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. Chapter 1 Introduction Section 2 Applied Clinical Sciences Chapter 2 Sensory manifestations of neck pain Chapter 3 tructure and Function of the Cervical Region Chapter 4 Alterations in Cervical Muscle Function in Neck Pain Chapter 5 The Cervical Spine and Sensorimotor Control Chapter 6 Disturbances in Postural Stability, Head and Eye Movement Control in Cervical Disorders Chapter 7 Psychological and Psychosocial Factors in Neck Pain Section 3 Whiplash, Headache and Cervico-brachial Pain Chapter 8 Whiplash Associated Disorders Chapter 9 Cervicogenic Headache: Differential Diagnosis Chapter 10 Differential Diagnosis of Cervico-brachial Pain Section 4 Therapeutics for Cervical Disorders Chapter 11 Clinical assessment: The Patient Interview and History Chapter 12 Clinical Assessment: The Physical Examination Chapter 13 Principles of Management of Cervical Disorders Chapter 14 Therapeutic Exercise for Cervical Disorders: Practice Pointers Section 5 Conclusion Chapter 15 Future Directions
? 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.
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