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Myofascial Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Management by Jan Dommerholt and Peter Huijbregts
This book examines the etiology of trigger points, the integrated trigger point hypothesis, pathophysiology, and treatment option with a critical overview of current concepts. The contributing authors are the most respected myofascial pain research and practice experts. The authors address the etiology of trigger points, the epidemiology of myofascial pain, clinical management of patients, specific treatment issues, and the role of trigger points in various pain syndromes. This book is an accessible introduction to myofascial trigger points for physicians, therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and massage therapists.
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Myofasziale Schmerzen und Triggerpunkte: Praxisatlas mit Pathophysiologie, Diagnostik und Therapiestrategien
Edited by Peter Reilich, Christian Gröbli, and Jan Dommerholt
The pathophysiology, diagnostics and therapy of myofascial pain syndrome are presented from a scientific perspective. This book includes a detailed atlas with many figures and illustrations. The top 30 muscles commonly encountered in clinical practice are presented with detailed information about manual and dry needling techniques.
Trigger Points Praktisch: Werkboek Myofasciale Therapie by Peter Jonckheere, Kris Demanet, Jan Patteyn and Jan Dommerholt
This book explores the current scientific basis of myofascial trigger points, as summarized by Dr. Jan Dommerholt and Dutch physical therapist Jo Franssen. In addition, the book features several other chapters and practical chapters outlining the dry needling approach from Belgian authors and clinicians Peter Jonckheere, Kris Demanet, and Jan Patteyn.
Clinical Mastery in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain by Lucy Whyte Ferguson and
Robert Gerwin
This concise and easily referenced clinical text brings together editors from a range of disciplines—including chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, and medicine—to address therapeutic approaches to common muscle and joint pain. Organized by chief complaint, each chapter follows a structured format that takes readers from overview and assessment, through a case history, to a planned program of rehabilitation, generalization to similar conditions, and a treatment protocol.
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Tension-Type and Cervicogenic Headache: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management by César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Lars Arendt-Nielsen and Robert D. Gerwin
Written and contributed by international experts, this book provides the best current evidence on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of patients with the highly prevalent tension type and cervicogenic headache, integrating the most recent clinical research data with basic science knowledge. It covers both physical therapy and physical medicine approaches to the management of these headache disorders, paying special attention to the relevance of the cervical joints and muscles in the etiology of these two headache types.
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Muscle Pain: Understanding the Mechanisms and Muscle Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment, by Siegfried Mense (Editor) and Robert D. Gerwin (Editor)
The two books, Muscle Pain: Understanding the Mechanisms and Muscle Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment, will help the practitioner to understand why the patients feel pain, what to do about it and why the treatment works. In contrast to proceedings of scientific meetings on muscle pain, these books center on practical aspects and can be used by the practitioner in his or her daily work. The two books together provide a unique combination of broad basic knowledge with comprehensive clinical information on the management of patients.
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