NPA Q1 2026

Medicine | Acupuncture

Travell, Simons & Donnelly’s Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction 4th Edition Author: Joseph M. Donnelly, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, Jennifer L. Freeman Description Through three outstanding editions, Travell, Simons & Donnelly’s Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual has set the standard in the field of myofascial pain, dysfunction, and therapeutic modalities. In the 4th Edition , lead editor Joseph M. Donnelly brings this groundbreaking reference fully up to date with the latest research on trigger points. In a single, full-color text, both students and clinicians will benefit from an intuitive format, integrated learning aids, new digital resources, instructive photographs, and iconic pain referral pattern images. Features • Discusses the pathophysiological and biopsychosocial models for muscle pain and dysfunction with updated research, as well as treatment for trigger points that can be performed by a variety of practitioners including physicians, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, and athletic trainers • Integrates in-text learning aids throughout, including case studies and Q&As that help students master the material and apply it to clinical practice • Includes illustrated pain referral pattern summaries and clinical consideration chapters with common clinical conditions associated with trigger points in each muscle section • Features new digital resources for students and instructors: questions that test comprehension; video clips that illuminate deeper muscle groups that benefit from 3D presentation, such as head and neck, pelvic girdle, and spine; a test bank for summative assessment; and updated PowerPoint slides that reflect changes in the text

ISBN: 9781975223113 Specs: Page Count: 992 Publication: 01-02-2026

Note to Booksellers: The previous edition published in 21-08-2018 3rd Edition | ISBN: 9780781755603

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