Dry Needling For Manual Therapists

Designed to be a go-to reference for assessment and treatment planning in the clinic, this is a clear and concise handbook for students and practitioners of dry needling, or medical acupuncture. It includes: · Comprehensive medical illustrations demonstrating trigger point locations and associated pain referral patterns · Easy-to-follow instructions and photographs demonstrating musculoskeletal dry needling points and electroacupuncture techniques · Dedicated section on the acupuncture treatment of tendinopathy · Vital information on palpation and correct needling techniques · Practical guidance on best practice, safety and treatment planning · Overviews of the history and key principles of Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture · Up-to-date research on the effect of acupuncture in the treatment of MSK conditions, myofascial pain, trigger points (MTrPS), fascia and pain. The book will be an essential aid for osteopaths, physiotherapists, sports rehabilitators, chiropractors, massage therapists, as well as traditional acupuncturists wishing to understand a Western approach on acupuncture. Other health professionals incorporating, or looking to incorporate dry needling into their treatment programme, will also find this book an invaluable resource.

This exciting new publication is the first authoritative resource on the market with an exclusive focus on Trigger Point ((TrP) dry needling. It provides a detailed and up-to-date scientific perspective against which TrP dry needling can be best understood. The first section of the book covers important topics such as the current understanding and neurophysiology of the TrP phenomena, safety and hygiene, the effect of needling on fascia and connective tissue, and an account on professional issues surrounding TrP dry needling. The second section includes a detailed and well-illustrated review of deep dry needling techniques of the most common muscles throughout the body. The third section of the book describes several other needling approaches, such as superficial dry needling, dry needling from a Western Acupuncture perspective, intramuscular stimulation, and Fu's subcutaneous needling. Trigger Point Dry Needling brings together authors who are internationally recognized specialists in the field of myofascial pain and dry needling. First book of its kind to include different needling approaches (in the context of evidence) for the management of neuromuscular pain conditions Highlights both current scientific evidence and clinicians' expertise and experience Multi-contributed by a team of top international experts Over 200 illustrations supporting the detailed description of needling techniques

A major development in the safe and effective treatment of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain, this book is a concise, comprehensive, and well-illustrated reference on dry needling. John Sharkey—an international authority on myofascial trigger points, myofascial pain, myofascial trigger point dry needling, and neuromuscular therapy as well as an accredited clinical anatomist—draws on his thirty years of experience in bodywork and movement therapy to provide accurate and essential criteria for the identification and subsequent treatment of myofascial trigger points through the exclusive use of a fine, filiform needle. The ideal accompaniment to course notes and the perfect tableside reference guide, this book describes the origin, etiology, and pathophysiology of the myofascial trigger point as well as indications and contraindications for myofascial trigger point dry needling. Instructive illustrations support the text, along with standards and guidelines that ensure safe, effective, and appropriate application. Physical therapists including osteopaths, chiropractors, neuromuscular therapists, soft tissue therapists, physiotherapists, and sports massage therapists will find this guide indispensible. Because Sharkey explains why so many people have unresolved chronic pain and provides clear explanations of how pain is propagated, the book is also an invaluable source of information for patients with chronic pain and their care providers.

The first book ever to bring together the best techniques from chiropractic and osteopathy, this easy-to-use guide is necessary reading for any manual therapist wishing to hone their skills, and discover related techniques that will enhance their practice. Offering practical step-by-step instruction on how to treat a full scope of musculoskeletal conditions, this duo-disciplinary guide draws on current anatomical and physiological research to bring all the most advanced and adaptive manipulation therapy techniques to your fingertips. Providing a brief history of the two central branches of manual therapy, it gives a valuable insight into how manipulation therapists can benefit from sharing ideas and integrating versatile techniques across practices, before providing clear, illustrated references for how to apply the methods on specific sections of the body. Demonstrating how to relieve common ailments, recognise contraindications and take excellent safety precautions, this is the ideal companion for practitioners and students of manipulation therapy for the whole body.

The book focuses on the practical application of articulation and mobilisation techniques with clear explanations and visual support of the techniques. Techniques are described for all body regions. Most other books for therapists include only one chapter on these important techniques. This book covers a variety of best practise techniques for all areas of the body. Examples are given to show how to adapt the techniques with the patient in different positions. It also addresses the use of these techniques on children, the elderly and pregnant women. The mechanisms of each technique are explained with reference to the related anatomy and physiology. Information is also given to help the therapist use the techniques safely (for both themselves and their patients) by adapting their own stance and posture to get maximum effect with minimum effort.

This book examines a special topic, JMMT. Emphasis is on the etiology of trigger points with a critical overview of current concepts. The contributing authors are the most respected myofascial pain research and practice experts. The authors address the etiology of trigger points, the epidemiology of myofascial pain, clinical management of patients, specific treatment issues, and the role of trigger points in various pain syndromes.

Develop your knowledge of chiropractic and osteopathy with this comprehensive guide to advanced skills and peripheral manipulation techniques. This practical handbook takes into account the latest research, highlighting the neurophysiological effects of these techniques, and providing clear, step-by-step guidance from experienced manual therapists. Covering key topics such as the effects of manipulation on organs, working in sports settings, and motion palpation misconceptions, the book demonstrates how to work with a range of joints with advice on diagnostics, contraindications and safety precautions. This is an expert collaboration between professions and can be used as the go-to clinical handbook for all manual therapists.

First as a student and later as an assistant instructor dry needling I noticed that there is a certain need amongst students and colleagues for a few clinical and practical examples or cases concerning practicing dry needling (DN). This is the reason why I wanted to write this practical quick guide which hopefully can contribute to develop confidence in effective needling. Dry needling is an innovative clinical successful and reasonable evidence based tool for the elimination of myofascial trigger points and thereby diminishing myofascial pain and movement restriction. It is important that musculoskeletal therapists apply it properly because it can give fast and lasting relief. On the other hand if dry needling and myofascial pain is not thoroughly understood there is obviously not a fast and lasting relief which could lead to frustrations for therapists and patients and could give dry needling a negative appearance. At the same time this practical quick guide wants to be an advocate for using dry needles not only as a myofascial pain syndrome tool but also primarily as a mobilizing tool. Dry needling has a well-known and documented mobilizing quality but this is in general not emphasized as a primary objective in dry needling myofascial pain. Dry needles can be used primarily as a tool to relax muscle fibres in the absence of an obvious myofascial pain pattern. The goal with this is to improve and restore normal mobility in a region and thereby diminishing strain in the whole kinetic chain. When dry needles in the first place are used as a mobilizing tool they fit very well in a manual therapist toolbox where improving of mobility is a main goal. This practical quick guide wants to stimulate musculoskeletal therapists to combine neuro-musculoskeletal therapeutic approaches including dry needling instead of choosing (un)consciously for one approach. For instance the approaches such as the myofascial pain syndrome (Travell, Simons), neuropathy (Gunn), segmental (embryology) neurophysiology and biomechanical (manual therapy). The goal of musculoskeletal dry needling therapy is bringing a swift, lasting, clearly decrease of complaints confirmed by the patient thereby reducing the number of required treatments.This practical quick guide is for musculoskeletal therapists who have successfully finished the basic practical courses for dry needling myofascial trigger points and the myofascial pain syndrome. At this point one should know how to dry needle hygienic and safe. The anatomic knowledge must be excellent. This quick guide is a practical guide and it does not elaborate on psychology, pain physiologic, anatomy or the theoretical aspects of the working hypotheses of dry needling. There are books, course syllabi and articles which explain the neurophysiologic mechanics of myofascial pain and dry needling. This guide is certainly not a substitute for the mandatory practice courses dry needling. The content of this quick guide is based on clinical experience and best evidence. It is not meant to be conclusive, it must be critical reviewed and it hopes to be an aid in stimulating clinical reasoned self-exploration with musculoskeletal dry needling.