The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy

Dimitrios Kostopoulos, PT, PhD is the cofounder of Hands-On Physical Therapy. He earned his doc-torate and master's degrees at New York University and is actively pursuing his second doctorate of sci-ence degree in clinical electrophysiology at Rocky Mountain University, Provo, Utah. Dr. Kostopouloshas extensive training and teaching experience in different areas of manual therapy with emphasis intrigger point, myofascial, and neurofascial therapy, as well as manipulation. He is a past faculty mem-ber at Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY, a diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management, and an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Konstantine Rizopoulos, PT, FABS is the cofounder of Hands-On Physical Therapy. He earned hisundergraduate degree from the University of Athens, Greece and has completed extensive postgraduate studies in manual therapy. Mr. Rizopoulos has extensive experience in the area of manual therapy, particularly in myofascial and trigger point therapies and their application to neurologic and pediatricpopulations. He is an active member of the APTA, a fellow member of the American Back Society, and a member of the Hellenic Medical Society. Dimitrios Kostopoulos and Konstantine Rizopoulos are the developers of a comprehensive therapeutic approach thatintegrates trigger point, myofascial, neurofascial, and proprioceptive therapy techniques, and they teach continuingeducation courses in the United States and Europe. For more information on the authors’ continuing education.

Part A. Theory Chapter 1. Myofascial Trigger Points: A Historical Perspective Chapter 2. Acupuncture versus Trigger Point Therapy Chapter 3. Muscle-Nerve Physiology and Contraction Chapter 4. Pathogenesis of Myofascial Trigger Points Chapter 5. Clinical Symptoms and Physical Findings Chapter 6. Referred Pain Pattern Mechanisms Chapter 7. Classification of Myofascial Trigger Points Chapter 8. Biomechanics of Injury Chapter 9. Myofascial Diagnosis Chapter 10. Myofascial Treatment Chapter 11. Perpetuating Factors in Myofascial Trigger Points Chapter 12. Trigger Point Dry Needling Chapter 13. Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy Contraindications Chapter 14. Part A Review Questions Answer Key Part B. Muscle Regions Cervical Spine Region Temporomandibular Joint Region Upper Extremity Region Abdominal Region Thoracolumbar Spine Region Lumbar Spine Region Lower Extremity Region Index