Richter, Philipp, 1960-

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.

All age.

9783131450517

2008031519


Osteopathic medicine.
Manipulation (Therapeutics).
Muscles--Physiology.
Myofascial pain syndromes--Chiropractic treatment.
Manipulation, Osteopathic--methods.
Myofascial Pain Syndromes--therapy.
Muscles--physiology.

RZ341 / .R5213 2009

615.533

WE 550 / RT