The Concise Book of Dry Needling: A Practitioner’s Guide to Myofascial Trigger Point Applications
$59.00
Dry needling offers therapists a powerful tool for treating myofascial trigger points. The Concise Book of Dry Needling by Clinical Anatomist Johm Sahrkey serves as a practical, quick-reference guide to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate dry needling techniques.
- Perfect as a companion to course notes or a handy in-office resource, this book provides accurate and essential information for identifying and treating myofascial trigger points using fine, filiform needles.
- Emphasizes the importance of skilled palpation and anatomical visualization to avoid sensitive neurovascular structures.
- Provides accurate and essential information for the identification and treatment of myofascial trigger points through dry needling.
- Skilled palpation techniques supported by the ability to observe anatomical landmarks are essential to avoid vital structures that could result in injury or additional pain.
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.
Sharkey explains why so many people have unresolved chronic pain and provides clear explanations of how pain is propagated, the book is also an invaluable source of information for patients with chronic pain and their care providers.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A description of the origin, etiology, and pathophysiology of myofascial trigger points.
- Clear indications and contraindications for myofascial trigger point dry needling.
- Detailed color anatomical images.
- Referred pain patterns.
- Photographs demonstrating correct needle application and insertion techniques.
JOHN SHARKEY is a clinical anatomist and exercise physiologist of more than thirty years. He is director of Ireland’s National Training Center, and the Irish College of Osteopathic Medicine. John is a member of the editorial team for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, a reviewer for the International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine and the International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. An accepted and recognized authority and researcher in clinical anatomy, human movement, and manual medicine.
