About

Jan Dommerholt, PT, DPT, MPS, FAAPM
President and Owner
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Membership in Medical and Physical Therapy Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Orofacial Pain (AAOP)
• American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
• American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM)
• Orthopedic Section Special Interest Groups, including Performing Arts Physical Therapy and Pain Management
• International Myopain Society (IMS)
• International Sports and Spine Society (IS3)
• Maryland Physical Therapy Association (APTA of MD)
• Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA)
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Partial List of Articles on Myofascial Pain, Chronic Pain Conditions, Fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Whiplash

• Bron, C., J. Dommerholt, B. Stegenga, M. Wensinga, R.A.B. Oostendorp: High prevalence of shoulder girdle muscles with myofascial trigger points in patients with shoulder pain, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2011, 12:139
• Dommerholt, J: Myofascial Pain Syndrome—Trigger Points. J Musculoskeletal Pain, 2011;19(2): 105-112; 2011;19(1): 39–46
• Bron, C., A. de Gast, J. Dommerholt, B. Stegenga, M. Wensing, R.A.B. Oostendorp: Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients with Chronic Shoulder Pain; A Randomized Controlled Trial, BMC Medicine 2011;9:8
• Dommerholt, J, Bron C, Franssen JLM, Myofasziale Triggerpunkte; Evidenzbasierter Review. Manuelle Therapie 2011;15: 1-13
• Dommerholt, J: Myofascial Pain Syndrome—Trigger Points. J Musculoskeletal Pain, 2010;18(3):304–310
• Kelley, L. J. Dommerholt: On Target; Trigger Point Pain Responds to Manual and Instrument-Assisted Methods. Advance for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine. 2010;21(22):24
• Dommerholt, J: Myofascial Pain Syndrome—Trigger Points. J Musculoskeletal Pain, 2010;18(3):297–303; 2010;18(1):94-100
• Dommerholt, J: Intramuscular Manual Therapy (IMT)—aka Dry Needling. Articulations, 2010;12-13
• Bron, C, J. Dommerholt, J.L.M. Franssen: Myofasciale triggerpoints. Physios, 2009;1:12-19
• Dommerholt, J: Myofascial Pain Syndrome—Trigger Points. J Musculoskeletal Pain, 2009, 17(4): 423-431; 2009, 17(3): 309-318; 2009, 17(2): 202-209; 2009;17(1): 97-102
• Dommerholt J: The “Dry Needling Issue.” Qi-Unity Report, AAAOM. July 2008. Read article: pdf | online
• Dommerholt, J, C. Bron, J.L.M. Franssen: Myofasciale pijn: een evidence-informed review [in Dutch: Myofascial trigger points; an evidence-informed review]. Tijdschrift Manuele Therapie, 2008;5(1): 16-28.
• Khayat, M, J. Dommerholt: A Sensitive Issue. Advance Directors Rehab, 2008;4:47-48
• Dommerholt, J: Innovation ahead of the curve. Impact 4:14-15, 2008
• Dommerholt, J, D.G. Simons: Myofascial Pain Syndrome—Trigger Points. J Musculoskeletal Pain 2008, 16(4):333-338; 2008, 16(3): 211-228
• Dommerholt J and Simons DG: Myofascial Pain Syndromes—Trigger Points. J Musculoskeletal Pain. 2007: Vol 15(3) | 15(4); 2007: Vol 15(1) | 15(2); 2006: Vol 14(1) | 14(2) | 14(3) | 14(4); 2005: Vol 13(1) | 13(2) | 13(3) | 13(4); 2004: Vol 12(1) | 12(2)
• Dommerholt, J, C. Bron, J.L.M. Franssen: Mi??niowo-powi?ziowe punkty spustowe– przegl?d uwzgl?dniaj?cy dowody naukowe [in Polish: Myofascial trigger points; an evidence-informed review, translated by Wojciech Turaj]. Rehabilitacja Medyczna, 2006;10(4):39-56
• Dommerholt, J, C. Bron, J.L.M. Franssen: Myofascial trigger points; an evidence-informed review. J Manual Manipulative Therapy, 2006;14(4):203-221
• Dommerholt, J, O. Mayoral, C. Gröbli: Trigger Point Dry Needling. J Manual Manipulative Therapy, 2006;14(4):E70-E87
• Simons, D, J. Dommerholt: Myofascial Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Critical Review of Recent Literature. J Manual Manipulative Therapy, 2006;14(4):E125-E171. Download article (pdf) »
• Dommerholt, J., C. Bron, and J. Franssen, Myofasciale triggerpoints; een aanvulling [in Dutch: Myofascial Trigger Points; Additional Remarks]. Fysiopraxis 2005 (November): 36–41. Download article (pdf) »
• Dommerholt J: Persistent Myalgia following Whiplash. Curr Pain Headache Rep , 2005;9(5):326–330. Download article (pdf) »
• Dommerholt, J: Physical Therapy in an Interdisciplinary Pain Management Center. The Pain Practitioner, 2004;14(3):32–36. Download article (pdf) »
• Gerwin, RD, J. Dommerholt, JP Shah: An Expansion of Simons’ Integrated Hypothesis of Trigger Point Formation. Curr Pain Headache Rep , 2004;8:468–475. Download article (pdf) »
• Dommerholt J: Complex regional pain syndrome; part 2: physical therapy management. J Bodywork Movement Ther, 2004. 8(4):241–248. Download article (pdf) »
• Dommerholt J: Complex regional pain syndrome; part 1: history, diagnostic criteria and etiology. J Bodywork Movement Ther, 2004. 8(3):167–177. Download article (pdf) »
• Chaitow, L, Z. Comeaux, J. Dommerholt, E. Ernst, P. Gibbons, J. Hannon, D. Lewis, C. Liebenson: Efficacy of manipulation in low back pain treatment: The validity of meta-analysis conclusions. J Bodywork Movement Ther. 2004;8(1):25–31. Download article (pdf) »
• Dommerholt, J. Fibromyalgie. [in German: Fibromyalgia] FysioActive, 2002;2:14-22
• Norris, R.N, J. Dommerholt: Ergonomie et musique [in French: Ergonomics and music]. Médicine des Arts, 2001;37:17-27
• Dommerholt, J: La fibromyalgia: un point sensible [in French: Fibromyalgia: a tender point] FysioActive, 2001;11:25-31.
• Dommerholt J: Fibromyalgia: time to consider a new taxonomy? J Musculoskeletal Pain , 2000. 8(4):41–47. Download article (pdf) »
• Gerwin R.D., J. Dommerholt: Myofascial trigger points in chronic cervical whiplash syndrome (abstract). J Musculoskeletal Pain. 1998;6(Suppl 2):28.
• Gröbli, C. J. Dommerholt: Myofasziale Triggerpunkte; Pathologie und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten. [in German—Myofascial trigger points; pathology and treatment options] Manuelle Medizin, 1997;35:295–303
• Dommerholt, J: Meridian Therapy—A New European Concept. Physical Therapy Forum, March 1990; 8-12

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Performing Arts Publications Overview

• Dommerholt. J., Collier, B: Instrumentalist Musicians.  Monograph of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Dommerholt, J: Performing arts medicine—Instrumentalist musicians: Part III—Case histories. J Bodywork Movement Ther, 2010;14:127-138
• Dommerholt, J: Performing arts medicine—Instrumentalist musicians: Part II—Examination. J Bodywork Movement Ther, 2010;14:65-72
• Dommerholt, J: Performing arts medicine—Instrumentalist musicians: Part I—General Considerations. J Bodywork Movement Ther, 2009;13:311-319
• Bejjani, F.J, L. Ferrara, N. Xu, C.M. Tomaino, L.Pavlidis, J. Wu, J. Dommerholt: Comparison of Three Piano Techniques as an Implementation of a Proposed Experimental Design. Medical Problems of Performing Artists, September. 1989;4(3):109-113
• Bejjani, F.J, L. Ferrara, N. Xu, C.M. Tomaino, L.Pavlidis, J. Wu, J. Dommerholt: Synchronized Electromyographic, Sound and 3D Video Analysis of Piano Performance, With Comparison of Three Methods of Playing. In: Presperin, J.J. (Ed): Technology of the next Decade. Proceedings of the 12th Annual RESNA Conference. Washington, DC: ResnaPress, 1989; 258-259.
• Norris, RN, J. Dommerholt: Ergonomie et musique [in French—Ergonomics and music]. Médicine des Arts , 2001;37:17–27
• Dommerholt, J: Posture. In: Tubiana, R. P. Amadio, (eds): Medical Problems of the Instrumentalist Musician . London, Martin Dunitz, 2000:399–419
• Dommerholt, J., R.N. Norris, M. Masset: Adjunctive Treatment Approaches for Injured Musicians. In: Grabois, M., S.J. Garrison, K.A. Hart, L.D. Lehmkuhl (eds): Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: The Complete Approach . Cambridge, Blackwell Science, 2000:814–827
• Dommerholt, J, R.N. Norris, M. Shaheen: Therapeutic Management of The Instrumental Musician. In: Sataloff, R.T, A.G. Brandfonbrener, R.J. Lederman (eds): Performing Arts Medicine . San Diego, Singular Press, 1998:277–290
• Norris, R.N., J. Dommerholt: Applied Ergonomics; Adaptive Equipment and Instrument Modification for Musicians. In: Sataloff, R.T, A.G. Brandfonbrener, R.J. Lederman (eds): Performing Arts Medicine . San Diego, Singular Press, 1998: 261–275
• Dommerholt, J, R.N. Norris: Physical therapy management of the instrumental musician. In: Gallagher, S.P: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist , Part II; Music and Dance; Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. 1997;6:185–206
• Norris, R.N., J. Dommerholt: Applied Ergonomics; Adaptive Equipment and Instrument Modification for Musicians. In: Gallagher, S.P: Physical Therapy for the Performing Artist , Part II; Music and Dance; Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Clinics of North America Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company. 1997;6:159–183
• Norris, R.N., J. Dommerholt: Orthopädische Probleme und Rehabilitation bei muskuloskeletalen Störungen [in German—Orthopaedic Problems and Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal Injuries (of musicians)] In: Blum, J. (Ed): Medizinische Probleme bei Musikern [Medical Problems of Musicians]. Stuttgart/New York, Georg Thieme Verlag, 1995;116–159

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Book Chapters

• Dommerholt, J: Myofasziale Schmerzsyndrome. In: Hildebrandt, J, M. Pfingsten and G. Müller: Rückenschmerz und Lendenwirbelsäule; Lietliniengerechtes Vorgehen in der Praxis. Hamburg, Elsevier, in press
• Dommerholt, J, J. McEvoy: Myofascial Trigger Point Release Approach. In: C.H. Wise (ed): Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy; from Art to Evidence. Philadelphia, FA Davis, in press
• Dommerholt, J: Trigger Point Therapy. In: Schleip, R. T. Finley, L. Chaitow and P. Huijing: Fascia in Manual and Movement Therapies. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone, in press
• Dommerholt, J and T. Adler: Intramuscular Manual Therapy. In: Chaitow, L and Lovegrove, R: Practical Physical Medicine Approaches to Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) & Dysfunction. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone, in press
• Dommerholt, J: Muscle Pain Syndromes. In: Cantu, R, A. Grodin, R. Stanborough: Myofascial Manipulation. 3rd Edition. Austin, Pro-Ed, in press
• Dommerholt, J: Sicherheit und Hygiene beim Dry Needling von Triggerpunkten. In: Reilich, P, C. Gröbli, J. Dommerholt: Myofasziale Schmerzen und Triggerpunkte. Die klinische Essenz. Urban & Fischer, in press
• Dommerholt, Pathophysiologie. In: Reilich, P, C. Gröbli, J. Dommerholt: Myofasziale Schmerzen und Triggerpunkte. Die klinische Essenz. Urban & Fischer, in press
• Dommerholt, J: Dry Needling und Akupunkturtechniken In: Reilich, P, C. Gröbli, J. Dommerholt: Myofasziale Schmerzen und Triggerpunkte. Die klinische Essenz. Urban & Fischer, in press
• Dommerholt, J: Sonstige Therapieverfahren. In: Reilich, P, C. Gröbli, J. Dommerholt: Myofasziale Schmerzen und Triggerpunkte. Die klinische Essenz. Urban & Fischer, in press
• Dommerholt, J and J. Franssen: Wetenschappelijke evidentie van myofasciale trigger punten. In Jonckheere, P, K. Demanet, J. Pattyn, J. Dommerholt: Trigger Points Praktisch Werkboek Myofasciale Therapie. Deel 1: Bovenste Lidmaat. Brugge, Acu-Qi, 2011: 57-84
• Franssen, J., C. Bron, J. Dommerholt: Myofascial Trigger Points in the Workplace. In Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., J.A. Cleland, P. Huijbregts: Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes: Evidence-Informed Screening, Diagnosis, and Management. Elsevier, 2011: Chapter 6:78-93
• Fernández de las Peñas, C, H.Y. Ge, J. Dommerholt, L. Arendt-Nielsen, D.G. Simons: Referred Pain from Muscle Trigger Points in Patients with Arm Pain Syndromes. In Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., J.A. Cleland, P. Huijbregts: Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes: Evidence-Informed Screening, Diagnosis, and Management. Elsevier, 2011; Chapter 32:404-418
• Fernández de las Peñas, C., H.Y. Ge, J. Dommerholt: Manual Treatment of Trigger Points. In: Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., J.A. Cleland, P. Huijbregts: Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes: Evidence-Informed Screening, Diagnosis, and Management. Elsevier, 2011: Chapter 33:419-429
• Dommerholt, J: Dry Needling of Trigger Points. In: Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C., J.A. Cleland, P. Huijbregts: Neck and Arm Pain Syndromes: Evidence-Informed Screening, Diagnosis, and Management. Elsevier, 2011: Chapter 34:430-438
• Dommerholt, J: Whiplash, Muscle Pain, and Motor Dysfunction. In: S. Mense and R.G. Gerwin, Editors: Muscle Pain—An Update. Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment. Berlin, Springer, 2010: Chapter 9:247-288.
• Dommerholt, J, J.P. Shah: Myofascial Pain Syndrome. In: J.C. Ballantyne, J.P Rathmell., and S.M. Fishman, Editors: Bonica’s Pain Management, 4th Edition, Baltimore, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2010; Chapter 35, 450-471.
• Dommerholt, J. R. Gerwin: Neurophysiologic Effects of Needling Therapies. In; Fernández de las Peñas, C., L. Arendt-Nielsen, and R.D. Gerwin: Diagnosis And Management Of Tension Type And Cervicogenic Headache. Boston, Jones & Bartlett, 2010: Chapter 21:247-259
• Fernández de las Peñas, H.Y, Ge, J. Dommerholt: Manual Identification of Trigger Points in the Muscles Associated with Headaches. In; Fernández de las Peñas, C., L. Arendt-Nielsen, and R.D. Gerwin: Diagnosis And Management Of Tension Type And Cervicogenic Headache. Boston, Jones & Bartlett, 2010: Chapter 16:183-194
• Dommerholt, J, R.D. Gerwin: Needling of Head, Neck and Shoulder Muscle Trigger Points Relevant to Headache. In; Fernández de las Peñas, C., L. Arendt-Nielsen, and R.D. Gerwin: Diagnosis And Management Of Tension Type And Cervicogenic Headache. Boston, Jones & Bartlett, 2010: Chapter 31: 421-430
• Dommerholt, J, T. Issa: Differential Diagnosis: Differential Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. In: Chaitow, L (ed): Fibromyalgia; A Practitioner’s Guide to Treatment. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone, 2009: Chapter 8, 179-213.
• Dommerholt, J: El sindrome de dolor miofascial en la region craneomandibular [in Spanish: myofascial pain syndrome in the craniomandibular region]. In: Eduardo Padrós Serrat (ed): Bases diagnosticas, terapeuticas y posturales del functionalismo craniofacial. Madrid, Ripano, 2006: 564-581
• Gerwin, R, J. Dommerholt: Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndromes. In: Boswell M.V., B.E. Cole (ed): Weiner’s Pain Management; A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 7th Edition. Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2006: 477- 492
• Dommerholt, J, C. Gröbli: The Knee. In: Whyte-Ferguson, L, R. Gerwin (eds): Clinical Mastery of Myofascial Pain. Baltimore, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005:359-389
• Dommerholt, J, P. Royson, L.R. Whyte-Ferguson: Neck pain and dysfunction following whiplash. In: Whyte-Ferguson, L, R. Gerwin (eds): Clinical Mastery of Myofascial Pain. Baltimore, Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2005:57-89
• Dommerholt, J, T. Issa: Differential Diagnosis: Myofascial Pain. In: Chaitow, L (ed): Fibromyalgia; A Practitioner’s Guide to Treatment. Edinburgh, Churchill Livingstone, 2003:149-177
• Gerwin, R, J. Dommerholt: Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndromes. In: Weiner, RS (ed): Pain Management; A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 6th Edition. Boca Raton, CRC Press, 2002:235-249
• Dommerholt, J: Muscle Pain Syndromes. In: Cantu, R, A. Grodin: Myofascial Manipulation. 2nd Edition, Gaithersburg, Aspen Publishers, 2001:93-140
• Gerwin, R, J. Dommerholt: Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndromes. In: Weiner RS (ed): Pain Management; A Practical Guide for Clinicians, 5th Edition. Boca Raton, St. Lucie Press, 1998;217-229
• Materson, R.S, J. Dommerholt: Industrial and Sports Medicine. In: Melvin, J.L, I.R. Odderson, Clinical Rehabilitation and Physiatric Practice; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders Company, February 1996;107-123

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