| Description |
1 online resource (x, 230 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Complementary medicine |
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Complementary medicine (Thieme (Firm))
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| Contents |
Muscle chains / Philipp Richter: introduction -- Models of myofascial chains -- Physiology -- The craniosacral model -- The biomechanical model of John Martin Littlejohn : the mechanics of the spinal column -- Postural muscles, phasic muscles, and crossed syndrome (Vladimir Janda's contribution to myofacial treatment methods) -- Zink patterns -- Myofascial chains : a model -- Posture -- Diagnosis -- Therapy -- Trigger points and their treatment / Eric hebgen: Definition -- Classification of trigger points -- Pathophysiology of trigger points -- Diagnosis -- Trigger point therapy -- Trigger point-sustaining factores -- The facilitated segment -- The trigger points |
| Summary |
This unique guide takes an in-depth look at trigger point therapy. Split into two sections, it combines detailed theory with practical techniques. You will find comprehensive information on a broad spectrum of topics such as myofascial chains, the craniosacral model, and the classification, diagnosis, and therapy of trigger points |
| Notes |
"This book is an authorized and revised translation of the 2nd German edition published and copyrighted 2007 by Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, Germany"--PDF title page verso |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-223) and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (Thieme, viewed Sept. 4, 2013) |
| Subject |
Manipulation (Therapeutics)
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Muscles -- Physiology.
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Myofascial pain syndromes -- Chiropractic treatment.
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Osteopathic medicine.
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Manipulation, Osteopathic -- methods.
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Muscles -- physiology.
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Myofascial Pain Syndromes -- therapy.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Hebgen, Eric.
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| ISBN |
1604060964 (electronic bk.) |
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3131450517 |
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9781604060966 (electronic bk.) |
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9783131450517 |
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