Isobel Knight
A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848192317
- author:
- Isobel Knight
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.8 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A comprehensive guide to living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type), this revised edition provides everything needed to manage the condition and enjoy a fulfilling life.
Written by someone who lives with the condition, this book covers recognising symptoms, obtaining an initial diagnosis, and daily living, as well as exploring pain management, pregnancy, psychological aspects, and its impact on dancers and performance artists. The author also discusses how osteopathy, nutrition, and other approaches can help, as well as what to expect from support groups and rehabilitation programmes.
With new material including information on terminology changes, the role of osteopathy and nutrition, and psychological approaches beyond CBT, this guide is essential for anyone who suffers from or suspects they might be suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type). It will also be useful to their families and friends, as well as professionals working with Hypermobility Type EDS.