IWH contributes to back pain book

Institute for Work & Health scientists have contributed to a new book called Evidence- Based Management of Low Back Pain, recently published by Elsevier Science. The book brings together in a single, practical source the latest evidence on the management of acute and chronic low-back pain. Its multidisciplinary approach covers a wide range of treatments – from manual therapies to medical interventions to surgery.

Among the expert contributors are IWH Scientist Dr. Andrea Furlan and Director of Operations Emma Irvin, who helped write the chapter on massage therapy. They and IWH Associate Scientist Dr. Carlo Ammendolia also helped write the chapter on needle acupuncture. To order the book, go to www.elsevier.ca/ISBN/9780323072939/Evidence-Based-Management-of-Low-Back....

Source: At Work, Issue 64, Spring 2011: Institute for Work & Health, Toronto