Based on the most up-to-date scientific evidence, Terapia manual ortopédica en el tratamiento del dolor [Manual orthopaedic therapy in the treatment of pain] addresses the knowledge of the neurophysiology of pain necessary to practice manual orthopaedic therapy.
Professors on the Master’s in Manual Orthopaedic Therapy in the Treatment of Pain at the Universidad Europea of Madrid and the Canary Islands have recently published a book on Manual orthopaedic therapy in the treatment of pain, in which they analyse all facets of musculoskeletal pain: neurophysiology, pharmacology and psychological factors which influence the pain; approaches based on clinical analysis; and therapeutic effects of manual orthopaedic therapy, all supported by the most up-to-date scientific evidence.
This manual is based on the Biopsychosocial model and the most up-to-date scientific evidence on integral care for patients with musculoskeletal pain. They highlight the importance of pharmacology and interactions in the treatment of patients with pain, while placing emphasis on the importance of clinical analysis in its treatment. The content is directed at physiotherapists along with any other health professional interested in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal pain.
The authors are part of a work group which has more than 15 years’ experience in teaching and research, as well as clinical practice in the field of Physiotherapy and the treatment of pain. It explains all the psychological variables involved in pain and how to integrate them in manual therapy practice. Furthermore, they analyse the neurophysiological effects arising from the different techniques of manual orthopaedic therapy.