Myofascial Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Management

Myofascial Trigger Points: Pathophysiology and Evidence-Informed Diagnosis and Management's emphasis is on the etiology of trigger points with a critical overview of current concepts. The contributing authors are the most respected myofascial pain research and practice experts. The authors address the etiology of trigger points, the epidemiology of myofascial pain, clinical management of patients, specific treatment issues, and the role of trigger points in various pain syndromes. This book is an accessible introduction to myofascial trigger points for physicians, therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and massage therapists.

Part1 Pathophysiology
Chapter1 Myofascial Trigger Points: Translating Molecular Theory into Manual Therapy
Chapter2 Myofascial Trigger Points: An Evidence-Informed Review
Chapter3 Nutritional and Metabolic Perpetuating Factors in Myofascial Pain
Part2 Diagnosis
Chapter4 Reliability of Myofascial Trigger Point Palpation: A Systematic Review
Chapter5 Interrater Reliability of Palpation of Myofascial Trigger Points in Three Shoulder Muscles
Chapter6 Contributions of Myofascial Trigger Points to Chronic Tension Type Headache
Part3 Management
Chapter7 Effectiveness of Non-invasive Treatments for Active Myofascial Trigger Point Pain: A Systematic Review
Chapter8 Trigger Point Dry Needling
Chapter9 Physical Therapy Diagnosis and Management of a Patient with Chronic Daily Headache: A Case Report
Part4 Future Research Directions
Chapter10 Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Unresolved Issues and Future Directions