INDICE: 1. What is osteoarthritis?; 2. Why does it occur?; 3. The musculoskeletal system and body sites; 4. Who does it affect?; 5. What are the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis?; 6. How is osteoarthritis diagnosed?; 7. What is the long term outlook?; 8. Management of osteoarthritis; 9. Which health professionals are involved in the management of osteoarthritis?; 10. Exercise;11. Pacing of activities; 12. Weight loss and diet; 13. The role of mood and emotions - how they are linked to osteoarthritis; 14. The use of heat/cold, TENS, TSE; 15. Medication; 16. Injection therapy; 17. Surgical treatment; 18. Alternative therapies; 19. Further reading - organisations and glossary.
- ISBN: 978-0-19-921138-8
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 199
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés