Books / Patient Handbooks
FOR YOUR BACK. Self-Help Manual
by H. Duane Saunders, MS PT.
Thoroughly covers back facts, simple anatomy, and causes and treatments for the most common types of back problems. 48 Pages
#09630308-001..... FOR YOUR BACK. Self-Help Manual: $5.99
MANAGING BACK PAIN. Self-Help Manual
by H. Duane Saunders, MS PT and Michael S. Melnik, MS OTR.
The photographic daily activities guide for back pain sufferers. Helps your patients in acute pain to safely participate in essential activities such as dressing, child care, kitchen activities and more. 32 pages
#09630309-001..... MANAGING BACK PAIN. Self-Help Manual: $5.99
SAVE YOUR BACK. Self-Help Manual
by H. Duane Saunders, MS PT, and Michael S. Melnik, MS OTR.
The photographic guide to patient handling technique Essential for health care provider training. 48 pages.
#09621059-001..... SAVE YOUR BACK. Self-Help Manual: $5.99
FOR YOUR NECK. Self-Help Manual
by H. Duane Saunders, MS PT
Discusses common causes of neck injuries and preventive strategies. - 48 pages
#09630310-001..... FOR YOUR NECK. Self-Help Manual: $5.99
SEX AND BACK PAIN- Patient Manual
by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT
Sex and Back Pain is a patient guide to restoring sexual abilities lost to back pain. This is a serious, complicating issue for back pain patients and is usually avoided or overlooked by all concerned parties.
Sex and Back Pain is carefully written to clearly communicate with a wide variety of patients. Information and illustrations are presented tastefully and in a non-threatening manner. The book discusses communication, shyness, sensuality and pain avoidance strategies.
Physical sex techniques are categorized according to Extension Principle, Flexion Principle, and Sacro-iliac Dysfunction. A section on sexuality and the severely impaired back sufferer is also included. Techniques are divided between male and female patients. 32 pages
#14IMP123..... SEX AND BACK PAIN Patient Manual: $6.99
SEX AND BACK PAIN- Bookstore Edition
by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT, OCS
This 108 page version shares with the reader deeply personal issues such as the negative effects of back pain on family relationships, loss of self-esteem, guilt, shyness, fear, and sexual apathy. We have also included sections on how the spine works, back treatment and recovery, pain control and restorative back exercises. 108 pages
Sex and Back Pain DVD
#14IMP124..... SEX AND BACK PAIN Bookstore Edition: $12.95
YOUR BACK FOR LIFE
by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT, OCS
OUR BACK FOR LIFE! gives you the power for recovery...gives workers the power to avoid back injury. This back pain sufferer/worker back care manual combines low back structure and function...with personal back ergonomics...with A.D.L and exercise strategies. 44 pages
Special Bonus Feature: In the back of this manual is a collection of progressive Back Recovery Exercises for individual exercise program design.
YOUR BACK FOR LIFE! features:
- Clear, simple illustrations of structure and function
- All personal and occupational risk factors
- Chronic pain effects on the individual & family
- Materials handling, sitting, other job stresses
- Personal ergonomics guidelines
- Choices and alternatives for lifting
- Preventive stretching and other injury-avoidance tactics
- Three stages of back recovery exercises
- Individualized exercise plan summary
#14IMP165..... YOUR BACK FOR LIFE: $6.99
WorkSmart: The Industrial Athlete
by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT, OCS
Is a unique book for industrial employees and Work Hardening patients. A comprehensive "user's guide" for the working body that introduces the Industrial Athlete concept to the reader. The theme of the book, "How to get through a day's work and still have something left over to play with", makes it very worker-oriented. Reader's attention is directed away from injury, and towards accepting responsibility for taking care of the working body. The text is very motivating and easily understood by people with even the most basic education. 38 Pages
Chapters include:
- Why Bother?
- Your Neck-Arm At Work
- Personal Ergonomics
- Self-Protection Tactics
- Your Working Back
- Your Body At Work
- Fit For Work
- Back Injury Protection
- Chronic Headaches
- At Home Be Good To Yourself
#14IMP132..... WorkSmart: The Industrial Athlete : $6.99
The Neck-Arm-Hand Book
Preventing Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Workplace by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT.
Upper extremity Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTD) such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome represent a growing epidemic in today's society. THE NECK-ARM-HAND BOOK is the resource for identifying and correcting the risk factors of CTD in the workplace.
THE NECK-ARM-HAND BOOK is a comprehensive discussion of the broad spectrum of CTD related issues: ergonomics, employee relations and attitudes, psychosocial issues and human behaviors. It describes anatomy and biomechanics of the working upper quarter, how CTD evolves and preventive actions that work. This book is the result of years of research and development on CTD risks, prevention and management in many work environments. Addresses important bio-mechanical concerns such as forward head posture, TMJ issues, sustained posture versus repetitive motion risks, job design ergonomics, preventive exercise plans and other preventive strategies. 48 pages.
#14IMP142..... The Neck-Arm-Hand Book: $10.99
LIVING with C.T.D.
by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT, OCS
Living with C.T.D. is a complete patient education handbook that addresses recovery from cumulative trauma disorders, such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, thoracic outlet syndrome and chronic neck pain. Living with C.T.D.. discusses the full range of C.T.D. issues, risk factors, complications and recovery strategies. Living with C.T.D. teaches and motivates the C.T.D. patient to take charge of their own recovery. Patients learn about the anatomy and patho-mechanics of Neck-Arm C.T.D. Treatment and rehabilitation strategies are explained in an easy to understand manner. 34 pages
#14IMP155..... LIVING with C.T.D. : $6.99
OVERCOMING TMJ- There is Hope!
by Lauren Andrew Hebert, PT, OCS
A ground-breaking patient education manual that guides your clients along the path of successful self-care and recovery from TMJ/craniomandibular dysfunctions.
OVERCOMING TMJ is a low cost, concise, easy to read patient manual discussing:
- Upper quarter anatomy, function and dysfunction
- TMJ risk factors control
- Psycho-social issues of chronic pain
- Exercises, self-care, and personal pain control
- The scope of available treatment strategies
- Taking control of your own recovery
- PT management of craniomandibular pain/dysfunction
