30th Mar 2010
Trigger Point Therapy Guide for Advanced Therapists
Donna Finando, licensed both in acupuncture and massage therapy had been practicing since 1976. From her extensive study in the field of pain management in New York, along with her specialization in myofascial meridian therapy and myofascial release techniques, she came up with a book, “Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain” whom she co-authored with Steven Finando, a physician and a licensed acupuncturist with equally extensive years of experience. Focusing on their specialized techniques in dealing with chronic and acute pain, along with other dysfunctions, the book contains 244 pages and 5 chapters of concise information on muscle pain treatments packed with detailed illustrations.
As myofascial pains and it syndromes are becoming commonly encountered by physicians, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and physical therapists among their patients, this material could come as a very handy reference tool for evaluation and treatment of different forms of muscle pain. Both easy to use and comprehensive, every chapter is filled with the necessary guide to better help practitioners identify pain patterns, pinpoint causative factors and employ the necessary techniques to alleviate the pains involved. Each muscle group is discussed in depth along with the trigger points, movements and diagnosis techniques. But the appendixes on meridian pathways, cutaneous zones and common acupoints would also be very helpful for therapists on top of the included index of symptoms and guide to effectively use the manual.
With how the information is presented and laid out, it would be more convenient and effective for professionals and students who have prior background to massage therapy. Otherwise, if introduced to beginners, they might not have a very good grasp of the information as the most basic starter information have been left out from the 5 chapters and medical terms are used throughout the context. Generally, the book is a wonderful reference material that covers all the advanced and experts’ resources needs. Most reviews about the book were are positive and many finds its price truly friendly. At $19.95 (a few dollars less on certain places even, try Amazon), it is a worthy investment for anyone who is in the field of physical and massage therapy as well as any pain management treatment in general.
Donna Finando, licensed both in acupuncture and massage therapy had been practicing since 1976. From her extensive study in the field of pain management in New York, along with her specialization in myofascial meridian therapy and myofascial release techniques, she came up with a book, “Trigger Point Therapy for Myofascial Pain” whom she co-authored with Steven Finando, a physician and a licensed acupuncturist with equally extensive years of experience. Focusing on their specialized techniques in dealing with chronic and acute pain, along with other dysfunctions, the book contains 244 pages and 5 chapters of concise information on muscle pain treatments packed with detailed illustrations.
As myofascial pains and it syndromes are becoming commonly encountered by physicians, massage therapists, acupuncturists, and physical therapists among their patients, this material could come as a very handy reference tool for evaluation and treatment of different forms of muscle pain. Both easy to use and comprehensive, every chapter is filled with the necessary guide to better help practitioners identify pain patterns, pinpoint causative factors and employ the necessary techniques to alleviate the pains involved. Each muscle group is discussed in depth along with the trigger points, movements and diagnosis techniques. But the appendixes on meridian pathways, cutaneous zones and common acupoints would also be very helpful for therapists on top of the included index of symptoms and guide to effectively use the manual.
With how the information is presented and laid out, it would be more convenient and effective for professionals and students who have prior background to massage therapy. Otherwise, if introduced to beginners, they might not have a very good grasp of the information as the most basic starter information have been left out from the 5 chapters and medical terms are used throughout the context. Generally, the book is a wonderful reference material that covers all the advanced and experts’ resources needs. Most reviews about the book were are positive and many finds its price truly friendly. At $19.95 (a few dollars less on certain places even, try Amazon), it is a worthy investment for anyone who is in the field of physical and massage therapy as well as any pain management treatment in general.
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