Clinical mastery in the treatment of myofascial pain and discomfort

This concise and easily referenced clinical text brings together editors from a range of disciplines—including chiropractic, osteopathy, physical therapy, and medicine—to address therapeutic approaches to common muscle and joint pain. Organized by chief complaint, each chapter follows a structured format that takes readers from overview and assessment, through a case history, to a planned program of rehabilitation, generalization to similar conditions, and a treatment protocol. Readers will explore key differences in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation—a great aid in choosing the best therapy for each patient. The book’s practical, case study approach addresses a variety of factors affecting myofascial integrity, including psychological issues, sleep patterns, nutrition, and fitness. A glossary defines interdisciplinary nomenclature. This New Text Presents An Innovative Treatment Approach Designed To Restore Normal Function And To Reduce Pain For The Most Common Musculoskeletal Pain Conditions That You Will Confront In Practice. Based On The Myofascial Pain Management Principles Established By Drs. Travell And Simons, This Practical Resource Takes The Application Of Myofascial Pain Principles To A New And Higher Level By Addressing Regional Muscle Groups And Articular Dysfunction And Offering Treatment Solutions Developed By Experts From A Wide Variety Of Disciplines.--jacket. Ch. 1. Headache / Robert Gerwin -- Ch. 2. Masticatory Myofascial Pain / James Fricton -- Ch. 3. Neck Pain And Restriction Following Whiplash / Margaret W. Royson, Lucy Whyte Ferguson And Jan Dommerholt -- Ch. 4. Shoulder Dysfunction And Frozen Shoulder / Lucy Whyte Ferguson -- Ch. 5. Tennis Elbow / Michael Schneider -- Ch. 6. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome / Lewis Mock -- Ch. 7. Dystonia And Pseudodystonia Of The Wrist And Hand : A Myofascial Approach / Nancy Shaw And Robert Gerwin -- Ch. 8. Upper Back Pain / Gregory Berkoff -- Ch. 9. Interscapular Pain / Tassos Spanos -- Ch. 10. Low Back Pain / Robert Gerwin, Margaret W. Royson, Roberta Shapiro And Lucy Whyte Ferguson -- Ch. 11. Hip And Groin Pain : The Disordered Hip Complex / Lucy Whyte Ferguson -- Ch. 12. Abdominal Pain / Jill Maloney Newman And Mary L. Maloney -- Ch. 13. Chronic Pelvic Pain Of Myofascial Origin / Rhonda Kotarinos -- Ch. 14. Knee Pain / Jan Dommerholt And Christian Grobli -- Ch. 15. Heel And Foot Pain / Richard Kushner And Lucy Whyte Ferguson. [edited By] Lucy Whyte Ferguson, Robert Gerwin With Contributors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This concise and easily referenced clinical text brings together editors from a range of disciplines to address therapeutic approaches to common muscle and joint pain. Organized by chief complaint, each chapter follows a structured format that takes readers from overview and assessment, through a case history, to a planned program of rehabilitation, generalization to similar conditions, and a treatment protocol. (Midwest)