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The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment Guide for Pain Relief, Second Edition

Clair Davies, Amber Davies

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Total reviews: 230 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Trigger point therapy is one of the most intriguing and fastest-growing bodywork styles in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain—conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. The technique involves applying short, repeated massage strokes to trigger points, tiny contraction knots in muscle tissue where restricted circulation and lack of oxygen cause referred pain. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. This dynamic technique has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. The book has sold over 220,000 copies since the release of the first edition in 2001. The second edition is a complete update and includes a new chapter specifically for massage professionals, as well as a chapter on systematic muscle relaxation techniques that can reinforce the therapeutic power of trigger point work.

What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Disease (What Your Doctor May Not Tell)

R. Paul St. Amand, Claudia Craig Marek

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Total reviews: 207 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A "MUST READ" BOOK FOR FIBRO SUFFERERS 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE HAS FIBROMYALGIA, THIS BOOK IS THE ONE TO READ.IT IS PACKED WITH INFORMATION THAT MAKES SENSE OF A NEBULOUS CONDITION AND OFFERS HOPE FOR REVERSAL OF THE SYMPTOMS.

Editorial Review:

In this book Dr. R. Paul St. Amand offers the first effective protocol to help reverse the autoimmune disorder, Fibromyalgia, in children. The authors have adapted the programme in their first book, an alternative treatment using guaifenesin, a common ingredient in cough medicine, to treat children successfully. This inexpensive medication, available over the counter as well as in prescription strengths, has successfully eliminated symptoms in an astonishing 90% of his patients. In this landmark book parents can discover: * Why pediatric fibromyalgia is often not diagnosed * How to help children cope with symptoms before guaifenesin takes full effect * The link between pediatric fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia * Guidelines to determine the proper dose of guaifenesin for your child Inspired by his own Fibromyalgia to find a treatment, Dr. St. Amand spent 40 years researching his revolutionary program, which treats the causes of the condition and not just the symptoms.

Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care (3rd Edition)

Walter Greene

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Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

If you're going to be in practice, you had better own this book. Every general practice physician I know owns this book, and every mid-level provider ought to have one, as well. Concise, easy to read/understand, discusses complaints by body region, includes IDC-9 codes.

A ER intern's review 3 out of 5 stars.
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As a 1st year ER resident, I picked this book up to supplement my knowledge on basic musculoskeletal and orthopedic injuries. The text does a wonderful job of illustrating proper physical exam skills, as well as covering a broad range of injuries commonly found in the ED. The specific topics are concise and in depth in terms of diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions. However, I felt the general orthopedics section didn't contain any new information that a fourth year medical student hasn't already covered at some point. And I was somewhat disappointed in the treatment and red flag sections on each condition, as I felt they were much too brief. That being said, I was happy with my purchase and have learned a great deal in diagnosing the various MSK conditions found in the ED, while supplementing treatment options with other texts.

Editorial Review:

Essentials helps colleagues of orthopaedic surgeons (including primary care physicians) diagnose, treat and manage 300+ of the most commonly seen musculoskeletal conditions. NEW to this edition: physical therapy prescription and expanded coverage of rehabilitation exercises. It will include a CD or DVD with repurposed material and physician will be able to print out exercises for the patient.

Heal Pelvic Pain: The Proven Stretching, Strengthening, and Nutrition Program for Relieving Pain, Incontinence,& I.B.S, and Other Symptoms Without Surgery

Amy Stein

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Trigger point therapist loves this book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am a myofascial trigger point therapist who works with many pelvic pain patients. This book is a wonderful primer for patients suffering from pelvic pain. It explains why people get pelvic pain and how tight muscles are a major culprit. The book gives easy to understand instructions of self treatment options. It talks about other things that affect pain such as nutrition and stress. I will be recommending this book to my pelvic pain patients from now on. Erika Bourne, RN, CMTPT.

Editorial Review:

Stop your pelvic pain . . . naturally!

If you suffer from an agonizing and emotionally stressful pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic pain, irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, prostatitis, incontinence, or discomfort during sex, urination, or bowel movements, it's time to alleviate your symptoms and start healing--without drugs or surgery. Natural cures, in the form of exercise, nutrition, massage, and self-care therapy, focus on the underlying cause of your pain, heal your condition, and stop your pain forever.

The life-changing plan in this book gets to the root of your disorder with:

• A stretching, muscle-strengthening, and massage program you can do at home
• Guidelines on foods that will ease your discomfort
• Suggestions for stress- and pain-reducing home spa treatments
• Exercises for building core strength and enhancing sexual pleasure

Muscles: Testing and Function, with Posture and Pain (Kendall, Muscles)

Elizabeth Kendall McCreary, Patricia Geise Provance, Mary McIntyre Rodgers, William Anthony Romani

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A book that has stood the test of time. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Now in its 5th edition, this book has become "thee" muscle testing book to have. Who's it for? Anyone who has a need to be able to MANUAL muscle test any of the body's muscles. This would include such professionals as doctors, nurses, physical therapists, athletic trainers, personal trainers, etc.

How does the book work? Well, you look up the particular muscle you want to test, look at the picture of the test position, and then simply apply manual pressure to the limb in the instructed direction. If it sounds easy, it is the way this book shows you- included are dozens and dozens of GREAT pictures that show you precisely what to do. So, if you have a need to regularly test muscles, I highly recommend you get this book- it's a little bit more expensive than some of the other muscle testing books, but its the best I've come across so far- in fact it sits right on my desk for reference. Health professionals might also be interested in The Sixty-Second Motivator to help get clients motivated to do their home exercise programs consistently.

Editorial Review:

This renowned classic provides unparalleled coverage of manual muscle testing, plus evaluation and treatment of faulty and painful postural conditions. The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition is completely reorganized and has new, expanded treatment and exercise sections in each chapter. Other features include a new section on post-polio syndrome, additional case studies comparing Guillain-Barré to polio muscle tests, a new full-color design, and a first-of-its-kind chart of upper extremity articulations. A bonus Primal Anatomy CD-ROM contains a three-dimensional interactive model of the human body. Students can rotate the model and add or subtract layers of anatomy to strengthen their knowledge.

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health: The complete pet health resource for your dog, cat, horse or other pets - in everyday language.

Merck Publishing and Merial

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great resource 5 out of 5 stars.
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Sometimes the vet does not have time to explain in detail the medications they are prescribing and sometimes you just for get to ask or think of someting after the fact. The book is a good source of information and it its written in plain enlish so you dont have to be a DVM to understand it.

Comprehensive pet care info 4 out of 5 stars.
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Lots of good information on the stuff that can usually go wrong. Won't replace a vet for really serious things, but helps with peace of mind (and care info) for run-of-the-mill problems.

Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a good reference book to have available whenever your pet becomes ill or for review after a veternarian visit.

Editorial Review:

The Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health delivers animal health expertise in everyday language that all pet owners can understand. This in-depth new resource, authored by over 200 veterinary experts, covers the full spectrum of today's pets, from dogs, cats and horses to birds, reptiles, fish and other exotic pets. No other book provides as much health information on as many types of animals. The one resource for a lifetime of pets.

Measurement of Joint Motion: A Guide to Goniometry

Cynthia C. Norkin, D. Joyce White

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Invaluable 5 out of 5 stars.
24 of 27 people found this review helpful.

I got an earlier edition of this book in Physical Therapy school and it was invaluable in teaching the finer points of goniometry. I constantly used it as a source of information, until I became comfortable with measuring joint range of motion. Since I am now working in the inpatient arena, I mostly repeatedly measure knees, but refer back to it when I need to brush up on another joint. It has clear pictures and overall is a great reference book for anyone who has to evaluate joint ranges of motion.

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is an excellent as easily describes how to do ROM of all sorts of joints. A great book for a student and practitioner that needs to look up the more obscure joints. It has tables as well for normal ROM. You can't go wrong with this one.

Editorial Review:

Ohio University, Athens. Instructional manual for physical therapy students, presenting range-of-motion measurement and evaluation procedures by the author of a closely-related Brandon/Hill Allied Health List first-purchase title. Photographic illustration. Plastic spiral binding.

Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual (2-Volume Set)

David G. Simons, Janet G. Travell, Lois S. Simons, Barbara D. Cummings

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction The Trigger Point Manual 5 out of 5 stars.
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When I received this book as a present for passing my medical masseuse exams, I thought I received a "how to fix it" book.
These books are much more for they cover anatomy, innervation, function, testing, reasons behind the pain, differential diagnosis, corrective actions all in addition to Triggerpoint Treatment.
The 2 volumes are a must have in your library for daily reference and/or study. The illustrations are a welcome aid to oneself or for explanatory purposes to clients.

Editorial Review:

The classic clinical text in pain management, Travell & Simons' Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction: Trigger Point Manual 2nd Edition , is designed primarily to bring aid to one of the most common patient complaints -- myofascial pain. It is an excellent resource for today's health care environment. Volume 1, Upper Half of Body , combines concise text and clear illustrations that show how to identify pain sources (trigger points - TrPs) quickly by signs and symptoms. Volume 2, The Lower Extremities , focuses on the lower body, with a special focus on the quadratus lumborum muscle, including an extensive review of functional scoliosis and short leg

Fibromyalgia For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

Roland Staud, Christine Adamec

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Total reviews: 28 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.

This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to:

• Identify your FMS trigger points
• Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems
• Find medications that work for you
• Locate a physician who can really help you
• Make healing lifestyle changes
• Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain
• Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications
• Choose among alternative therapies and treatments
• Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS
• Help a child with FMS

Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Movement Impairment Syndromes

Shirley Sahrmann

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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Authored by an acknowledged expert on muscle and movement imbalances, this well-illustrated book presents a classification system of mechanical pain syndrome that is designed to direct the exercise prescription and the correction of faulty movement patterns. The diagnostic categories, associated muscle and movement imbalances, recommendations for treatment, examination, exercise principles, specific corrective exercises, and modification of functional activities for case management are described in detail. This book is designed to give practitioners an organized and structured method of analyzing the mechanical cause of movement impairment syndrome, the contributing factors, and a strategy for management.

* Provides the tools for the physical therapist to identify movement imbalances, establish the relevant diagnosis, develop the corrective exercise prescription and carefully instruct the patient about how to carry out the exercise program. * Authored by the acknowledged expert on movement system imbalances. * Covers both the evaluation process and therapeutic treatment. * Detailed descriptions of exercises for the student or practitioner. * Includes handouts to be photocopied and given to the patient for future reference.