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| View Larger Image | Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: Implementing the Neurophysiological Model
by Pawel J. Jastreboff, Jonathan W. P. Hazell
| | List Price: | $95.00 | | Price: | $76.00 | | You Save: | $19.00 (20%) |  | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours | | | | | Sales Rank: | 682337 | | Studio: | Cambridge University Press | | | Binding: | Hardcover | | Number Of Pages: | 290 | | Publication Date: | November 15, 2004 | | Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
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Product Description
Tinnitus and oversensitivity to sound are common and hitherto incurable, distressing conditions that affect a substantial number of the population. Pawel Jastreboff's discovery of the mechanisms by which tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance occur has led to a new and effective treatment called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). Audiologists, ENT specialists, psychologists and counsellors around the world currently practise this technique, with very high success rates. TRT, the treatment developed by the authors from the model, has already proved to be the most effective and most widely practised worldwide. This book presents a definitive description and justification for the Jastreboff neurophysiological model of tinnitus, outlining the essentials of TRT, reviewing the research literature justifying their claims, and providing an expert critique of other therapeutic practices. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 3 reviews)
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best book I read on tinnitus 
I read about 5 books on tinnitus and hyperacusis. This is, by far, the best. The only thing needed to treat tinnitus is to understand some methods, which are explained, and to purchase a $50 nature sound machine. My only complaint is that the author didn't provide a list of nature sound machines (academians don't endorse, I guess), and these are somewhat difficult to shop for.
Fast reading--took me about 4 hours. Easiest way to figure out how to treat tinnitus and hyperacusis. Not fully "cured", but treatment teached me how to live accommodate both tinnitus and hyperacusis.
June 29, 2006 | |
Will TRT work for me? 
Jastreboff's TRT:INM is essential reading for those of us who suffer from tinnitus and is approachable by even the layman.
It was encouraging to learn what factors may be in play in tinnitus emergence and how my own personality and conditioning may have contributed. Jastreboff's neurophysiological model of tinnitus and the oto-neurological reorganization that takes place to intensify and make persistent the tinnitus percept makes sense. The plasticity of the related mechanisms offer encouragement for relief and recovery. His many documented successes with TRT are indisputable. However, there still are failures. Inadequate "TRT counselling"? In addition to counselling sessions on the neurophysiological model other therapies may be necessary -- psychotherapy, cognative behavioral therapy, distraction attention techniques, imaginary exercises and modifications of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
I finished this text and followed it immediately with Kevin Hogan's "Tinnitus: Turning the Volume Down." It is an interesting contrast. Jastreboff frowns on the use of drugs and many other "modalities", banking almost exclusively on his neurophysiological model of tinnitus and conforming therapies. Hogan, who suffered and received significant relief takes a more pragmatic approach: If it works, he won't dismiss it. He does address the pros and cons of many approaches. And he is not against an approach, which uses many treatments concurrantly. He plays the percentages, hoping to increase the probability of success (1 - p1%*p2%*...*pn%). Hogan himself used a variety of meds and hypnosis to achieve habituation of reaction and perception of his own severe tinnitus.
Will TRT work for me?
February 23, 2006 | |
"No One Need Suffer"-Former critical patient; fully recovered from TRT; loves and recommends this book
Finally, an all-inclusive book--from the discovery of a most brilliant neuroscientist--that explains the mysteries of the auditory system, tinnitus/hyperacusis/hearing loss and how it is possible to achieve permanent relief. Topics run the gamut from the processing of sounds within the brain to the treatment protocol including recovery results with statistics to prevention: Based on the Jastreboff Neurophysiological Model of Tinnitus.
Book even gives an unbiased overview of other tinnitus treatments. Incredibly Forthright! Extremely Informative! Easy-To-Read Format.
This is a book "not-to-miss" for everything one needs to know. And, most importantly, for the only correct treatment for permanent relief in the world.
The treatment, TRT, will be needed in a futuristic world in order for people to strengthen their auditory systems to tolerate the sound levels of their environment. TRT will be revolutionary. Book contains help; book contains hope. Book contains proof that no one need suffer anymore!
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