Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy

Name: Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy
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ISBN: 9781556425424

ISBN-10: 1556425422

ISBN-13: 9781556425424

Edition: 2001

Authors: Dimitrios Kostopoulos, Konstantine Rizopoulos

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The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy offers the reader a comprehensive therapeutic approach for the evaluation and treatment of Myofascial pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. This user-friendly manual will serve as a quick reference for clinically relevant items that pertain to the identification and management of trigger points. The first section of the book covers the theory and current research regarding the Myofascial Trigger Point Syndrome. The research is the most current and up-to-date available on the pathogenesis of Myofascial dysfunction, clinical symptoms, physical findings as well as diagnostic criteria. Treatment methods and techniques are also covered in a…

Book details

List price: $114.95
Copyright year: 2001
Publisher: SLACK, Incorporated
Publication date: 8/2/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 264
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.892
Language: English



Dedication


Acknowledgments


About the Authors


Preface


Foreword


About the Book



Theory



Myofascial Trigger Points: A Historical Perspective



Acupuncture versus Trigger Point Therapy



Muscle-Nerve Physiology and Contraction



Pathogenesis of Myofascial Trigger Points



Clinical Symptoms and Physical Findings



Referred Pain Pattern Mechanisms



Classification of Myofascial Trigger Points



Biomechanics of Injury



Myofascial Diagnosis



Myofascial Treatment



Perpetuating Factors in Myofascial Trigger Points



Trigger Point Dry Needling



Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy Contraindications



Part A Review Questions Answer Key



Muscle Regions


Cervical Spine Region


Sternocleidomastoid


Scalenus


Longus Colli


Digastric


Suboccipital Muscles


Splenius Capitis and Cervicis


Upper Trapezius


Levator Scapulae


Temporomandibular Joint Region


Masseter


Temporalis


Lateral Pterygoid


Medial Pterygoid


Shoulder Region


Latissimus Dorsi


Teres Major


Subscapularis


Supraspinatus


Infraspinatus


Pectoralis Major


Pectoralis Minor


Deltoid


Subclavius


Sternalis


Upper Extremity Region


Biceps Brachii


Triceps


Brachioradialis


Supinator


Pronator Teres


Flexor Carpi Ulnaris


Flexor Carpi Radialis


Extensor Carpi Radialis (Longus and Brevis)


Extensor Carpi Ulnaris


Extensor Digitorum


Extensor Indicis Proprius


Abductor Pollicis Brevis


Flexor Pollicis Brevis


Adductor Pollicis


Opponens Pollicis


Abdominal Region


Rectus Abdominis


Diaphragm


Thoracolumbar Spine Region


Rhomboideus Major


Middle and Lower Trapezius


Iliocostalis Thoracis


Iliocostalis Lumborum


Lumbar Spine Region


Quadratus Lumborum


Iliopsoas


Gluteus Maximus


Gluteus Medius


Gluteus Minimus


Piriformis


Lower Extremity Region


Adductor Magnus


Pectineus


Tensor Fasciae Latae


Rectus Femoris


Vastus Medialis


Vastus Lateralis


Vastus Intermedius


Biceps Femoris (Long and Short Heads)


Semitendinosus and Semimembranosus


Popliteus


Gastrocnemius


Soleus


Tibialis Anterior


Tibialis Posterior


Peroneus Longus


Peroneus Brevis


Peroneus Tertius


Extensor Digitorum Brevis


Flexor Hallucis Brevis


Flexor Digitorum Brevis


Quadratus Plantae


Adductor Hallucis


Index