Treat Your Own Back and Neck Pain.The purpose of this videotape videotape Magnetic tape used to record visual images and sound, or the recording itself. There are two types of videotape recorders, the transverse (or quad) and the helical. is to provide patients who are experiencing low back or neck pain with an instructional program of self-treatment self-treatment n. Treatment of oneself without professional supervision so as to alleviate an illness or a condition. . Based on the work of Robin McKenzie, the videotape explains the causes of neck and back pain and presents a comprehensive exercise program for patients to follow. As stated at the beginning of the program, the video is designed to be used in conjunction conjunction, in astronomy conjunction, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies as seen from the earth. Conjunction of the moon and the planets is often determined by reference to the sun. with medical advice from a health care professional. The program begins with the two narrators presenting an overview of the basic anatomy anatomy (ənăt`əmē), branch of biology concerned with the study of body structure of various organisms, including humans. Comparative anatomy is concerned with the structural differences of plant and animal forms. of the spine, using simple terminology The terminology used in the computer and telecommunications field adds tremendous confusion not only for the lay person, but for the technicians themselves. What many do not realize is that terms are made up by anybody and everybody in a nonchalant, casual manner without any regard or and effective graphics for ease of understanding. A description and a demonstration of proper sitting posture posture /pos·ture/ (pos´choor) the attitude of the body.pos´tural pos·ture n. 1. A position of the body or of body parts. 2. , standing posture, and lifting techniques follow. The use of examples from various work activities is effective in making the descriptions applicable. This background information is important for a patient to have in order to understand the value and purpose of the exercise program. The second part of the videotape introduces the patient to the self-treatment program. The narrators demonstrate each exercise, as well as give a thorough description of how to perform each exercise. The camera shots are filmed at appropriate angles to project a clear understanding of each exercise. The patient is instructed how and when to progress with the exercise protocol and is given the anticipated results. This videotape is clearly designed to be used by patients in dealing with their neck or back pain. It serves as an excellent complement to the instructional books by Robin McKenzie, Treat Your Own Back and Treat Your Own Neck. The videotape provides excellent detail and comprehensive information on how to treat disorders A
n. A layman or a laywoman. Noun 1. layperson - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person layman, secular . The use of routine activities as examples reinforces the information given. The emphasis on the active role patients must play in treating their pain through posture awareness and compliance with the exercises is an important aspect of this patient education tool. The quality of the videotape is excellent with regard to lighting and sound, resulting in a very professional presentation. I recommend this video for any health care professional involved in treating patients who have disorders of the spine. It would also be a useful educational medium for physical therapists and physical therapy students learning the McKenzie approach to back and neck care. |
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