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The Concise Book of Dry Needling: A Practitioner's Guide to Myofascial Trigger Point Applications Kindle Edition

by John Sharkey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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A major development in the safe and effective treatment of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain, this book is a concise, comprehensive, and well-illustrated reference on dry needling. John Sharkey—an international authority on myofascial trigger points, myofascial pain, myofascial trigger point dry needling, and neuromuscular therapy as well as an accredited clinical anatomist—draws on his thirty years of experience in bodywork and movement therapy to provide accurate and essential criteria for the identification and subsequent treatment of myofascial trigger points through the exclusive use of a fine, filiform needle. The ideal accompaniment to course notes and the perfect tableside reference guide, this book describes the origin, etiology, and pathophysiology of the myofascial trigger point as well as indications and contraindications for myofascial trigger point dry needling. Instructive illustrations support the text, along with standards and guidelines that ensure safe, effective, and appropriate application.

Physical therapists including osteopaths, chiropractors, neuromuscular therapists, soft tissue therapists, physiotherapists, and sports massage therapists will find this guide indispensible. Because 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.

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About the Author

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, Sharkey is a popular international presenter and keynote speaker.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01EE09ZOI
Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Atlantic Books; 1st edition (March 28, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 28, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 11674 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 766 pages

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J. Vargas

Great reference.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2021

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This is a great reference book. Each muscle description comes with: anatomy (illustration, origin, insertion, action, innervation), kinetic chain comment, myofascial point comment, and practitioner guidelines (patient positioning, needle type, needling directions and precautions) and good photos. Might not be adecuate for the beginner practioner, but great as quick reference for the seasoned clinician.

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great reference

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2021

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It is not perfect but I like the information and illustrations. It is going to be a part of my collection.

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sang ayu putu cynthia maharani

Must buy

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2020

Good

Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2018

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A nice reference for a Dry Needler.

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Manuel D.

Missing pages

Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2019

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I need to return this book to Amazon. I bought it new and it is missing many pages.

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james.bolger

Missing pages

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2019

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My book is missing pages 209-224

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eli theodor

Insufficient

Reviewed in Spain on May 24, 2023

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1. Very few needling techniques included.

2. Explanations are lacking. Example: "make sure to identify the anatomical landmarks and avoid the neurovascular bundle" without specifically explaining how to do so.

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Rrcimendabe

Reviewed in Mexico on August 19, 2017

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Buen libro e imágenes útil en la práctica para fisioterapeutas - terapeutas manuales, recomendable para las diferentes técnicas de aplicación

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