Back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide; the WorldHealth Organization regards back pain as a condition for which thegreatest number of people may benefit from rehabilitation. It isestimated that low back pain alone affects 619 million people globallyand this is estimated to rise to 843 million people by 2050. Up to 60%of the adult population will have low back pain at some point in theirlifetime; 5-7% of adults over 45 years of age are estimated to havechronic low back pain.
Healthcare professionals see people withback pain routinely in their clinical practice and so education andawareness of back pain and the various treatment options are vital foran effective outcome in these situations. Research has shown thathealthcare professionals have a considerable and enduring influence uponthe attitudes and beliefs of people with back pain. This book will helpclinicians to positively influence the outcome of people suffering fromback pain.
This book discusses back pain in great detail and iswritten in an easy-to-understand style, while keeping an evidence-basedapproach. Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,medical students, and other healthcare professionals will find this bookinformative. People who suffer with back pain will also find theinformation useful to expand their knowledge in order to successfullymanage the condition.
This book is of immense use tocandidates preparing for examinations conducted by the Faculty of PainMedicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK (FFPMRCA), AmericanBoard of Anesthesiology (ABA), Royal College of General Practitioners,UK (MRCGP), College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (FFPMCAI), AmericanBoard of Pain Medicine (ABPM), European Pain Federation (EFIC)(European Diploma in Pain Medicine [EDPM]), Faculty of Pain Medicine ofthe Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FPM), and theWorld Institute of Pain (FIPP/CIPS).
The authors are both seniorconsultants in pain medicine practising in the United Kingdom and areconsulted by thousands of patients every year. They have lectured atmany international, national and regional meetings and are invitedlecturers to public and patient groups on various health topics. Theyhave organised workshops, meetings and seminars for the nationalanaesthetic and pain societies. They have published many articles,research and textbooks on pain medicine. Their aim is to create anawareness of chronic pain conditions among other healthcareprofessionals and the public.
Healthcare professionals see people withback pain routinely in their clinical practice and so education andawareness of back pain and the various treatment options are vital foran effective outcome in these situations. Research has shown thathealthcare professionals have a considerable and enduring influence uponthe attitudes and beliefs of people with back pain. This book will helpclinicians to positively influence the outcome of people suffering fromback pain.
This book discusses back pain in great detail and iswritten in an easy-to-understand style, while keeping an evidence-basedapproach. Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists,medical students, and other healthcare professionals will find this bookinformative. People who suffer with back pain will also find theinformation useful to expand their knowledge in order to successfullymanage the condition.
This book is of immense use tocandidates preparing for examinations conducted by the Faculty of PainMedicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK (FFPMRCA), AmericanBoard of Anesthesiology (ABA), Royal College of General Practitioners,UK (MRCGP), College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (FFPMCAI), AmericanBoard of Pain Medicine (ABPM), European Pain Federation (EFIC)(European Diploma in Pain Medicine [EDPM]), Faculty of Pain Medicine ofthe Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FPM), and theWorld Institute of Pain (FIPP/CIPS).
The authors are both seniorconsultants in pain medicine practising in the United Kingdom and areconsulted by thousands of patients every year. They have lectured atmany international, national and regional meetings and are invitedlecturers to public and patient groups on various health topics. Theyhave organised workshops, meetings and seminars for the nationalanaesthetic and pain societies. They have published many articles,research and textbooks on pain medicine. Their aim is to create anawareness of chronic pain conditions among other healthcareprofessionals and the public.
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