Hardcover, WOLTERS KLUWER
Through three outstanding editions, Travell, Simons & Donnelly's Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual has set the standard in the field of myofascial pain, dysfunction, and therapeutic modalities. In the 4th Edition , lead editor Joseph M. Donnelly brings this groundbreaking reference fully up to date with the latest research on trigger points. In a single, full-color text, both students and clinicians will benefit from an intuitive format, integrated learning aids, new digital resources, instructive photographs, and iconic pain referral pattern images.
- Discusses the pathophysiological and biopsychosocial models for muscle pain and dysfunction with updated research, as well as treatment for trigger points that can be performed by a variety of practitioners including physicians, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers.
- Integrates in-text learning aids throughout, including case studies and Q&As that help students master the material and apply it to clinical practice.
- Includes illustrated pain referral pattern summaries and clinical consideration chapters with common clinical conditions associated with trigger points in each muscle section.
- Features new digital resources for students and instructors: questions that test comprehension; video clips that illuminate deeper muscle groups that benefit from 3D presentation, such as head and neck, pelvic girdle, and spine; a test bank for summative assessment; and updated PowerPoint slides that reflect changes in the text.