Quick Reference to Stretch & Strengthen - Softcover

Biel, Andrew

 
9780991466634: Quick Reference to Stretch & Strengthen
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0991466632 ISBN 13: 9780991466634
Publisher: Books of Discovery, 2019

Synopsis

This concise 115-page reference supports manual therapists familiar with trigger point therapy. It’s a quick and easy guide to the common trigger point locations and pain patterns of 100 muscles. Trigger points are hyperirritable spots in skeletal muscle. These sensitive points of tissue are often associated with palpable nodules in taut muscle fibers and, when compressed, elicit referred pain, local tenderness, or a twitch response. Students, instructors, and practitioners will value the quality of the 210 illustrations and easy access to practical information in the Quick Reference to Trigger Points.

This full-color guide helps you quickly find and treat trigger points by identifying:

  • Common location of a trigger point in a particular muscle belly.
  • Possible causes of trigger points.
  • Symptoms and indications.
  • Pain patterns.
  • Associated trigger points.
  • Differential diagnoses.

      • For those wishing to learn the fundamentals of trigger point therapy or study the subject in greater depth, a list of recommended texts is included.

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About the Author

Andrew Biel is author of the best-selling textbook Trail Guide to the Body and Trail Guide to Movement. He has served on the faculties of Boulder College of Massage Therapy and Seattle Massage School and has taught Cadaver Studies for Bodyworkers at Bastyr Naturopathic University. He lives outside of Port Townsend, Washington, with his family―Lyn, Grace, and Elias.

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Publisher
Books of Discovery
Publication date
2019
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0991466632
ISBN 13 
9780991466634
Binding
Spiral-bound
Edition number
2
Number of pages
112