Donna Finando

Myofascial pain syndromes are one of the fastest growing problems encountered by physicians, osteopaths, physical and occupation therapists, acupuncturists, and massage therapists in their practices. Answering the needs of these professionals for a comprehensive yet easy-to-use reference guide to the treatment of muscle pain, educators Donna and Steven Finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible "user's manual" for health care practitioners.Informed Touch examines a wide range of pain patterns and their treatment, presenting evaluation and palpation techniques for reducing trigger points--and thereby alleviating pain--in the most clinically significant musculature of the body. Introductory chapters discuss the Oriental medicine concept of Qi and its relationship to myology, information on trigger point location and activation, and palpatory skill-building techniques. Detailed information on each muscle, including pain-pattern and trigger-point illustrations and specific palpation instructions, allows clinicians to locate individual points of pain and compensation quickly and accurately. A visual index makes it easy for clinicians to identify the muscles that may be involved in a patient's complaint. Any professional involved with myofascial pain will find Informed Touch a constant and invaluable support.… (més)