Rest and Pain (Classic Reprint): A Course of Lectures on the Influence of Mechanical and Physiological Rest in the Treatment of Accidents and Surgical Diseases, and the Diagnostic Value of Pain - Brossura

Hilton, John

 
9781331135616: Rest and Pain (Classic Reprint): A Course of Lectures on the Influence of Mechanical and Physiological Rest in the Treatment of Accidents and Surgical Diseases, and the Diagnostic Value of Pain

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Rest and Pain explains how mechanical and physiological rest can aid healing after accidents and surgical disease, with practical methods and real examples to ease pain and speed recovery.


This edition gathers a series of lectures that explore rest as a therapeutic tool, from soothing inflamed membranes to supporting joints and organs. It presents guidance on when to rest, how to apply external treatments, and why limiting movement can be essential for recovery.



  • Foundations of mechanical and physiological rest as a treatment approach.

  • Practical techniques such as splints, bandages, and thoughtfully applied external applications.

  • Physiological reasoning about pain, inflammation, and the body’s natural repair processes.

  • Clinical examples that illustrate when rest improves outcomes in pleural, pericardial, and joint disorders.


Ideal for readers of medical history, surgical classics, and those seeking a historical perspective on rest as therapy.

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