First published as a print book in 2007 by Hammersmith Press Limited
First published as a digital book in 2012 by Hammersmith Health Books, an imprint of Hammersmith Books Limited
Reprinted 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012
© 2007, 2012 Dr Raymond Perrin
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Whilst the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of going to press, neither the author nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions that may be made. In particular (but without limiting the generality of the preceding disclaimer) while every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this book are accurate, it must not be treated as a substitute for qualified medical advice. Neither the author nor the publisher can be held responsible for any loss or claim arising out of the use, or misuse, of the suggestions made or the failure to take medical advice.
British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data: A CIP record of this book is available from the British Library.
ISBN 978–1–781610–02–2
Commissioning editor: Georgina Bentliff
Designed by Julie Bennett
Photography by Stuart Derbyshire (treatment and exercise technique) and the author Diagrams drawn by Prof. Jim Richards and the author
Production by Helen Whitehorn, Pathmedia