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…
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 …
