The Gunn Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Intramuscular Stimulation for Myofascial Pain of Radiculopathic Origin, 2e - Rilegato

Gunn MD OBC CM DSc(hon) PhD, C. Chan

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0443054223 ISBN 13: 9780443054228

Casa editrice: Churchill Livingstone, 1996

Riassunto

This practical manual explains a comprehensive, alternative system of diagnosis and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Medications and commonly available physical therapies often give only temporary relief. The success of the intramuscular stimulation method described here has led to a new model for chronic pain. The manual, and the techniques described in it, will be invaluable to those seeking a more effective physical modality for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain.

a practical clinical manual showing a clear and coherent approach to the treatment of pain

written by Dr Gunn who is an acknowledged expert in this area

excellent illustrations guide the practitioner through the techniques described

Su questo libro

Contenuti:

PART 1 an OVERVIEW: an Introduction to Radiculopathic Pain. IMS: the Technique. Treating Chronic Pain. References for Part 1. PART 2 INTRAMUSCULAR STIMULATION in PRACTICE: Summary. Guidelines for Diagnosis. Treatment and Needle Technique. General Examination. Regional Examination and Specific Treatment: Cervical Spine. Upper Limb/ Back. Lower Limb. PART 3 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Musculoskeletal Pain of Spondylotic Origin. Table 1: Shortened Muscles in Common Syndromes. Table II: Segmental Innervation of Muscles. Sources of Supplies. Suggested Reading. Abbreviations for Commonly Treated Muscles. PART 4 APPENDICES: List of Appendices.

Product Description:

Book by Gunn MD OBC CM DSchon PhD C Chan

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Churchill Livingstone
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0443054223
• ISBN 13: 9780443054228
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 160