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Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain The Practice of Informed Touch

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ISBN-10: 1594770549

ISBN-13: 9781594770548

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Donna Finando, Steven Finando

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List price: $19.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Inner Traditions International, Limited
Publication date: 8/22/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 8.38" wide x 10.88" long x 0.70" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English

Donna Finando, L.Ac., L.M.T., is a practitioner of acupuncture and massage, specializing in myofascial meridian therapy and myofascial release techniques for the treatment of chronic and acute pain and dysfunction. She studied extensively with Janet Travell, M.D., a pioneer in the field of pain management. She lives on Long Island, New York, where she has been in continual practice since 1976. She is coauthor of Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain and the author of Trigger Point Self-Care Manual and Acupoint and Trigger Point Therapy for Babies and Children.

Steven Finando, Ph.D., L.Ac., is currently on the advisory board for the New York Chiropractic College School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He studied extensively with Janet Travell, M.D., a pioneer in the field of pain management. Steven lives on Long Island, New York, where he has been in continual practice for the past 29 years.

Acknowledgments
Introduction: A Gathering of Forces: Toward an Era of Interdisciplinary Cooperation in the Treatment of Pain
The Nature of Muscles and Trigger Points
Qi, Movement, and Health
Informed Touch
Diagnosis and Treatment
How to Use This Manual
Muscles of the Head, Neck, and Face
Sternocleidomastoid
Scalenes
Splenius Capitis
Splenius Cervicis
Posterior Cervicals
Temporalis
Masseter
Pterygoids
Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle
Trapezius
Levator Scapulae
Rhomboids
Serratus Anterior
Pectoralis Minor
Muscles of the Upper Limb
Pectoralis Major
Deltoid
Latissimus Dorsi
Teres Major
Supraspinatus
Infraspinatus
Teres Minor
Subscapularis
Biceps Brachii
Triceps Brachii
Brachialis
Brachioradialis
Hand and Finger Extensors
Hand and Finger Flexors
Muscles of the Torso
Erector Spinae
Quadratus Lumborum
Iliopsoas
Rectus Abdominis
Abdominals
Muscles of the Lower Limb
Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus
Tensor Fasciae Latae
Piriformis
Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Adductors
Pectineus
Gracilis
Sartorius
Popliteus
Gastrocnemius
Soleus
Tibialis Posterior
Tibialis Anterior
Peroneal Muscles
Long Extensors of the Toes
Long Flexors of the Toes
Meridian Pathways
On Cutaneous Zones
Commonly Used Acupoints
Pain Pattern Index
Symptom Index
Bibliography