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…
