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

by Jull, Gwendolen

• ISBN13: 9780443100475
• ISBN10: 0443100470
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

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.  This book presents the applied sciences, clinical assessment methods and rehabilitation protocols for the management of persons with neck pain.  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.  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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