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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
