{"product_id":"pain-a-textbook-for-therapists","title":"Pain: A Textbook for Therapists","description":"This is the first complete textbook designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the topic of pain. It was developed for use in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Pain's pain Curriculum for Ots and PTs. The book addresses the nature of pain, the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological substrates of pain, the psychological aspects of pain, the lifespan approach to pain, pain measurement, pain and placebo, modalities for treating pain, special topics in pain. It provides an overview of the physiological, psychosocial, and environmental aspects of pain experience across the lifespan. Aimed primarily at Ots and PTs the assessment and interventions issues pertaining to the perspectives of each profession are discussed in detail. The book is also relevant to the other health professions involved in pain management or intending to work in this area. Provides a lifespan perspective of pain experience Considers the influence of sex, gender, age and culture on pain experience and management issues Clarifies issues pertaining to secondary pain, addiction, and compensation Emphasizes an evidence-based perspective Focussed specifically on the issues which need to be addressed by the entry-level occupational therapist or physical therapist Highlights and examines issues that often become problematic and contentious in assessment and management of pain in the practice setting Chapters are based on current research and emphasize an evidence-based perspective of pain management Authors are clinically based senior members of the OT and PT professions International line up of contributors from Australia, UK, Canada, Sweden and New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0443059780\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0443059780.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Strong PhD  MOccThy and BOccThy, Jenny|Unruh PhD  MSW  BScot, Anita M.|Wright, Anthony|Baxter BSc(Hons) DPhil MBA, G. David\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43336001060925,"sku":"BVV.0443059780.G","price":16.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0443059780-0.jpg?v=1783746148","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/pain-a-textbook-for-therapists","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}