A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature  – November 2018

This is the first issue of this review column since the passing of Dr. Leon Chaitow. We would like to take a brief moment to acknowledge how much his mentorship, friendship, and confidence have meant to us. Leon was a force in osteopathic and naturopathic medicine and his influence reaches to all corners of the musculoskeletal realm crossing over many disciplines through his lectures, workshops, and of course, his many books, editorials, and articles. In the foreword to one of his books, Jan Dommerholt wrote that “Leon Chaitow […] continued the work of Travell and Simons, but also of many others, whose contributions he has skillfully woven into an intricate tapestry of clinical pearls, practical tips, and solid evidence-informed research.” Dr.

Source: Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies - November 15, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Jan Dommerholt, Todd Hooks, Li-Wei Chou, Michelle Finnegan Tags: Editorial Source Type: research