Former Physiotherapist, Janet Delorme, explores why the answer to this question is often an elusive one.
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BOOK ONE was written for professionals who assess or treat patients who have shoulder complaints that are unusual or difficult to diagnose. The book is written in an easy-to-follow format with photos, illustrations and a detailed glossary. An assessment algorithm illustrates how the three simple steps can be incorporated into a standard shoulder assessment.
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BOOK TWO was written for those who struggle with an unstable chest wall. A condition that is frequently mistaken for a shoulder problem because it almost always causes pain and weakness in the shoulder. Sometimes it is diagnosed as long thoracic nerve palsy but it is suspected that most with this "shoulder" condition are not diagnosed.
Learning to live with this condition is difficult. Standard "shoulder" exercises will make the problem worse. Only a physiotherapist, working through self-discovery, would be able to provide this valuable information. It took Janet several years of trial and error before she could recognize and manage this complex condition; and ten years to research, write and explore the best way for others to recognize, diagnose and manage it. The information is NEW. This is NOT simply a shoulder problem and treating it as such will only make it worse.
This book is patient-friendly and has many drawings and illustrations making the information accessible to all. Therapist supervision is recommended, however, because no one can manage this problem without some help.
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ABOUT ME
Seeing something from a new perspective is a rare opportunity.
This physiotherapist-turned-patient has addressed her most challenging life transition by turning it into a learning experience. Her passion for sharing knowledge is evident in her publications. She does not plan to write another book but her ongoing learning continues, so she has decided to share her new thoughts and ideas in an interactive blog. Some dialogue will be medical, but most of the information is meant for the average, non-medical reader.
Janet is looking forward to hearing from you!
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