Tonya M. Palermo , Emily F. Law (Contributor)
Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199330041
- author:
- Tonya M. Palermo , Emily F. Law (Contributor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 2.3 x 15.5 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Internal Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain by Tonya M. Palermo and Emily F. Law is a valuable resource for parents seeking to help their children cope with persistent pain. Studies suggest that up to four out of ten children and adolescents experience chronic pain, often due to illness-related causes or following medical procedures. This book provides practical strategies for managing chronic pain in children, enabling them to return to school, participate in sports, and lead active social lives. With guidance on preventing relapse, maintaining improvements, and addressing future problems with pain and disability, parents can take a hands-on approach to relieving their child's pain. By using cutting-edge treatment tools and techniques, Managing Your Child's Chronic Pain offers parents the tools they need to support their child's recovery and improve their overall well-being.