By
Jennifer Strong, BoccThy, MoccThy, PhD, Professor of Occupational Therapy; Head, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Queensland, Deputy President
of the Academic Board of the University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Anita Unruh, BScot, MSW, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Canada
Anthony Wright, Senior Lecturer, Head, Division of Physical Therapy, School of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba, Canada
G. David Baxter, Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences, Research Graduate School Social and Health Sciences and Education, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, N. Ireland
Description
This is the first complete textbook designed for physiotherapists and occupational therapists on the topic of pain. It was developed for
use in conjunction with the International Association for the Study of Pain's pain curriculum for OTs and PTs. The book addresses the
nature of pain, the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological substrates of pain, the psychological aspects of pain, the lifespan approach
to pain, pain measurement, pain and placebo, modalities for treating pain, and special topics in pain. It provides an overview of the
physiological, psychosocial, and environmental aspects of pain experience across the lifespan. Aimed primarily at OTs and PTs the assessment
and interventions issues pertaining to the perspectives of each profession are discussed in detail. The book is also relevant to the
other health professions involved in pain management or intending to work in this area.
