Kategoria BISAC: Medical >> Pain Management

TRPV1 is considered an integrator of noxious stimuli and therefore may be at a crossroads for pain transmission pathways. Because of its potential for managing multiple pain types, including osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain, neuropathic pain, and cancer pain, some consider it "the holy grail" of pain management. This dedicated reference summarizes available data related to the potential therapeutic utility for TRPV1 ligands.

With contributions from many of the world's leading experts on TRP channels, Vanilloid Receptor...

Das einfuhrende Lehr- und Praxisbuch liefert Ihnen konkrete Handlungsanleitungen nach dem Brugger-Konzept fur Befundaufnahme und Behandlung von funktionellen Storungsbildern, die Ihnen in der Praxis besonders haufig begegnen. Alle Komponenten der Brugger-Therapie werden ausfuhrlich und mit vielen Fotosequenzen verdeutlicht vorgestellt:

- Sie lernen reflektorische pathophysiologische Schutzmechanismen kennen.

- Sie erfahren, wie sie durch funktionelle Storungen verursacht werden und in der Folge veranderte Haltungs- und...

Pain is a common symptom, yet it is frequently underevaluated and undertreated. It is difficult to define, describe and sometimes to prove. It s pain, and suspicions of exaggerations often add further insult to a patients injuries. Biobehavioral Approaches to Pain translates this highly subjective experience and its physical, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions into practical insights key to transforming the field of pain management.

This pathbreaking volume synthesizes a rich knowledge base from across disciplines, including neurobiologic, genetic,...

Over the last two decades, Eastern psychology has provided fertile ground for therapists, as a cornerstone, a component, or an adjunct of their work. In particular, research studies are identifying the Buddhist practice of mindfulness--a non-judgmental self-observation that promotes personal awareness--as a basis for effective interventions for a variety of disorders.

The Clinical Handbook of Mindfulness is a clearly written, theory-to-practice guide to this powerful therapeutic approach (and related concepts in meditation, acceptance, and compassion) and its...

Over the past two decades attention to family issues in relation to chronic pain has been on the rise. There has been a proliferation of research and clinical literature in the field since the first major review on this topic was conducted in 1982. However, no comprehensive review book has been published. Generally speaking, the role of the family in chronic pain literature has been reported from four perspectives: (1) family factors in the etiology of chronic pain; (2) role of spouse in the perpetuation of pain behaviors; (3) impact of chronic pain on family functioning and on the health...