How Long to Read The Self-Treating Patient Book 1

How Long Does it Take to Read The Self-Treating Patient Book 1?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 20 minutes to read The Self-Treating Patient Book 1 by Lovena Suson P T

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The Self-Treating Patient SeriesBook 1 is the first publication of this series.There is that chasm where a patient is left once conventional treatment options fall short. That black hole where a patient is left to deal with symptoms that come and go. A patient then becomes - THE SELF TREATING PATIENT.After all, one still has to deal with the chores and tasks of daily living. Even a "minor" headache can take the joy out of enjoying quality time with family and everyday life."Some pain you can distance yourself from, but a headache sits right where you live."-Mark LawrenceHeadaches diminish Quality of Life: sufferers know. As physical therapists, we see this every day in patients we see. Be it a neck, shoulder, or back pain, disruption in the biomechanical function of these structures also result in headaches. This book contains practical tips & strategies from a physical therapist, from experience with patients who also provided tips on self-management of symptoms. This book can be a helpful addition to the arsenal of alternatives and options for the sufferer."After Seeing My Doctor, What Else Can I Do?"Excerpts: -"If posture is not corrected, the care provided at the clinic will be fruitless. -"Biomechanically speaking, for every inch of forwarding deviation of the head, there is an equivalent additional load of about 15 to 30 pounds placed on these muscles.-This doubles the weight of the head, forcing these muscles to contract for prolonged periods throughout the day. Muscles can only contract for a specific period before fatigue and spasms set in."-The simplest motion of aligning your head and neck back towards your mid-line eliminates this excessive load and induces the relaxation of the muscles of the head and neck.-SIMPLE EXERCISES TO TENSION RELIEF IN THE HEAD, NECK, AND UPPER BACKThe following exercises seem mundane and are overlooked often. If practiced daily at home or work, even for a healthy individual, the result is noticeable.OTHER TIPS: -The Styrofoam cup and Frozen spoon trick; Pool noodle for relieving neck tension and headache? -Physical Therapy Modalities commonly used: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Neurostimulator), Ultrasound Therapy, ETPS or Electrotherapeutic Point Stimulator, Acupuncture Pens, a simple Reflexology technique, -Kinesiotaping for Headache? Who would have known? -The neck towel roll technique.OTHER SIMPLE TIPS/HOME REMEDIES: HOME REMEDIES(When conventional treatment is not enough)Steps can be taken to reduce the risk of headaches, and ease symptoms if they do occur:1.Application of a heating pad or ice pack to the head and neck.2.Avoiding extreme temperatures for the risk of burns.3.Avoiding stressors, where possible, and develop healthy coping strategies for unavoidable stress.4.Eating regular meals, taking care to maintain stable blood sugar. This book also simplifies the anatomy of headache; classification and types for better understanding of the conundrum that is..... HEADACHE.(A portion of the proceeds of this Book Series is to Support the Author's Medical Mission Projects)

How long is The Self-Treating Patient Book 1?

The Self-Treating Patient Book 1 by Lovena Suson P T is 80 pages long, and a total of 20,000 words.

This makes it 27% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Self-Treating Patient Book 1 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 49 minutes to read The Self-Treating Patient Book 1 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Self-Treating Patient Book 1?

The Self-Treating Patient Book 1 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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