OPTP Adds New Shoulder Book to Neuroscience Series
OPTP and author Adriaan Louw have released the latest book in their patient education series. Your Nerves are Having Shoulder Surgery is a neuroscience education book that helps prepare patients for their shoulder surgery and reveals key strategies for the recovery process.
Your Nerves are Having Shoulder Surgery features memorable metaphors and unique illustrations to help explain neuroscience principles and allow for ease of understanding. It explains how nerves react before, during, and after the surgery, helping to provide patients with a sense of comfort in knowing what to expect.
In addition, the book reveals:
- How the body’s nervous system is like an alarm system
- How to turn down the sensitivity of that alarm system
- How the brain and nervous system collaborate to produce pain
- How to take control of nerves in order to lessen pain
The book is available as a single copy for patients as well as a 12-pack for clinicians and professional use. To learn more or purchase, visit the Your Nerves are Having Shoulder Surgery product page.
About the Author
Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD, is a physical therapist, neuroscience researcher, author, and presenter. He has been teaching throughout the US and internationally since 1996. Adriaan has authored and co-authored numerous articles, books and book chapters related to spinal disorders and pain science.
