine and Sensorimotor Control Chapter 6 Disturbances in Postural Stability, Head and Eye Movement Control in Cervical DisordersChapter 7 Psychological and Psychosocial Factors in Neck PainSection 3 Whiplash, Headache and Cervico-brachial PainChapter 8 Whiplash Associated DisordersChapter 9 Cervicogenic Headache: Differential DiagnosisChapter 10 Differential Diagnosis of Cervico-brachial PainSection 4 Therapeutics for Cervical DisordersChapter 11 Clinical assessment: The Patient Interview and HistoryChapter 12 Clinical Assessment: The Physical ExaminationChapter 13 Principles of Management of Cervical DisordersChapter 14 Therapeutic Exercise for Cervical Disorders: Practice PointersSection 5 ConclusionChapter 15 Future Directions

• ISBN: 978-0-443-10047-5
• Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 260
• Fecha Publicación: 01/04/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés