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
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"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
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Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Osteopathic physicians and osteopaths, chiropractors, manual therapists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists, massage therapists, and physicians working in general practice, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and internal medicine.
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Approx. 824 illustrations (538 in full color)
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Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 189 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7020-4312-3 (9780702043123)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Dominik Irnich, MD, is Head of the Interdisciplinary Pain Centre at the University of Munich and Visiting Lecturer at various Universities and Intuitions across Germany, Europe and the USA. Dr Irnich holds a Certificate of Acupuncture, a Certificate of Chinese Massage and a Certificate of Qigong (China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre, WHO Collaborating Centre of Traditional Chinese Medicine), a Certificate of Acupuncture (A, B) of the German Medical Acupuncture Association (DAEGfA) and a Certificate of Natural Medicine (Naturopathy) of KneippAErztebund and is a practicing acupuncturist. Dr. Irnich is a member of faculty at different institutions: German Medical Acupuncture Association (DAEGfA), Acupuncture Course at Julius-Maximilians-University of Regensburg, KneippAErztebund, Structural Acupuncture Course for Physicians at Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA.His fields of research include basic science research (physiology of peripheral nociception including acupuncture) and clinical research on acupuncture and pain (research methodology, clinical effectiveness). Dr Irnich has published 34 original papers, 19 chapters in different textbooks, proceedings, reviews and editorials, 43 abstracts of poster and oral presentations and has given more than 100 invited lectures.
Autor*in
Head of the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Munich, Germany
Übersetzung
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
