Deep dry needling of the shoulder muscles
7 Deep dry needling of the shoulder muscles Carel Bron, Jo L.M. Franssen, Betty T.M. Beersma Chapter Outline Introduction Clinical relevance of myofascial trigger points (TrPs) in shoulder pain syndromes…
Deep dry needling of the leg and foot muscles
11 Deep dry needling of the leg and foot muscles Orlando Mayoral-del-Moral, María Torres-Lacomba Chapter Content Introduction Clinical relevance of TrPs in leg and foot pain syndromes Dry needling of…
Deep dry needling of the head and neck muscles
6 Deep dry needling of the head and neck muscles César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Ana Isabel-de-la-Llave-Rincón, Ricardo Ortega-Santiago, Bárbara Torres-Chica Chapter Content Introduction Clinical presentation of TrPs in head and neck pain…
Deep dry needling of the arm and hand muscles
8 Deep dry needling of the arm and hand muscles César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Javier González Iglesias, Christian Gröbli, Ricky Weissmann Chapter Outline Introduction Clinical relevance of TrPs in arm and hand…
Intramuscular stimulation (IMS)
14 Intramuscular stimulation (IMS) Steven R. Goodman, Cory B. Choma Chapter Contents Introduction Neurophysiological mechanism of Gunn-IMS Historical development of Gunn-IMS Clinical application of Gunn-IMS Introduction Patient history and past…
Trigger point dry needling: safety guidelines
4 Trigger point dry needling safety guidelines Johnson McEvoy Chapter Content Safety Considerations Introduction Trigger point dry needling: safety Hygiene Hand hygiene Gloves Patient skin preparation Needle and medical waste…
Part 1: Effects of acupuncture needling on connective tissue
3 Part 1 Effects of acupuncture needling on connective tissue Helene M. Langevin Chapter Content Needles and connective tissue What are the consequences of mechanical stimulation of connective tissue? Conclusion…
Superficial dry needling
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…
Proposed mechanisms and effects of trigger point dry needling
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…
Professional controversies and dry needling
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…
