Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace

Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 511
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ISBN-10 : 9781493906123
ISBN-13 : 1493906127
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Book Synopsis Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace by : Robert J. Gatchel

Download or read book Handbook of Musculoskeletal Pain and Disability Disorders in the Workplace written by Robert J. Gatchel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-05-08 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the complexity of preventing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal pain and disability disorders in the workplace. Divided evenly between common occupational pain disorders, conceptual and methodological issues, and evidence-based intervention methods, this comprehensive reference presents current findings on prevalence, causation, and physical and psychological aspects common to these disorders. Attention is given to working-world concerns, including insurance and compensation issues and AMA guidelines for disability evaluations. Also, specialized chapters offer lenses for understanding and administering the best approaches for treating specific pain disorders, and explore what workplaces can do to accommodate affected employees and prevent injuries from occurring in the first place.


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