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Edited by Dominik Irnich, MD, this clearly written and fully illustrated multi-contributor volume offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area ranging from the latest scientific research findings to practical usage of current manual therapy techniques. Including the latest information from centres of excellence throughout the world, this new book is suitable for osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, manual therapists, physiotherapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists as well as general physicians working in primary care, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and internal medicine. Offers practical and clinically relevant information to all practitioners and therapists working in the field Edited by an international expert in pain management and trigger point therapy Abundant use of pull-out boxes, line artwork, photographs and tables facilitates ease of understanding Carefully prepared by a worldwide team of clinically active and research oriented contributors to provide helpful and clinically relevant information Presents the latest research findings for many aspects of trigger point therapy Provides a holistic view of patient care including the importance of patient communication and psychological aspects of pain control Provides a handy reference for rapid and effective diagnosis and treatment of trigger points Highlights the 65 most important muscles in a comprehensive practical style which includes anatomy, symptoms, pain patterns, physical examination and strategies for effective treatment Offers an ideal resource for training courses in trigger point injection, osteopathy, manual therapy and acupuncture Suitable for osteopathic physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, manual therapists, acupuncturists and massage therapists as well as general physicians working in primary care, physical medicine, rehabilitation, pain management and internal medicine.
Front Cover; Myofascial TriggerPoints: Comprehensive diagnosisand treatment; Copyright; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Section 1: Introductory overview; Chapter 1: Guide to the book; Chapter 2: Terminology; Trigger point; Myofascial trigger point (mTrP); Active mTrP; Latent mTrP; Primary (initial) trigger point; Related trigger point; Associated trigger point; Secondary trigger point; Satellite trigger points; Taut band; Local twitch response; Referred pain; Referred phenomena; Myofascial syndrome (MFS); Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS); Primary MPS; Secondary MPS; Chapter 3: Epidemiology.
3.1. Aetiology of disease3.2. Epidemiological indicators; Chapter 4: Aetiology of myofascial pain syndrome; 4.1. Causative factors; 4.1.1. Causative factors of acute myofascial pain; Blunt muscle trauma (contusion); Pulled muscle (usually eccentric muscle strain); Torn muscles (complete or incomplete, usually caused by eccentric muscle strain); Sprain or dislocation of joints; Increased isometric muscle contractions; Shortening of the muscles; Increase in muscle tension caused by climate; Change in muscle tension of psychogenic cause; Slight muscular strain due to prior conditions.
4.1.2. Causative factors of delayed myofascial painChronic strain; Psychogenic factors; 4.2. Perpetuating factors of myofascial pain; 4.3. Chronification of myofascial pain; Chapter 5: The anatomy and physiology of the muscles; 5.1. Macroscopic structure; 5.1.1. Development; 5.1.2. Structure and fine structure; 5.2. Function; 5.2.1. Muscle contraction; Course of muscle contraction; Muscle fibre types (see Fig. 5.1); Types of muscle contraction; 5.2.2. Muscle healing after injury; Types of injury; Muscle regeneration after injury; 5.2.3. Consequences of reduced muscle training.
Muscle fibre distributionMuscle diameter; 5.3. Neurophysiology; 5.3.1. Motor function; 5.3.2. The lower motoneurons; 5.3.3. Muscle afference; 5.3.4. Neuromuscular synapses; 5.3.5. Muscle spindles; 5.3.6. Low-threshold mechanoreceptors; 5.3.7. Nociceptors of group III and IV fibres; 5.3.8. The spinal cord; Grey matter; White matter; 5.3.9. Posterior horn; 5.3.10. Activation of the posterior horn; Principle of convergence: wide dynamic range (WDR) neurons; Principle of divergence; Neuroplasticity and neuromodulation; Chapter 6: Pathophysiology; 6.1. Historical development.
6.2. Underlying theories of pathophysiology6.2.1. Energy crisis theory; 6.2.2. End-plate hypothesis; 6.2.3. Pain-spasm-pain theory; 6.3. Specific pathophysiology; 6.3.1. Changes in the nociceptive system; 6.3.2. Pain modulation at the level of the spinal cord; 6.3.3. Pain modulation in the CNS; 6.3.4. Current research results; 6.4. The extended integrated hypothesis; Chapter 7: The trigger point as expression of a functional disorder of the locomotor system; 7.1. The function of the locomotor system in association with memory; 7.1.1. Upright posture; 7.1.2. Acquired skills.
edited by Dominik Irnich ; translated by Jackie K. Jones.
Includes bibliographical references and index.