The Concise Book of Dry Needling: Practical Applications for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy - Softcover

Sharkey, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905367678 ISBN 13: 9781905367672

Publisher: Lotus Publishing Limited, 2016

Synopsis

Dry needling is the ideal tool for therapists involved in treating myofascial trigger points in adults. Written in a concise manner, this book is a quick reference guide covering key issues around safe, effective, and appropriate dry needling. It represents the ideal accompaniment to course notes and is the perfect in-office tableside reference guide. The Concise Book of Dry Needling provides accurate and essential information for the identification and subsequent treatment of myofascial trigger points through the exclusive use of a fine filiform needle. Skilled palpation skills, supported by the ability to visualize and observe anatomical landmarks, are essential to avoid neurovascular and other vital structures that could result in insult, injury, or additional pain. The book includes a description of the origin, etiology, and pathophysiology of the myofascial trigger point, plus indications and contraindications for myofascial trigger point dry needling, supplemented by color anatomical images, referred pain patterns, and photographs to show correct needle application and insertion.

About this title

About the Author

John Sharkey has been working in the bodywork and movement therapy profession for more than thirty years and is a respected international presenter, author and accepted authority in the areas of clinical anatomy, exercise science, human movement and the treatment of chronic pain. He is the co-author, with Devin Starlanyl, of Healing through Trigger Point Therapy (Lotus/North Atlantic).

Edition details

• Publisher: Lotus Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905367678
• ISBN 13: 9781905367672
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216