This new edition of Travell, Simons & Simons’ groundbreaking work reflects the latest research and best practices associated with trigger points and updates the iconic pain point images that set the standard in the field. New lead editor Joseph M. Donnelly draws on his experience as both educator and physical therapy practitioner to integrate an evidence-based approach into this critical text. In addition, the new edition consolidates information to create a more intuitive user experience and features a completely new full color design to bring concepts to life.

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• NEW! Consolidated: The previous edition’s two volumes– Upper Extremities and Lower Extremities—have been consolidated into one accessible book.
• NEW! Updated research from around the world and coverage of the most current evidence-based treatments prepare readers for practice.
• UPDATED!More integrated presentation. Information on pain is now better integrated with information on pain treatment.
• UPDATED! In-text learning aids integrated throughout the text, including learning objectives, case studies, and Q&As, help students master the material and apply it to practice.

Contents

۱ Pain Sciences and Myofascial Pain
۲ Trigger Point Neurophysiology
۳ The Role of Muscles and Fascia in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
۴ Perpetuating Factors for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
۵ Psychosocial Considerations
۶ Trapezius Muscle
۷ Sternocleidomastoid Muscle
۸ Masseter Muscle
۹ Temporalis Muscle
۱۰ Medial Pterygoid Muscle
۱۱ Lateral Pterygoid Muscle
۱۲ Digastric Muscle and Anterior Neck Muscles
۱۳ Cutaneous I;Facial Muscles
۱۴ Cutaneous II:Occipitofrontalis
۱۵ Splenius Capitis and SpTenius Cervicts Muscles
۱۶ Posterior Cervical Muscles:Semispinalis Capitis, Longissimus Capitis, Semispinalis Cervicis, Multifidus, and Rotatores
۱۷ Suboccipital Muscles
۱۸ Clinical Considerations of Head and Neck Pain
۱۹ Levator Scapulae Muscle
۲۰ Scalene Muscles
۲۱ Supraspinatus Muscle
۲۲ Infraspinatus Muscle
۲۳ Teres Minor Muscle
۲۴ Latissimus Dorsi Muscle
۲۵ Teres Major Muscle
۲۶ Subscapularis Muscle
۲۷ Rhomboid Minor and Major Muscles
۲۸ Deltoid Muscle
۲۹ Coracobrachialis Muscle
۳۰ BicepsBrachii Muscle
۳۱ Brachialis Muscle
۳۲ Triceps Brachii and Anconeus Muscles
۳۳ Clinical Considerations of Upper Sack Shoulder and Arm Pain
۳۴ Wrist Extensor and Brachioradialis Muscles
۳۵ Extensor Digitorum and Extensor Endicis Muscles
۳۶ Supinator Muscle
۳۷ Palmaris LongusMuscle
۳۸ Wrist and Finger Flexors in the Forearm
۳۹ Adductor and Opponens Poilicis Muscles
۴۰ Interosseous, Lumbrical, and Abductor Digit!Minimi Muscles
۴۱ Clinical Considerations of Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Pain
۴۲ Pectoralis Major and Subclavius Muscles
۴۳ Sternalis Muscle
۴۴ PectoralisMinor Muscle
۴۵ Intercostal and Diaphragm Muscles
۴۶ Serratus Anterior Muscle
۴۷ Serratus Posterior Superior and Inferior Muscles
۴۸ Thoracolumbar Paraspinal Muscles
۴۹ Abdominal Muscles
۵۰ Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
۵۱ Psoas Major,Psoas Minor, and lliacus Muscles
۵۲ Pelvic Floor Muscles
۵۳ Clinical Considerations of Trunk and Pelvic Pain
۵۴ Gluteus Maximus Muscle
۵۵ Gluteus Medius Muscle
۵۶ GluteusMinimusandTensor Fasciae Latae Muscles
۵۷ Piriformis, Obturator Internus, Gemelli, Obturator Externus, and Quadratus Femoris Muscles
۵۸ Quadriceps Femoris and Sartorius Muscles
۵۹ Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus,Pectineus,and Gracilis Muscles
۶۰ Hamstring Muscles
۶۱ PopliteusMuscle
۶۲ Clinical Considerations of Hip,Thigh, and Knee Pain
۶۳ Tibialis Anterior Muscle
۶۴ FibularisLongus,Brevis, and Tertius Muscles
۶۵ Gastrocnemius Muscle
۶۶ Soleus and Plantaris Muscles
۶۷ Tibialis Posterior Muscle
۶۸ LongToe Extensor Muscles
۶۹ Long Toe Flexor Muscles
۷۰ Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot
۷۱ Clinical Considerations of Leg, Ankle, and Foot Pain
۷۲ Trigger Point Injection and Dry Needling
۷۳ ManualTherapy Considerations
۷۴ Therapeutic Exercise Considerations
۷۵ Therapeutic Modality Considerations
۷۶ Postural Considerations
۷۷ Footwear Considerations