The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy

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Summary: Superb 'Hands-On Manual'!
Review: I gladly submit a review of this great book. I strongly recommend it to any Manual Therapist (OT/PT/Massage Therapists/MD's/Chiro's et al), for it has such a practical 'Hands-On' approach.

It is substantiated by more than enough clinical information, research details and moreover TONS OF CLINICAL APPLICATIONS.

I am totally Gung-Ho about this new approach, which fits perfectly into a somewhat challenging medical system.

Congrats Dr. Kostopoulos and Rizopoulos!
Well Done ....when is the follow-up due .... give us more!

Best Wishes
Another Satisfied PT client.

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Summary: Better books out there
Review: I had previously bought the book by Clair Davies which is excellent but I wanted more in-depth knowledge. Saw the reviews on this book and ordered it. The cost of the book was definitely not worth the extra information. This book was 3 times the cost of the Clair Davies book with only slightly more useful information. Save your money, buy the Clair Davies book. Or if you really want in-depth knowledge and price is not a factor, buy the 2 volume set by Travell and Simons.

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Summary: A Superb 'Hands-On' Manual
Review: It is with great pleasure that I write this review and strongly recommend this 'new-approach' book to any PT, OT, Chiro, MD or Massage Therapist.
Not only does it have a great amount of theoretical detail, but VERY EASY and effective cinical applications . This is esp. helpful in a medical system that is surely not getting easier! This book offers great help in that it is a 'Hands-On-In-The-Cinic' Manual that IS USED, believe me!

Keep this up Dr. Kostopoulos and Rizopoulos. You have set the bar a notch higher with your effort.
Can't wait for the next book!

A Satisfied PT-customer.

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Summary: In depth and informative course
Review: This book has been very informative and I have gained a deeper knowledge of trigger point therapy. I would recommend this book and would like to purchase the video that accompanies this text.

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Summary: Great Info, Very Easy to Follow!
Review: This is an excellent book, both for the beginning myofascial therapist as well as the seasoned practitioner. The book begins with several chapters of foundational information including historical basis for trigger point therapy, review of the physiology of muscle contraction, description of trigger point formation, myofascial diagnosis and myofascial treatment.
The second section of the book deals with the evaluation and treatment of individual muscles and is divided into body segments (cervical spine, upper extremity, lower extremity, jaw, etc.). Each muscle has two full pages of information including referred pain patterns, most likely location of trigger points, stretch technique, and biomechanics of injury. The manual features numerous full color photographs both in the theoretical section and especially in the treatment section which serve to clarify the written material.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have worked with trigger point therapy for over 8 years, and still found many new and helpful things in the manual. The concepts contained in the book are based on the most current research and writings, including those of Drs. Janet Travell and David Simons. The authors have also elaborated on their own contributions to the field of myofascial therapy, including use of biomechanics of injury as a diagnostic aid, assessment for positive stretch sign, and an integrated treatment model.
The text contains very technical material, yet is very easy to read without being oversimplified. Review questions are included at the end of every chapter.
If you are a new therapist just starting to learn about myofascial pain, or an experienced clinician looking for clarification or new ideas, I give The Manual of Trigger Point and Myofascial Therapy my highest recommendation.

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Summary: One of the best clinical books I have ever read!!!
Review: This is one of the best books I have read in Trigger Point Therapy. It includes color illustrations and pictures for each technique described. I found very helpful the home exercises and I use the pictures to explain to my patients what they should do. The literature and research section is well written and easy to understand. I would recommend this book for everyone interested to learn or learn more about myofascial dysfunction.