The Gunn Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain

Intramuscular Stimulation for Myofascial Pain of Radiculopathic Origin
2. Revised Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-0-443-05422-8
Verlag: Elsevier Health Sciences

Buch, Englisch, 184 Seiten, Format (B × H): 196 mm x 254 mm, Gewicht: 544 g

This practical manual explains a comprehensive, alternative system of diagnosis and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Medications and commonly available physical therapies often give only temporary relief. The success of the intramuscular stimulation method described here has led to a new model for chronic pain. The manual, and the techniques described in it, will be invaluable to those seeking a more effective physical modality for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. - a practical clinical manual showing a clear and coherent approach to the treatment of pain
written by Dr Gunn who is an acknowledged expert in this area - excellent illustrations guide the practitioner through the techniques described

Zielgruppe

Anaesthetists, family GP, orthopaedic, rehabilitation & sports medicine physicians, physiotherapists, neurologists

Autoren/Hrsg.

Gunn, C Chan

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Rheumatologie, Muskelerkrankungen
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete AINS Schmerzmedizin & Schmerztherapie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

PART 1 an OVERVIEW: an Introduction to Radiculopathic Pain. IMS: the Technique. Treating Chronic Pain. References for Part 1. PART 2 INTRAMUSCULAR STIMULATION in PRACTICE: Summary. Guidelines for Diagnosis. Treatment and Needle Technique. General Examination. Regional Examination and Specific Treatment: Cervical Spine. Upper Limb/ Back. Lower Limb. PART 3 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Musculoskeletal Pain of Spondylotic Origin. Table 1: Shortened Muscles in Common Syndromes. Table II: Segmental Innervation of Muscles. Sources of Supplies. Suggested Reading. Abbreviations for Commonly Treated Muscles. PART 4 APPENDICES: List of Appendices.