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This book, written by RIC therapists, describes a classification system for assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal pain with emphasis on patient education and active exercise.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Musculoskeletal Pain: the Big Picture;
Chapter 2: Overview of the Pain Mechanism Classification System and Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy;
Chapter 3: Subjective Evaluation;
Chapter 4: Nociceptive Pain Mechanisms: Inflammation and Ischemia;
Chapter 5: Peripheral Neurogenic Pain Mechanism;
Chapter 6: Central Sensitization Pain Mechanism;
Chapter 7: Affective Pain Mechanism;
Chapter 8: Motor/Autonomic Pain Mechanism