Myofascial Trigger Points - Comprehensive Diagnosis and Treatment

Edited by Dominik Irnich, MD, this clearly written and fully illustrated multi-contributor volume offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area ranging from the latest scientific research findings to practical usage of current manual therapy techniques. Including the latest information from centres of excellence throughout the world, this new book is suitable for osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, manual therapists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists as well as general physicians working in primary care, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and internal medicine.
"I'm happy to say that this book is excellent and addresses all my concerns!" Reviewed by InTouch (Physio First's journal) , Jan 2015

• Offers practical and clinically relevant information to all practitioners and therapists working in the field


• Edited by an international expert in pain management and trigger point therapy


• Abundant use of pull-out boxes, line artwork, photographs and tables facilitates ease of understanding


• Carefully prepared by a worldwide team of clinically active and research oriented contributors to provide helpful and clinically relevant information


• Presents the latest research findings for many aspects of trigger point therapy


• Provides a holistic view of patient care including the importance of patient communication and psychological aspects of pain control


• Provides a handy reference for rapid and effective diagnosis and treatment of trigger points


• Highlights the 65 most important muscles in a comprehensive practical style which includes anatomy, symptoms, pain patterns, physical examination and strategies for effective treatment


• Offers an ideal resource for training courses in trigger point injection, osteopathy, manual therapy and acupuncture


• Suitable for osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, manual therapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists as well as general physicians working in primary care, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and internal medicine

List of contents

Section 1_The background
1 Guide to the book
2 Terminology
3 Epidemiology
4 Etiology of myofascial pain syndrome
5 The anatomy and physiology of the muscles
6 Pathophysiology
7 The trigger point as expression of a functional disorder of the locomotor system
8 Trigger points and myofascial pain - acupuncture points and meridian system
9 Myofascial trigger points and fascia
10 Fibromyalgia syndrome
11 Myofascial trigger points and somatoform pain
12 Integrated holistic consideration of the muscles
13 Diagnosis of myofascial pain
14 Differential diagnosis_
Section 2_Treatment of myofascial pain
15 Principles of treatment
16 Peculiarities of doctor-patient relationship with chronic pain
17 Selection of suitable treatments
18 Manual therapies and physiotherapeutic procedures
19 Treatment concept - myofascial trigger point therapy
20 Physical procedures
21 Trigger point infiltration
22 Acupuncture and related procedures
23 Complementary and alternative therapy methods and naturopathic treatments
24 Relaxation techniques - body and mind
25 Systemic pharmacotherapy
Section 3_Muscles and trigger points
26 Head
27 Throat, neck and shoulder region
28 Shoulder and upper arm
29 Elbow, forearm and hand
30 Thoracic spine and thorax
31 Abdomen
32 Lumbar spine, pelvis and hip region (pelvic girdle)
33 Hip, thigh and knee
34 Lower leg and foot

About the author

Dr. med. Dominik Irnich ist Oberarzt an der Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Leiter der Interdisziplinären Schmerzambulanz am Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Er genoss eine Ausbildung für Akupunktur und Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin am WHO Collaborating Center for TCM in Peking. Seit 1997 ist er Dozent der Deutschen Ärztegesellschaft für Akupunktur, deren Wissenschaftszentrum er leitet. Seine Forschungsarbeiten zum Thema Schmerz, Naturheilkunde und Akupunktur wurden mit nationalen und internationalen Preisen ausgezeichnet. Er ist Herausgeber der Zeitschrift für Komplementärmedizin (zkm). Als Verfasser zahlreicher internationaler Publikationen wird er weltweit zu Vorträgen eingeladen.

Summary

Examines various aspects of muscle physiology and the pathogenesis of myofascial pain. This book provides advice on diagnosis and differential diagnosis and contains detailed, practice-oriented information and many illustrations of the various therapeutic procedures for the treatment of myofascial trigger points.

Report

"Myofascia has been quite a buzz word in recent times and there has been much written about the understandings and treatment methods for these 'newly (re) discovered' structures. My main concern was that some of these text lacked an in depth understanding of the subject and did little to explain how fascia fitted into the clinical puzzle. I'm happy to say that this book is excellent and addresses all my concerns! The first few chapters explain the terminology, physiology and anatomy as well as aetiology and pathophysiology of myofascial trigger points." Reviewed by InTouch (Physio First's journal) , Jan 2015

Product details

• Authors: Dominik Irnich, Dominik (Head of the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre Irnich, Irnich Dominik
• Assisted by: Jackie K Jones (Translation), Jones (Translation), Jackie K Jones (Translation)
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2013
• EAN: 9780702043123
• ISBN: 978-0-7020-4312-3
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 241 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Churchill Livingstone
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Holistic medicine; MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Physical Therapy, physiotherapy