12 Superficial dry needling Peter Baldry Chapter Content Introduction Superficial dry needling Variable reactivity to needle-evoked nerve stimulation Procedure recommended for the carrying out of SDN The initial consultation Systematic…
2 Proposed mechanisms and effects of trigger point dry needling Jan Dommerholt, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas Chapter Content Introduction Mechanisms and effects of trigger point dry needling Summary Introduction Many physical therapists…
5 Professional controversies and dry needling Jan Dommerholt Chapter Content Introduction: scope of practice Acupuncture opposition to dry needling by non-acupuncturists Counter-arguments Traditional Chinese Music Additional concerns Public safety Lack…
1 Basic concepts of myofascial trigger points (TrPs) César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Jan Dommerholt Chapter Content Myofascial trigger point (TrP) overview Neurophysiological basis of muscle referred pain Clinical characteristics of muscle referred…
3 Part 2 Fascia and dry needling Jan Dommerholt Chapter Content Introduction Brief update on fascia Fascia and trigger points (TrPs) Introduction Although Travell coined the term ‘myofascial’ in relation…
7 Management of hip disorders Di Addison Chapter contents Introduction Applied theory Evidence supporting practice Subjective examination Physical examination Treatment Active techniques Key words Clinical orthopaedics and related research disorders,…
6 Management of wrist and hand disorders Pierre Jeangros Chapter contents Introduction Subjective examination (C/O) Planning the physical examination (P/E) Key words Inferior radioulnar joint, radiocarpal, midcarpal, intercarpal, carpometacarpal, intermetacarpal,…
3 Management of craniomandibular disorders John Langendoen Chapter contents Introduction Theory – functional anatomy Causes and contributing factors for craniomandibular dysfunction Subjective examination Physical examination Isometric tests Precautions Extraoral palpation …
5 Management of elbow disorders Toby Hall and Kim Robinson Chapter contents Introduction Subjective examination of the elbow complex Evidence-based practice with reference to manual therapy Physical examination: elbow region …
9 Management of foot and ankle disorders Jukka Kangas Chapter contents Introduction Musculoskeletal foot and ankle disorders Psychosocial factors of pain and disability Lifestyle factors and musculoskeletal foot and ankle…
