New Concepts in Craniomandibular and Chronic Pain ManagementHarold Gelb This book presents the views of clinicians and researchers in this field, with a new look at the posture maintenance problem. The material presented should aid in the understanding and effective treatment of the chronic pain patient. Topics covered include: principles and determinants of the process of body use; diagnosis and treatment of muscle pain; scoliosis evaluation and documentation with computerized infrared thermography; and restoration of abnormal upper quarter posture. |
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General Principles | 1 |
The Process of Body Use Principles and Determinants | 13 |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Muscle Pain | 77 |
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