Giles Gyer, Jimmy Michael, Ben Tolson

Dry Needling for Manual Therapists (eBook, ePUB)

Points, Techniques and Treatments, Including Electroacupuncture and Advanced Tendon Techniques

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Januar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857012029
• Artikelnr.: 44863114

Autorenporträt

Giles Gyer (Author) Giles Gyer is a specialist musculoskeletal osteopath. He teaches manual therapy techniques internationally through his CPD company, OMT Training. He is an internationally published scientific researcher in manual therapy and spinal manipulation, and author of five books published by Singing Dragon and Handspring. He lives in London, UK.Jimmy Michael (Author) Jimmy Michael is a specialist musculoskeletal osteopath who holds degrees in Sports and Exercise Science and Osteopathy. He is a senior lecturer with OMT Training and he has run courses for organisations such as the NHS, Liverpool FC and Manchester City FC. He is an internationally published scientific researcher in manual therapy and spinal manipulation, and author of five Singing Dragon and Handspring books. He lives in London, UK.Ben Tolson (Author) Ben Tolson has been practising complimentary therapies since 2004. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Acupuncture from the University of Kingston after studying for 3 and half years at the College of Chinese Integrated Medicine. He has taken post graduate courses in numerous areas from sports injuries, trigger point therapy, fertility and digestive complaints. He started his career as a sports massage therapist which has given him a broad range of experience in treating musculoskeletal pain.

Inhaltsangabe

Section 1. Background. 1. Introduction. 2. A Short History of Acupuncture.
Section 2. Theories around Medical Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese
Medicine. 3. Myofascial Pain and Trigger Points (MTrPS). 4. Physiological
Mechanism of Acupuncture in Pain Control. 5. Unifying Theories of
Acupuncture: Fascia, Piezoelectricity and Embryology. 6. The Effects and
Effectiveness of Medical Acupuncture for Treating Pain. Section 3. Getting
Started. 7. Current Safety of Medical Acupuncture. 8. Palpation. 9. Deqi.
10. Planning Your Treatment. Section 4. Using the Needles. 11. Muscles:
Technique and Clinical Implications. 12. Electro-Acupuncture. 13.
Acupuncture and the Treatment of Tendinopathy.