Trigger points and muscle chains /

Richter, Philipp, 1960-

Trigger points and muscle chains / Philipp Richter, DO, Institute of Applied Osteopathy Burg Reuland, Belgium, Eric Hebgen, DO, MRO, Founder of the Vinxel Institute of Osteopathy, Königswinter, Germany. - Second edition. - xii, 248 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Preceded by Trigger points and muscle chains in osteopathy / Philipp Richter, Eric Hebgen. c2009.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Models for myofascial chains -- Physiology -- The craniosacral model -- The biomechanical model of John Martin Littlejohn : mechanics of the spine -- Postural muscles, phasic muscles and crossed syndrome -- Zink patterns -- Myofascial chains : a model -- Posture -- Diagnostics -- Therapy -- Definition -- Classification of trigger points -- Pathophysiology of trigger points -- Diagnosing trigger points -- Trigger point therapy -- Trigger point perpetuating factors -- Facilitated segments -- Trigger points.

9783132413511


Manipulation, Osteopathic--methods.
Myofascial Pain Syndromes--therapy.
Trigger Points--physiology.
Muscles--physiology.



--Reading book

615.533 / RIC