Management of Neck Pain Disorders: a research informed approach

by Jull PhD, MPhty, GradDipManipTher, DipPhty, FACP, Gwendolen, Falla PhD, BPhty, Deborah, Treleaven PhD, BPhty, Julia, O'Leary PhD, MPhty, BPhty, FACP, Shaun Written by world renowned researchers and clinicians in the field, Management of Neck Pain Disorders provides a comprehensive insight into the nature of neck pain disorders within a biopsychosocial context to inform clinical reasoning in the management of persons with neck pain. Emphasising a patient centred approach, this book practically applies knowledge from research to inform patient assessment and management. It also provides practical information and illustrations to assist clinicians to develop treatment programs with and for their patients with neck pain. The book covers:- Current issues and debates in the field of neck pain disorders- Research informing best practice assessment and management- Biological, psychological and social features which need to be considered when assessing and developing a management program with the patient- A multimodal conservative management approach, which addresses the presenting episode of pain as well as rehabilitation strategies towards prevention of recurrent episodes.The book covers:• Current issues and debates in the field of neck pain disorders• Research informing best practice assessment and management• Biological, psychological and social features which need to be considered when assessing and developing a management program with the patient• A multimodal conservative management approach, which addresses the presenting episode of pain as well as rehabilitation strategies towards prevention of recurrent episodes.