Concise Book of Dry Needling - A Practitioner's Guide to Myofascial Trigger Point Applications (Sharkey John)(Paperback / softback)

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.
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