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Trigger Point Dry Needling: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach 1st Edition

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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
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    0702046019
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    978-0702046018
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Churchill Livingstone
  5. Publication date
    January 29, 2013
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    8 x 1 x 10 inches
  8. Print length
    280 pages
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"The book's narrative style incorporates clinical and empirical evidence to underpin arguments for and against dry needling. It takes the reader on a clear journey from the effects of using needles on connective tissue and fascia to the evidence and application of trigger point dry needling...This is an excellent book for any physiotherapist who wants a clinically relevant overview of dry needling."

In Touch, July 2013

About the Author

Dr Dommerholt is a physiotherapist and Diplomate of the Academy for Integrative Pain Management. He owns two physical therapy clinics in Maryland specializing in the management of individuals with chronic pain conditions including myofascial pain. In addition, Dr Dommerholt is owner of Myopain Seminars, a post-graduate continuing education company offering a wide variety of myofascial pain courses, dry needling courses, TMD and pelvic pain management courses, among others.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Churchill Livingstone; 1st edition (January 29, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 280 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0702046019
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0702046018
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 59 ratings

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Jan Dommerholt

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Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, DAAPM is a Dutch-trained physical therapist who holds a Master of Professional Studies degree with a concentration in biomechanical trauma and health care administration, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. degree at Aalborg University in Denmark. Dr. Dommerholt has taught many courses and lectured at conferences throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and the Middle East while maintaining an active clinical practice. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy, and Cuestiones de Fisioterapia.

He has edited four books on myofascial trigger points and manual physical therapy, authored nearly 60 book chapters and over 80 articles on myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and performing arts physical therapy. He prepares a quarterly literature review column on myofascial pain for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Dr. Dommerholt is president/CEO of Myopain Seminars, Bethesda Physiocare®, and CEO of PhysioFitness.

See http://myopainseminars.com for detailed information and the schedule of courses and presentations.

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Customers find the book informative and useful for clinicians. It provides a clear explanation of rationale, indications, and contraindications for dry needling techniques. The writing is well-organized and easy to understand. However, some customers feel the images are of poor quality.

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Customers find the book provides informative and comprehensive information on dry needling. It explains rationale, indications, and contraindications clearly. The book includes literature reviews and references. Many readers consider it an excellent resource for clinicians and physical therapists seeking additional knowledge on dry needling. They appreciate the quick references for technique and positioning.

"...Highly recommend to physical therapist , Acupuncturist , Chiropractors, message therapist, and all physicians dealing with Musculoskeletal pain as..." Read more

"Well written book, good chapters and evidence-based whenever possible. However, the downside of this book is the pictures...." Read more

"...I believe that this book is destined to be the classic dry needling instruction text as well as the "go-to" reference text, and I recommend it highly." Read more

"...I needed basic evidence, quick references for technique and positioning (since I don't needle too often) and some basic rationale...." Read more

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Customers find the book well-written and easy to understand. They say it's concise and practical with a wealth of knowledge.

"An easy to read with wealth of knowledge and a lot of literature reviews and references, unbiased ,well organized ,..." Read more

"...As a patient with chronic myofacial pain syndrom this was very well written and easy to understand...." Read more

"The search has finally ended, this is a fantastic text for those that have learnt dry needling and want an excellent resource text to compliment...." Read more

"Concise, up-to-date and accurate...." Read more

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Customers dislike the poor image quality of the book. They say it's a downside.

"...However, the downside of this book is the pictures. They're all black and white, making it difficult to visualize some of the techniques...." Read more

"...As mentioned in other reviews, the images are poor quality...." Read more

"...I felt it had poor photos and not very good explanations of where and how to do the needling... meaning, what to avoid, what is your backdrop..." Read more

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  • A.K.S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2013
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    An easy to read with wealth of knowledge and a lot of literature reviews and references, unbiased ,well organized ,
    wide coverage of needles use by different disciplines and theories as well current scientific evidence .
    Highly recommend to physical therapist , Acupuncturist , Chiropractors, message therapist, and all physicians dealing with Musculoskeletal pain as well to movement therapist .

    Adnan Sammour, MD, M.Sc, DABMA, RMSK
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  • tag
    3.0 out of 5 stars Did not reach my expectations
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014
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    Well written book, good chapters and evidence-based whenever possible. However, the downside of this book is the pictures. They're all black and white, making it difficult to visualize some of the techniques. I'd recommend the published to reconsider this aspect in future editions. I'd pay a few euros more just to have more clarity...
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  • Devin J. Starlanyl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent text
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2013
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    This book is profoundly informative and useful for anyone using dry needling or planning to do so. The explanations are clear and well-referenced. The authors are leaders in the field. Included is a chapter carefully giving safety guidelines, as well as chapters on related superficial dry needling, acupuncture aspects, intramuscular stimulation and subcutaneous needling. I believe that this book is destined to be the classic dry needling instruction text as well as the "go-to" reference text, and I recommend it highly.
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  • Guy Terry
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Reference for Technique and Evidence
    Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2014
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    This is a better reference in some ways than I thought it was going to be. I needed basic evidence, quick references for technique and positioning (since I don't needle too often) and some basic rationale. I would like to have seen more "trigger point maps" although I might not have found them quite yet in my Kindle Version.

    In some cases the evidence cited is "no clear evidence" which is just fine. There are good sections regarding rationale and overall evidence and techniques other than TDN are also addressed.
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  • Stubbypuppy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well written easy to understand even for a lay person
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2015
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    Very good book. As a patient with chronic myofacial pain syndrom this was very well written and easy to understand. It's helped me better understand were my pain is coming from.
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  • Mary Ellen Goldberg
    5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, Concise and easily understood
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2013
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    If you are working with Myofascial Trigger Points (in either human or veterinary patients) run to get this text. Everything that you need to review for your practice of Dry-Needling to alleviate pain from MTrPs is contained in this text. Dr. Dommerholt's expertise is enlightening and "eye-opening". Do not miss this opportunity to explore this area of Pain Management in depth.
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  • Eric J
    3.0 out of 5 stars this this book is certainly a good one to have
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2015
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    If you are interested in dry needling, there aren't many books available on the topic. With that in mind, this this book is certainly a good one to have, but it is disappointing overall. As mentioned in other reviews, the images are poor quality. In addition, there is very little actual guidance on *how* to needle particular trigger points in each particular area. As I'm sure anyone reading this review knows well, each spacific muscle group requires a specific technique and angle to get a good response. Unfortunately, this book does not provide much guidance in this regard.
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  • Claire Waumsley
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent comprehensive review of Dry Needling
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2013
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    Up to date practical overview of Dry Needling. Great to have needling procedures for different anatomical areas. Contributions
    from most of the leaders in the Myofascial and Dry Needling field.
    A great resource book. .
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  • Marcocini
    5.0 out of 5 stars Consigliato a tutti i praticanti di Dri Needling
    Reviewed in Italy on November 6, 2016
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    Ottimo libro che consiglio a tutti i praticanti e a chi vuole avvicinarsi alla tecnica del dry needling.
    Ho conosciuto personalmente il Prof. De Las Penas e penso che sia uno dei più esperti sul settore.
    Il libro è suddiviso molto bene su una parte introduttiva della tecnica, una spiegazione dettagliata di tutti i muscoli da trattare, e una parte finale di pratica clinica.
    Mi è piaciuto molto come affronta anche le precauzione da prendere e le zone da evitare durante l'utilizzo dell'ago.
    Consigliatissimo
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  • Thomas RAYER
    3.0 out of 5 stars Bien mais peut mieux faire
    Reviewed in France on April 23, 2016
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    S'il y' avait eu un peu plus de schéma d'anatomie, et des dessins sur le sujet traité(notamment les trajets nerveux et vasculaires à éviter) je lui aurai mis 5 étoiles.
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  • di
    5.0 out of 5 stars book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2013
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    I have done my research and this book has been recommended by other health professionals, so I'm waiting in great excitement as I will be using it to study for my MA.
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  • Lelenaccia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interessante
    Reviewed in Italy on November 11, 2016
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    Panoramica generale sul dry needling con riferimento al trattamento specifico dei muscoli piu inportanti. Riferimento a tecniche diverse di dry needling
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  • Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ITEM
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2015
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    As described - great book. Even though it was second hand, it was perfect.
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