Myofascial Trigger Points Pathophysiology and Evidence Informed Diagnosis and Management Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

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Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Management , JAN DOMMERHOLT I PETER HUIJBREGTS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE SERIES Myofascial Tngger Points. PalhophysKJlogy and EVIdence-Informed DlsgflOSls and Management IS a pioneering resource for the Integration of myol asclal pain concepts InlO chnical practice and academIC preparation \"'yofucia'T,iggerPoints:Pathophysiology lind EvidencB-lnformed Oillgno$;s lind Mtmllgemenl is written by respected myofascial pain research and practice experts and addresses the etiology of trigger points, the epidemiology of myofascial pain, clinical management of patienls, specific treatment issues, and the role of trigger points in various pain syndromes. This text is an accessible introduction to myofescial trigger points for students and practicing clinicians, such as physicians. physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and massage therapists. IjOil1;i'IJ • Providas a systematic analysis of noninvasive treatments and invasive therapies, with specific anention to trigger point dry needling. • Discusses the clinical diagnosis Ind interrater relilbility of trigger point palpation. • Examines the proposed role of myofascial trigger points in peripheral and central sensitization. • Explores the role of myofascial trigger points in the etiology of haadaches, including a detailed case history emphasizing the integration of trigger point therapy into a consarvative management approach. Other Titles in Jones and Bartled's Contempore\" Inues in Physical Therepy end RehebiUretion Medicine Series Clinieel Prediction Rules; A Physicel The\"py Manuel Orthopeedic Menu\" Therepy Oiegnosis; Spine end Temporomendibufa, Joints Tension-Type end Cerv;cogenic Hudeche; Pe'hophysiology, Oi'gnosis, end M,nagemenl Wellness end Physicel Theflpy ISBN: 978-0-7637-7974·0 �� Jones and Bartlen Publishers 40 Tall Pine Drive Sudbury, MA01776 978-443-5000 infoCjbpub.com www.jbpub.com Copyrighted Material