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The Sensitive Nervous System by David S. Butler
$89.95
Classic NOigroup Neurodynamics Text
The Sensitive Nervous System by David S. Butler is a professional clinical book for understanding neurodynamics, pain science and nervous system sensitivity in acute and persistent pain states.
For Clinicians & Rehabilitation Students
A valuable reference for physiotherapists, chiropractors, manual therapists and students who want to improve clinical reasoning around pain, nerve-related symptoms, movement sensitivity and patient education.
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The Sensitive Nervous System by David S. Butler
The Sensitive Nervous System is a classic NOigroup text by David S. Butler for clinicians who want a deeper understanding of neurodynamics, pain science and the role of the nervous system in acute and chronic pain states.
This professional clinical resource helps connect nervous system anatomy, physical examination, clinical reasoning, pain mechanisms and patient education. As a result, it is a valuable reference for physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, occupational therapists, athletic therapists, manual therapists and rehabilitation students who work with pain, sensitivity, movement limitation or nerve-related symptoms.
A Classic Neurodynamics Resource
The Sensitive Nervous System helps clinicians look beyond isolated joints and muscles. Instead, it encourages a broader view of how the nervous system can contribute to pain, movement, protection, sensitivity and recovery.
Why Clinicians Use This Book
- Explores how the nervous system can contribute to acute and persistent pain states
- Supports clinical reasoning for more complex pain and movement presentations
- Discusses neurodynamic examination and interpretation
- Connects pain science with physical assessment and treatment planning
- Includes clinical concepts for both physical and educational care
- Helps therapists better explain nervous system sensitivity to patients
Built for Professional Learning
This book is best suited for clinicians and students who want more than a quick overview. It is a detailed professional text for learning, reference and clinical reasoning in neurodynamics and pain science.
Key Topics Covered
- Nervous system anatomy and function
- Nervous system sensitivity
- Acute and chronic pain states
- Neurodynamic assessment concepts
- Physical examination of the nervous system
- Clinical reasoning and management strategies
- Pain science and biopsychosocial care concepts
- Patient education and treatment planning
Who Is This Book For?
The Sensitive Nervous System is intended for healthcare professionals and students who want to improve their understanding of neurodynamics and pain mechanisms. It is especially relevant for clinicians who see patients with persistent pain, nerve-related symptoms, heightened sensitivity, spinal pain, limb pain or complex rehabilitation presentations.
Clinical Education Note
This book is an educational and professional reference resource. It does not replace clinical training, professional judgment or individualized patient assessment. Clinicians should apply the concepts within their scope of practice and based on each patient’s presentation.
Product Details
| Title | The Sensitive Nervous System |
|---|---|
| Author | David S. Butler |
| Brand / Publisher | NOigroup |
| NOigroup Item Number | NSB |
| Physio Store SKU | NOI-NSB |
| Format | Print book |
| ISBN | 9780975091029 |
| Primary Topics | Neurodynamics, pain science, nervous system sensitivity and clinical reasoning |
Warranty & Returns
This educational book does not include a device warranty. If your order arrives damaged or defective, contact The Physio Store so we can help. Returns must follow our standard return policy and the book must be in new, unused and unmarked condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sensitive Nervous System about?
The Sensitive Nervous System is a clinical book about neurodynamics, pain science and how the nervous system can contribute to acute and chronic pain states. It helps clinicians think more broadly about assessment, treatment planning and patient education.
Who wrote The Sensitive Nervous System?
The Sensitive Nervous System was written by David S. Butler, a well-known author and educator in neurodynamics and pain science.
Is The Sensitive Nervous System for patients or clinicians?
This book is mainly written for clinicians, therapists and rehabilitation students. It is more detailed than a general patient education book and is best suited for professional learning and clinical reference.
Does The Sensitive Nervous System cover neurodynamic testing?
Yes. The book discusses neurodynamic concepts and the clinical examination of the nervous system, including how clinicians can reason through nervous system sensitivity and movement-related symptoms.
Is this book useful for chronic pain education?
Yes. The book is useful for clinicians who work with persistent pain, nervous system sensitivity and more complex pain presentations. It can help connect pain science with physical assessment and patient education.
How is The Sensitive Nervous System different from Explain Pain?
Explain Pain is often used as a more accessible pain education resource, while The Sensitive Nervous System is a deeper clinical text focused on neurodynamics, nervous system examination, clinical reasoning and pain mechanisms.
Is The Sensitive Nervous System a treatment manual?
It is not just a step-by-step treatment manual. It is a professional clinical text that helps therapists understand the nervous system, reason through patient presentations and apply neurodynamic and pain science concepts in practice.
Is this a printed book?
Yes. This product is the print book version of The Sensitive Nervous System.
What professionals would benefit from this book?
Physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, occupational therapists, athletic therapists, manual therapists and rehabilitation students may benefit from this book.
What is the ISBN for The Sensitive Nervous System?
The ISBN is 9780975091029.
What is the NOigroup item number for The Sensitive Nervous System?
The NOigroup item number is NSB. The Physio Store SKU is NOI-NSB.
| Weight | 732 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 17 × 2.5 cm |
| Availability |
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What is The Sensitive Nervous System about?
The Sensitive Nervous System is a clinical book about neurodynamics, pain science and how the nervous system can contribute to acute and chronic pain states. It helps clinicians think more broadly about assessment, treatment planning and patient education.
Who wrote The Sensitive Nervous System?
The Sensitive Nervous System was written by David S. Butler, a well-known author and educator in neurodynamics and pain science.
Is The Sensitive Nervous System for patients or clinicians?
This book is mainly written for clinicians, therapists and rehabilitation students. It is more detailed than a general patient education book and is best suited for professional learning and clinical reference.
Does The Sensitive Nervous System cover neurodynamic testing?
Yes. The book discusses neurodynamic concepts and the clinical examination of the nervous system, including how clinicians can reason through nervous system sensitivity and movement-related symptoms.
Is this book useful for chronic pain education?
Yes. The book is useful for clinicians who work with persistent pain, nervous system sensitivity and more complex pain presentations. It can help connect pain science with physical assessment and patient education.
How is The Sensitive Nervous System different from Explain Pain?
Explain Pain is often used as a more accessible pain education resource, while The Sensitive Nervous System is a deeper clinical text focused on neurodynamics, nervous system examination, clinical reasoning and pain mechanisms.
Is The Sensitive Nervous System a treatment manual?
It is not just a step-by-step treatment manual. It is a professional clinical text that helps therapists understand the nervous system, reason through patient presentations and apply neurodynamic and pain science concepts in practice.
Is this a printed book?
Yes. This product is the print book version of The Sensitive Nervous System.
What professionals would benefit from this book?
Physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, occupational therapists, athletic therapists, manual therapists and rehabilitation students may benefit from this book.
What is the ISBN for The Sensitive Nervous System?
The ISBN is 9780975091029.
What is the NOigroup item number for The Sensitive Nervous System?
The NOigroup item number is NSB. The Physio Store SKU is NOI-NSB.
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