Manual of Dry Needling Techniques: Volume 1

by Piyush Jain

Upper & Lower Quarter

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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION1
History2
International Definitions4
Introduction to Pain 6
Myofascial Trigger Points 14

CHAPTER 2 - UNDERSTANDING DRY NEEDLING31
Models of Dry Needling32
Types of Dry Needling34
Physiological Effects of Dry Needling35
Analgesic Effects35
Biochemical Modulation 38
Mechanical Effects39
Understanding Needles43
Handling Needles44
Practising Needling/Method Of Needling45
Direction Of Insertion46
Basic Insertion Techniques47
Manipulation47
Order Of Insertion And Removal Of Needles48
Patient Education49
Hygiene49
Material Required53
Indications53
Contraindications53
Precautions55
Appropriate Selection Of Patient55
Procedure of Dry Needling56
Advantages57
Management Of Adverse Events57

CHAPTER 3 – TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING (UPPER QUARTER)60
Supraspinatus61
Infraspinatus62
Rhomboid Major And Rhomboid Minor63
Latissimus Dorsi65
Upper Trapezius66
Teres Major68
Teres Minor 69
Subscapularis70
Levator Scapulae71
Deltoid72
Biceps 74
Triceps75
Anconeus76
Brachialis77
Brachioradialis78
Supinator79
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis80
Extensor Digitorum81
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris82
Pronator Teres83
Flexor Carpi Radialis 84
Flexor Digitorum Profundus And Superficialis85
Adductor Pollicis87
Opponens Pollicis88
Abductor Pollicis Brevis89
Dorsal Introssei90

CHAPTER 4 – TRIGGER POINT DRY NEEDLING (LOWER QUARTER)91
Gluteus Maximus92
Gluteus Medius93
Gluteus Minimus94
Piriformis95
Tensor Fascia Latae96
Adductor Magnus 97
Adductor Longus98
Pectenius99
Rectus Femoris100
Vastus Lateralis101
Vastus Medialis102
Vastus Intermidius103
Hamstring104
Sartorius106
Popliteus107
Gastronemius108
Soleus110
Plantaris111
Tibialis Anterior112
Tibialis Posterior113
Peroneus Tertius114
Peroneus Longus115
Extensor Hallucis Longus116
Extensor Digitorum Longus117
Extensor Digitorum Brevis 118
Flexor Hallucis Longus119
Flexor Hallucis Brevis120
Extensor Hallucis Brevis121
Adductor Hallucis 122
Abductor Hallucis 123
Flexor Digitorum Brevis124
Abductor Digiti Minimi125
Quadratus Plantae126
Dorsal And Planter Interossei127

SUGGESTIVE READING129

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First published March 22, 2015