This no-nonsense guide promotes a multidisciplinary approach to pain management in adolescent patients, acknowledging persistent pain is a complex biopsychosocial problem. With a strong focus on highly practical, applied strategies incorporating beliefs and values, mediation, relaxation, imagery, physical fitness and pacing, the book examines the many issues surrounding persistent pain. The thoughtful, compassionate approach considers lifestyle, family considerations and self-management in this unique population. Medical and psychological issues are highlighted throughout, with extensive use of case studies to illustrate important topics and potential obstacles. For Allied Health Professionals working with adolescent patients, this is the ideal practical guide.

Rogers, an occupational therapist at Royal Children's Hospital, Australia, promotes a multidisciplinary approach to pain management in adolescent patients, acknowledging that persistent pain is a complex biopsychosocial problem. The book considers factors such as lifestyle, family relationships, and self-management, and describes practical, applied strategies incorporating meditation, relaxation and imagery exercises, and physical fitness. Case studies, a glossary, and patient handouts are included. The book is for practitioners who treat adolescents with persistent pain, including nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and counselors. The book is also accessible to parents and families.