Myofascial pain and fibromyalgia syndromes : a clinical guide to diagnosis and management

this Book Is A Clear And Comprehensive Review Of Current Knowledge Concerning The Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Syndrome And Fibromyalgia. It Covers The Pathogenesis, Pathophysiology, Clinical Manifestations And Differential Diagnosis Of These Two Closely Associated Muscle Pain Disorders. A Guide To Specific Treatment Involving Trigger Points Is Outlined In Detail And Supported With Clear Illustrations. Content: Copyright , Page iv Contributors , Page xi Foreword , Pages xiii-xiv , Brian Hazleman Preface , Page xv , Peter Baldry Acknowledgements , Page xvii Chapter 1 - The evolution of current concepts , Pages 3-15 Chapter 2 - Relevant neurophysiological mechanisms , Pages 17-44 Chapter 3 - The emotional aspects of pain , Pages 45-55 Chapter 4 - Myofascial trigger point pain , Pages 57-79 Chapter 5 - Nociceptive nerve pain, neuropathic pain and myofascial trigger point pain , Pages 81-93 Chapter 6 - Concomitant complex regional pain and myofascial trigger point pain syndromes , Pages 95-101 Chapter 7 - Methods of treating myofascial trigger point pain , Pages 103-118 Chapter 8 - The neck , Pages 121-150 Chapter 9 - The shoulder , Pages 151-172 Chapter 10 - The arm , Pages 173-199 Chapter 11 - The head and face , Pages 201-225 Chapter 12 - The lower back , Pages 227-261 Chapter 13 - The lower limb , Pages 263-301 Chapter 14 - The chest wall , Pages 303-327 Chapter 15 - The anterior abdominal wall and pelvic floor , Pages 329-348 Chapter 16 - Clinical characteristics and biopathophysiological mechanisms of fibromyalgia syndrome , Pages 351-377 , Muhammad B. Yunus, Fatma İnanici Chapter 17 - Management of fibromyalgia syndrome , Pages 379-398 , Fatma İnanici, Muhammad B. Yunus Index , Pages 399,401-413 This book is a clear and comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning the myofascial trigger point pain syndrome and fibromyalgia. It covers the pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis of these two closely associated muscle pain disorders. A guideto specific treatment involving trigger points is outlined in detail and supported with clear illustrations. Offers straightforward steps to an accurate differential diagnosis in relation to these syndromes Offers clear and practical steps to treatment which can be applied straight into practice Written by a renowned figure in this field and supported with contributions from key international figures (Churchill Livingstone) Ashford Hospital, London, UK. A comprehensive clinical outline of the diagnostic criteria and clinical manifestations of often overlooked pain disorders. Also a guide to the treatment of myofascial pain in specific parts of the body. Halftone illustrations, including photographs of major contributors in this field. (Product Description)