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Written and edited by international experts, Dry Needling: An Evidence and Clinical-Based Approach, 3rd Edition, is the most up-to-date and authoritative reference available on this expanding practice. Used by healthcare professionals worldwide, this sought-after reference has set the standard on the many aspects of dry needling of trigger points, fascia and scar tissue, neurological dry needling for spasticity, and other techniques. Thoroughly revised and illustrated in full color, this unique resource is useful for physiotherapists, chiropractors, myotherapists, acupuncturists, osteopaths, and athletic trainers-anyone who wishes to use dry needling to effectively reduce acute and chronic pain in their patients, as well as improve motor performance, range of motion, and strength. Offers a comprehensive review of all aspects of dry needling, including an evidence-informed update of the current knowledge base of myofascial pain and trigger points Provides meticulously updated information throughout, including detailed clinical guidelines and more images of muscle anatomy and referred pain patterns Contains numerous new chapters: A Broad Perspective of Dry Needling; Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation: Theory and Clinical Applications; Dry Needling of Athletes; Canine and Equine Myofascial Pain and Dry Needling; and more