Trigger Point Dry Needling E-Book: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach

This exciting new publication is the first authoritative resource on the market with an exclusive focus on Trigger Point ((TrP) dry needling. It provides a detailed and up-to-date scientific perspective against which TrP dry needling can be best understood.

The first section of the book covers important topics such as the current understanding and neurophysiology of the TrP phenomena, safety and hygiene, the effect of needling on fascia and connective tissue, and an account on professional issues surrounding TrP dry needling. The second section includes a detailed and well-illustrated review of deep dry needling techniques of the most common muscles throughout the body. The third section of the book describes several other needling approaches, such as superficial dry needling, dry needling from a Western Acupuncture perspective, intramuscular stimulation, and Fu’s subcutaneous needling.

Trigger Point Dry Needling brings together authors who are internationally recognized specialists in the field of myofascial pain and dry needling.

    • First book of its kind to include different needling approaches (in the context of evidence) for the management of neuromuscular pain conditions
    • Highlights both current scientific evidence and clinicians’ expertise and experience
    • Multi-contributed by a team of top international experts
    • Over 200 illustrations supporting the detailed description of needling techniques
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    Trigger Point Dry Needling E-Book: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach

    This exciting new publication is the first authoritative resource on the market with an exclusive focus on Trigger Point ((TrP) dry needling. It provides a detailed and up-to-date scientific perspective against which TrP dry needling can be best understood.

    The first section of the book covers important topics such as the current understanding and neurophysiology of the TrP phenomena, safety and hygiene, the effect of needling on fascia and connective tissue, and an account on professional issues surrounding TrP dry needling. The second section includes a detailed and well-illustrated review of deep dry needling techniques of the most common muscles throughout the body. The third section of the book describes several other needling approaches, such as superficial dry needling, dry needling from a Western Acupuncture perspective, intramuscular stimulation, and Fu’s subcutaneous needling.

    Trigger Point Dry Needling brings together authors who are internationally recognized specialists in the field of myofascial pain and dry needling.

      • First book of its kind to include different needling approaches (in the context of evidence) for the management of neuromuscular pain conditions
      • Highlights both current scientific evidence and clinicians’ expertise and experience
      • Multi-contributed by a team of top international experts
      • Over 200 illustrations supporting the detailed description of needling techniques
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      Trigger Point Dry Needling E-Book: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach

      Trigger Point Dry Needling E-Book: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach

      Trigger Point Dry Needling E-Book: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach

      Trigger Point Dry Needling E-Book: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach

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      Overview

      This exciting new publication is the first authoritative resource on the market with an exclusive focus on Trigger Point ((TrP) dry needling. It provides a detailed and up-to-date scientific perspective against which TrP dry needling can be best understood.

      The first section of the book covers important topics such as the current understanding and neurophysiology of the TrP phenomena, safety and hygiene, the effect of needling on fascia and connective tissue, and an account on professional issues surrounding TrP dry needling. The second section includes a detailed and well-illustrated review of deep dry needling techniques of the most common muscles throughout the body. The third section of the book describes several other needling approaches, such as superficial dry needling, dry needling from a Western Acupuncture perspective, intramuscular stimulation, and Fu’s subcutaneous needling.

      Trigger Point Dry Needling brings together authors who are internationally recognized specialists in the field of myofascial pain and dry needling.

        • First book of its kind to include different needling approaches (in the context of evidence) for the management of neuromuscular pain conditions
        • Highlights both current scientific evidence and clinicians’ expertise and experience
        • Multi-contributed by a team of top international experts
        • Over 200 illustrations supporting the detailed description of needling techniques

        Product Details

        ISBN-13: 9780702054525
        Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
        Publication date: 01/08/2013
        Sold by: Barnes & Noble
        Format: eBook
        Pages: 304
        File size: 171 MB
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        About the Author

        Dr Dommerholt is a physiotherapist and Diplomate of the Academy for Integrative Pain Management. He owns two physical therapy clinics in Maryland specializing in the management of individuals with chronic pain conditions including myofascial pain. In addition, Dr Dommerholt is owner of Myopain Seminars, a post-graduate continuing education company offering a wide variety of myofascial pain courses, dry needling courses, TMD and pelvic pain management courses, among others.

        Table of Contents

        DedicationForeword by Leon ChaitowForeword by Robert D. Gerwin PrefaceAcknowledgements Contributors

        PART 1 Basis of trigger point dry needlingChapter 1 Basic concepts of myofascial trigger points (TrPs)César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Jan Dommerholt

        Chapter 2 Proposed mechanisms and effects of trigger point dry needling Jan Dommerholt, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas

        Chapter 3 Part 1: Effects of acupuncture needling on connective tissue Helene M. LangevinPart 2: Fascia and dry needlingJan Dommerholt

        Chapter 4 Trigger point dry needling: safety guidelines Johnson McEvoy

        Chapter 5 Professional controversies and dry needlingJan Dommerholt

        PART 2 Clinical and evidence-informed approach of TrP dry needlingChapter 6 Deep dry needling of the head and neck musclesCésar Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Ana Isabel-de-la-Llave-Rincón, Ricardo Ortega-Santiago, Bárbara Torres-Chica

        Chapter 7 Deep dry needling of the shoulder musclesCarel Bron, Jo L.M. Franssen, Betty T.M. Beersma

        Chapter 8 Deep dry needling of the arm and hand muscles César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Javier González Iglesias, Christian Gröbli, Ricky Weissmann

        Chapter 9 Deep dry needling of the trunk muscles Louise Kelley, Michelle Finnegan, Jan Dommerholt

        Chapter 10 Deep dry needling of the hip, pelvis and thigh musclesDawn Sandalcidi, Jan Dommerholt

        Chapter 11 Deep dry needling of the leg and foot musclesOrlando Mayoral-del-Moral, María Torres-Lacomba

        PART 3 Other dry needling approaches Chapter 12 Superficial dry needling Peter Baldry

        Chapter 13 Dry needling from a Western medical acupuncture perspective Mike Cummings

        Chapter 14 Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) Steven R. Goodman, Cory B. Choma

        Chapter 15 Fu’s subcutaneous needlingZhonghua Fu, Li-Wei Chou

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