The Back Pain Revolution, 1e [Hardcover]

Gordon Waddell DSc MD FRCS (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0443060398 | ISBN-13: 978-0443060397 | Publication Date: November 15, 1998 | Edition: 1st

A handbook for all clinicians concerned with the management of back pain. It presents the latest British and American guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain together with a summary of the biological, psychological and sociological research findings which support the thinking behind the guidelines. Features: * This title addresses a subject area of concern to many groups of clinicians and deals with issues which are highly topical for all those working in this field * It is the first comprehensive book on the current thinking about the management of back pain written for the clinician * Presents the latest research findings in a readable form which demonstrates their relevance to clinicians * Brings together a lot of information which at present is only available from a wide range of sources not always readily accessible * Written by Gordon Waddell who is very well known and respected by all the professional groups associated with the management of back pain

Editorial Reviews

Review

Chiropractic Journal of Australia, December 2004
"Waddell's biopsychosocial model provides a most appropriate context in which clinicians of all hues may best address the problem. There is a more empathetic view with the patients's perspective. This second edition is a nice follow-up." --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Gordon Waddell, DSc, MD, FRCS, Orthopedic Surgeon, Glasgow --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 438 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 1st edition (November 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443060398
• ISBN-13: 978-0443060397
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,586,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back Pain:Reversing the epidemic., April 29, 2000

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Rosa Maria R. Rondon - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Back Pain Revolution, 1e (Hardcover)

The book is fascinating. Some issues discussed in this book might challenge the reader and that is the main purpose. The chapter "Back pain through history" gives an important historical perspective of the matter. "Psychologic Distress" "Beliefs about Back Pain" and "Social interactions" are of enormous importance for those who deals with "Back Care". The message is: Back pain should be a benign, self-limiting symptom and rest should be avoided. I strongly recommend this book for everyone who deals with Back Care.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent source for practice of evidence-based medicine, March 12, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Back Pain Revolution, 1e (Hardcover)

This book offers an excellent summary of the most current evidence about causes, prognosis, treatment and rehabilitation of back problems.
I recommend it for physicians, patients and policy makers.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, February 29, 2008

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David Evans (Birmingham, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Back Pain Revolution, 2e (Hardcover)

A comprehensive account of the state of play of the evidence-based management of low back pain. This book does not pretend to focus on the pathophysiology of back pain (for that, see Bogduk's 'Clinical Anatomy of the Lumbar Spine and Sacrum') but instead delivers a wealth of information on how the problems caused by back pain should be dealt with by patients, practitioners, purchasers, policy makers, politicians and the general public. A superb resource.