A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) 2/e

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A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) 2/e

Name: A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) 2/e
Brand: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
SKU: 9781848192317
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JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERSISBN: 9781848192317

Bending without Breaking (2nd edition)

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By Isobel Knight, Foreword by Alan Hakim
Imprint: JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
Release Date: February 13, 2015
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 228 x 152 mm
Weight: 480 g
Pages: 312

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Covering everything from recognising symptoms and obtaining initial diagnosis to living with the condition on a daily basis, this complete guide to living with and managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type - formerly known as Type III) has been revised and fully-updated in this accessible new edition. The author, who has the condition, looks at how it affects children and adolescents and explores pain management, pregnancy, physical and psychological aspects, and how it widely affects dancers and other performance artists. New material includes:

changes in terminology

information on how osteopathy and nutrition can help

psychological approaches beyond CBT

how to deal with professionals

what to expect from support groups and rehabilitation programmesThis new edition will be a must for anybody who suffers, or suspects they might be suffering from, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) and provides everything needed to enjoy a fulfilling life with this complex condition. It will also be of interest to their families and friends, and professionals working with Hypermobility Type EDS.

Foreword by Dr Alan J. Hakim. Introduction. 1. What is Ehlers Danlos-Hypermobility Type? 2. Symptoms of EDS-HT. 3. Diagnosis of EDS-HT. 4. Children and EDS-HT. 5. Adolescents and EDS-HT. 6. Pain Management and Adults and EDS-HT. 7. Other Related Physical Conditions and EDS-HT. 8. Menstruation, Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Menopause and EDS-HT. 9. Psychological Support and EDS-HT. 10. Physiotherapy and Pilates Management of EDS-HT. 11. Somatic and Related Practices. 12. Complementary Health Alternative Therapies. 13. Specialist Therapies and Information. 14. Dancers and EDS-HT. 15. Sports and Activities. 16. I have EDS-HT Now what? Glossary of Terms. Resources. References. Index.

Without having to worry about medical jargon, this is a book for anyone (layperson or professional) who wants to understand the personal impact of, and wants to be up to date with the clinical presentation and management of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Hypermobility Type.

A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) 2/e

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