Health & Fitness : Pain Management

The sixth edition of this pain mangement guide offers up-to-date information on multidisciplinary pain diagnosis, treatment and management. It covers both traditional and alternative approaches and discusses the pain of children as well as adult and geriatric patients. more...

Price: $299.95

Advances over the past two decades have enabled physicians to revolutionize the manner in which they can assess and manage childrena (TM)s pain. Thirty years ago it was thought that young children did not experience pain and therefore it was not necessary to treat it. Today professionals from a variety of disciplines have contributed data that have revolutionized medical perspectives. Technological advances now enable doctors to treat acute pain in fetuses, premature neonates, infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents with increasing precision and efficacy. Research highlighting the context of chronic pain has moved them away from a mind-body dichotomy and toward an integrated, holistic perspective that leads to substantial improvement in childrena (TM)s adaptive functioning as well as subjective discomfort. This book covers these topics and is intended for anyone who provides medical care to children. Each chapter provides an overview of the problem, followed by a "hands on" description of relevant assessment and intervention strategies. The role of the primary care practitioner is highlighted, both as a front-line resource as well as a consumer of specialized pediatric pain treatment services. Each chapter ends with a summary and specific bullet points highlighting the most central elements, making for quick and easy reference. more...

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Since the original publication of this landmark volume, tremendous advances have been made in understanding and managing psychological factors in pain. This revised and greatly expanded second edition now brings the field fully up to date. Designed for maximum clinical utility, the text shows how to tailor psychological treatment programs to patients suffering from a wide range of pain problems. Conceptual and diagnostic issues are discussed, widely used clinical models reviewed, and a framework presented for integrating psychological treatment with medical and surgical interventions. The second edition has been augmented with detailed case material and the latest treatment outcomes data. Thirteen entirely new chapters provide coverage of specific pain syndromes and disorders, as well as interventions for pain-related fear and  preparing patients for implantable technologies. more...

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An essential survival guide for parents whose children suffer with persistent and often debilitating pain. Approximately ten million children are living with chronic pain. Most people would be surprised at such numbers, but for the parents of these children, the challenge of helping a pain-stricken child live a normal life is a frightening and frustrating reality. Chronic pain in children can manifest as abdominal, migraine, or facial pain. It also stems from a wide variety of disorders such as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, and childhood cancers. No matter what type of chronic pain the child suffers with, a parent must be armed with an understanding of how a child's expression and experience of pain differs from an adult's. Trained in pediatric anesthesia and intensive care at Boston Children's Hospital, Dr. Elliot Krane has devoted his entire professional life to refining and innovating techniques, strategies, and therapies to relieve the suffering of children with pain. In his book, Relieve Your Child's Chronic Pain, parents will find the information and tools they need to get the very best care for their child. It will help you:. * Recognize, measure, and evaluate your child's pain properly. * Learn about the many alternative pain-management approaches that can be used at home. * Dispel fears about addiction if your child is prescribed a narcotic. * Find an appropriate pain-management clinic for your child. * Reduce the stress and anxiety in the home in a way that benefits the entire family. You may not always be able to eliminate chronic pain entirely, but you can succeed in minimizing your child's suffering. more...

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WHY DO YOUR KNEES HURT?. WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?. Going beyond quick fixes, a leading orthopedic surgeon shows you how to stop damaging and start saving your knees, the body's hardest-working and most complex joint. Once you understand the source of your pain, whether from sports or overuse injuries, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, heredity, or a host of other causes -- then you can choose the best up-to-the-minute treatments that are right for you. You'll learn everything you need to know about:. •Getting the right diagnosis. •Differences between men's and women's knees. •Treating the athlete's knee. •Simple exercises to reduce pain. •Medication. •Physical therapy. •Complementary and alternative remedies. •Arthroscopy and other surgical options. •Knee replacement. ...and much more. You'll also find everyday wisdom for protecting your knees from wear and tear, and practical advice on lifestyle changes that can turn back the clock on your knee pain. more...

Price: $6.99