Trigger points and muscle chains in osteopathy [[Book] /]
Philipp Richter, Eric Hebgen ; [translator, Sabine Wilms].
- Stuttgart ; New York : Thieme, c2009.
- x, 230 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-223) and index.
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 posture patterns -- Zink's patterns -- Myofascial chains : a model -- Statics -- Diagnosis -- Therapy -- Definition -- Trigger point classification -- Trigger point pathophysiology -- Diagnosis -- Trigger point therapy -- Perpetuating factors of trigger points -- The facilitated segment -- The trigger points.