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The first comprehensive history of massage, the definitive resource for all students and professionals in the fields of massage and bodywork.

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Trail Guide to the Body Textbook: How to locate muscles, bones and more. THIRD EDITION! by Andrew Biel

Before you can assess or treat a muscle, you first must be able to locate it on the body. This acclaimed book, used in more than 1,700 manual therapy schools, is designed as a hands-on tour that will teach you to palpate the body's structure with ease and precision. With 420 pages and 1,100 illustrations covering more than 144 muscles, 206 bones, 30 ligaments and 110 bony landmarks, this text provides an invaluable map of the body. Whether you are a massage therapist, physical therapist, sports trainer or student in any bodywork modality, Trail Guide to the Body is for you!

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The famous yellow book, Palpation Skills has been designed and developed to help the reader to understand and acquire the palpatory skills which are the foundation of all effective manual therapy assessments and treatments.

Sensitivity of touch and the accurate interpretation of palpatory tests are required from the start of training in any of the manual therapy professions. It is difficult to learn these from written descriptions or static illustrations alone.

By combining a workbook approach with the use of video demonstrations and audio explanations on a CD-Rom, Palpation Skills provides the student and developing practitioner with a portable workshop which they can access at any time. This book will be of practical use to every manual therapist and practitioner at all stages of their professional development.

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Dynamic Bodyuse for Effective, Strain-Free Massage  by Darien Pritchard

A recent survey in Australia showed that more than 40% of massage therapists suffer serious wrist and thumb problems. The most significant cause of early retirement from the massage profession is the cumulative strain on the body developed in the course of performing the work.

Written by noted teacher and trainer Darien Pritchard, this useful book explains those aspects of massage that can lead to these problems and shows how to apply pressure in ways that avoid them. The focus is on how to use the body safely and effectively. The author explores the benefits of involving the whole body to generate the power and movement that support the hands, saving the hands by using them skillfully, and conserving them by using other body areas such as the forearms and elbow whenever possible. Featuring 2,000 illustrations, Dynamic Bodyuse for Effective, Strain-Free Massage is essential reading for anyone involved in massage, whether a student, a professional massage practitioner or teacher, sports massage therapist, or aromatherapist.

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Anatomy and Asana offers an easy and successful method to learn anatomy and its relationship to yoga in a way that helps prevent injuries. It is written by a certified yoga teacher with a diverse background in kinesiology, ergonomics, and physical rehabilitation.

Anatomy and Asana answers many practical questions that are often asked by yoga students – about back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain; about clenching the butt in back bends, and how to release the hamstrings or prevent hamstring tearing in forward bends. The book combines hands-on information with illuminating drawings, stories, and helpful tips to show you how to practice yoga with less pain. It informs without overwhelming the reader with too much information.

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The core itself is the root of our being, the center of our balance, and in a healthy body is also the root of our movements. Many of us know how to train the “outer core” but are disconnected from our “inner core.” By learning how to reconnect to your inner core, you can prevent/recover from injuries, improve your posture, enhance athletic performance and create more efficient movement patterns.

In this book you will learn: # how to cultivate your core # the difference between the inner and outer core # how to develop strength and ease in both # how to improve pelvic stability # the importance of diaphragmatic movement to stability of the core # the difference between pilates and yoga breathing # the connection between poor core stability and injury # how to recover from injury by improving core stability # practices that will progressively stabilize and strengthen your core.

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Anatomy of Movement presents a dynamic, integrated approach to the study of the physical structures of the musculoskeletal system and their functional relationship to the movements of the human body. In clear and concise text illustrated with more than a thousand graphic drawings, the author guides the reader on a lively tour of the muscles, bones, ligaments and joints of the arms, legs and trunk. The focus throughout the book is on anatomy not for its own sake, but in its functional relationship to the actual movements of the body in dance, exercise and other physical disciplines.

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Everyone breathes, yet few of us understand how to consciously control breathing to improve our well-being and the quality of many daily activities. Anatomy of Breathing is a clear and helpful guide to both the theory and practice of breathing in its many variations. Hundreds of expert drawings along with easy-to-understand text help you explore just how breathing works. Once you’re acquainted with the principal organs, structures, and forces that affect breathing, you will learn how to control them to enhance the quality and variety of breathing in your own life. Along the way, you will also correct many common misconceptions about breathing.

Anatomy of Breathing is filled with helpful practice pages. Here you will learn simple exercises to prepare your body for the benefits of different types of breathing. You will then be shown, step by step, how to practice some of the most common and useful breathing techniques on your own. Anatomy of Breathing is a unique and wonderful resource for anyone who wishes to understand the science and art of breathing, and how to make their own breathing better and more life-enhancing.

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The Female Pelvis: Anatomy & Exercises by Blandine Calais-Germain

The female pelvis and its contents are an underappreciated region of the anatomy. Important not only for sexuality, they are also central to the processes of childbirth and elimination.

The Female Pelvis was written for women to use over the course of their lives, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and its aftermath. Its purpose is to help women become more familiar with the pelvis and its related structures, and how to keep them healthy and fit. The book begins with a description of the functional anatomy of the pelvis, and how it responds to pregnancy and childbirth. This is followed by a series of specific exercises, initially for self-discovery, and then to increase the flexibility, strength, and coordination of each of the pelvic functions. The book concludes with some guidelines which focus on the pelvis during different phases of a woman's life.

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This book has been written for practitioner of anatomy, massage / bodywork, physical therapy, chiropractic, medicine, physiotherapy, or any other health-related field. Containing full-color illustrations, it is a compact reference guide, clearly identifying all the major muscles, showing the origin, insertion, action, and innervation of each muscle. The book also uniquely illustrates examples of stretching and strengthening exercises for each muscle, allowing the reader to develop an understanding of the mechanics of movement.

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An integrative treatment of Swedish, neuromuscular techniques, shiatsu, polarity & reflexology.

Designed as a teaching manual of deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy, this book encourages an intuitive, artistic approach to massage coupled with a secure technical and scientific foundation. Includes the philosophy behind creating an integrated plan for performing massage therapy, with guidelines for designing and executing a session as well as practical applications of a deep tissue massage. Information on anatomy, kinesiology, and injury conditions are derived from the extensive bibliography. Features reference charts that summarize the material contained before each massage lesson, and diagrams for review that are easy to follow.

Provides a comprehensive integration of soft tissue manipulation presented in an easy-to-learn format of experimental lessons. Features include halftone detailed illustrations and photographs, indication boxes, essential anatomy boxes, cautionary notes, quick reference charts, and guidelines for elevating the quality of massage.

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This book is aimed at students and the general reader. The first seven chapters explain anatomical orientation, tissues, bone, the axial and appendicular skeletons, joints, and skeletal muscle and fascia. The muscle groups of the body’s four major regions are amply illustrated, with composite drawings detailing each region’s deep and superficial muscles in both anterior and posterior views. Color tables show each muscle’s origin, insertion, innervations, and action. In the book's final chapters, Thomas Myers outlined the concept of Anatomy Trains: several metaphors useful for a holistic approach to structural and movement therapies, and describes a map of the larger functioning continuities within the musculo-skeletal system. See Table of Contents

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This virtually indispensable guide to massage and bodywork is now available in an expanded third edition. Possibly the most famous and widely used single resource in the field of bodywork (required for national certification in massage therapy in the US), this beautifully written book gives a richly detailed picture of how and why the body responds to therapeutic touch. A reader-friendly yet scientifically reliable and detailed introduction to the human body, this updated edition (including new introductory and supplemental material) surveys “bodywork,” showing how its practices alter deep-seated patterns of body and mind. For general reader as much as professional and student interested in the body-mind and not wanting a dry, clinical presentation, this is the book.

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The Endless Web: Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality

This is a definitive text on the fascia, the organ of structure, it presents a comprehensive guide to working effectively with the myofascial system, the "packing material" of the body. This fully illustrated guide helps you understand how fascia works, what its role is within the body's anatomy, and how gentle manipulation of the myofascial tissue is central to lasting therapeutic intervention. This book also explores the multi faceted influence fascia has on our ever changing structures, from the embryo to the adult.

It is the result of more than two decades of research and practice, The Endless Web present in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the “packing material” of the body.

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This book is written for both the lay person who has chronic pain, muscular tightness and/or postural dysfunction; and also for therapists to use to recommend home exercise programs for their patients. The book follows the principles of Myofascial Release as developed by John F. Barnes, PT. The techniques utilize sustained pressure and elongation into restrictions in the fascia (connective tissue system) of the body. Two ways to do Myofascial Stretching are included: one using a 4-inch inflatable ball and one utilizing active elongation. The two methods complement each other, especially when one first releases an area of tightness with the ball and then follows up with an active elongation stretch to the same area.

The twelve sections of the book relate to different parts of the body and there is a chart to help decide where to start depending on diagnosis and symptoms.

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Fascial Manipulation by Luigi Stecco

The fascia, with both its macroscopic and microscopic structure, is the map that can help to orientate any research into the origin of locomotor apparatus’ disorders. This book, which is the outcome of thousands of treatments carried out over the last twenty-five years, provides the necessary guidelines for reading this map. Up until now, perhaps due to its intrinsic complexity, the role of the fascia has been relegated to that of containment.

The book illustrates: the connections of the fascia with muscles, bones, articulations and nerves (anatomy of the fascia), the coordinating function of the fascia with regards to all components of the locomotor apparatus (physiology of the fascia), the way to manipulate densified or condensed fascia in order to restore it to its physiological state (treatment of the fascia).

This new vision of the anatomy, physiology and histology of the fascia allows one to have an effect on soft tissue dysfunctions in an efficient and long-lasting manner.

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With 288 pages, more than 250 photographs and over 50 detailed anatomy illustrations, this in depth book clearly illustrates hundreds of effective therapeutic myofascial release techniques. This book presents a wealth of information in a way the therapist can immediately utilize. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and includes a preface to the new edition, a foreword by Tom Myers, an index, a Suggested Reading list, and extended sections on integrating deep tissue massage into bodywork practice and the psychology of treating injuries.

Art Riggs' writing is clear & easy to understand way, putting together all the basics and techniques, also presenting treatment to major injuries . The first part of the book focuses on touch: the quality of touch, how to cultivate, and aspects that define touch. The Second part is on general techniques, and proper use of fingers, knuckles, fist, forearm, and elbow. The third part is on specific strategies on different parts of the body. Each technique is accompanied by beautiful anatomical drawings. The fourth part is addressing common complaint and injuries. Finally Art gives his personal view and advice on massage as a career and how to enjoy and develop your work. This book is not a recipe book to be followed blindly, but with proper training can be moulded to your style, your personality, and the needs of your clients so that you may express your own unique creativity while deepening your practice.

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Erik Dalton's Advanced Myoskeletal Techniques will revolutionize your approach to treating complex pain and injury conditions. The 325 page colorfully illustrated book eloquently blends exciting new muscle/joint research with eighty innovative hands-on techniques…a perfect addition to any sports medicine, structural integration or medical massage practice.

Additional contributions from manual therapy leaders such as Aaron Mattes, Whitney Lowe and Ross Pope, DO enhance this intelligent, user-friendly text making it a great boon of reading for the professional, passionate therapist.

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Structural Bodywork by John Smith 

An advanced introduction to the field of structural bodywork which focusses on the issues of postural and functional dysfunction. The text builds on the theories of Ida Rolf (Rolfing) and Feldenkrais and reviews them in the broader context of massage therapy and other complementary therapies based on bodywork techniques including chiropractic. The book is in 3 main parts. Part 1 looks at the background of structural bodywork and how it has developed before defining it as it is understood today. Part 2 looks at the theory of structural body work in more depth and relates it to human anatomy and clinical presentations. It draws together various strands of theory and practice which have not been considered together before but are all related to bodywork practice. Part 3 is a major part of the book and is a practical guide to structural bodywork techniques. This latter section is highly illustrated with photographs and line drawings.

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The fasciae comprise a wide variety of body tissues including the membranes, ligaments, tendons, and mesenteries. These tissues are all derived from the mesoderm, which undergoes coiling or rolling movements during embryonic development. This is the origin of the inherent micro-movements, or motility, that are so important in many osteopathic approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

The Fasciae is the first book to organize the wealth of available information concerning fascial tissues from the fields of embryology, anatomy, histology, and pathology. It describes the roles and mechanisms of the fasciae, and details appropriate testing and treatment techniques. The book is richly illustrated with 157 colour and black and white drawings throughout.

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Fascial and Membrane Technique. A manual for comprehensive treatment of the connective tissue system. by Peter Schwind, PhD

The Fascial and Membrane Technique developed by Peter Schwind combines the fundamental thoughts from Ida Rolf´s Structural Integration with concepts of Osteopathy. With this a successful combination of form-stabilising and mobilising techniques has emerged. Due to this holistic approach the concept will appeal to all manual working therapists. The main emphasis of this book is on diagnostic and treatment of the breathing patterns manifest in the myofascial system; minimalistic as well as global application joint techniques; visceral techniques in the myofascial context; and special treatment techniques in the craniosacral area, eg for mandibular joint dysfunction, care of the upper jaw after implants and for the after effects of a whiplash injury.

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Written for soft-tissue practitioners, this manual gives thorough instructions on how to elegantly and easily release joint restrictions in the spine, sacrum, pelvis, and ribs using soft-tissue techniques rather than high velocity, low amplitude thrusting techniques that "pop" the joints. Generously illustrated with photographs and drawings, it also provides one of the easiest to understand explanations of biomechanics in print.

Using myofascial release, Jeff reveals techniques for releasing joint fixations at the root of common soft-tissue pain syndromes. restrictions in the facets. Jeff with his philosophy background is ingenious in writing, reader is able to follow complicated routines as a story. Jeff first explained the spinal mechanics, testing procedures, then unveils various secrets of releasing joint fixations at cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum & ribcage, from indirect unwinding to more direct facet challenging techniques. A special focus is given on back pain. Jeffrey's skill in storytelling truly made readers to be able to follow the techniques as simple as possible.

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Ligamentous Articular Strain: Osteopathic Manipulative Techniques for the Body

Ligamentous articular strain is the name given by William G. Sutherland, D.O., the founder of cranial osteopathy, to a group of techniques that he used for treating the body outside the core axis of the craniosacral system. The term has since come to refer to a wide variety of techniques including myofascial release that engage the body's own healing mechanisms in a relatively direct manner.

For over thirty years the Dallas Osteopathic Study Group, originally under the tutelage of Rollin Becker, D.O., has been exploring this type of manipulation. Ligamentous Articular Strain is the distillation of their work. The introductory chapters address the historical development of this approach, and review some of its scientific underpinnings. The remaining chapters are devoted to an examination of the body, area by area, from the feet to the shoulders, describing and depicting effective manipulative techniques including myofascial release.

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Deep Tissue Sculpting, 2nd edition

This book presents the art and science of a myofascial release that is effective yet non-intrusive, and can be effectively integrated with other soft tissue, neuromuscular, and somatic methods. This easy to follow instructional manual incorporates over 30 procedures into three purposeful sessions. All practitioners will enhance their work effectively with body mechanics, body psychology, structural principles, lifestyle considerations, biomechanical research and exercises. Deep Tissue Sculpting presents both the intuitive and artistic perspectives of a therapeutic method which encourages physical and emotional tension relief. This book is adopted as a reference textbook in many U.S. massage therapy schools.

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160 pages, Colour illustrations

This practical manual explains how to treat chronic pain through trigger points — those tender, painful nodules that form in muscle fibers and connective tissues. Organized by muscle groups, the book emphasizes hands-on techniques for bringing immediate relief by stimulating the flow of oxygen to the trigger point. Each two-page spread features detailed colour illustrations on one side and straightforward text on the other identifying each muscle's origin, insertion, action, and function. In addition, the author discusses the physiological implications of the trigger points in each muscle, and techniques for treatment.

Simeon Niel-Asher is an osteopath who has been working primarily with trigger point therapy for the past fifteen years, having learned this craft from one the UK's most eminent practitioners.

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The Concise Book of Neuromuscular Therapy by John Sharkey

The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook: Your Self-Treatment for Pain Relief

Trigger Point made easy. Clair Davies summarised the Travell & Simons' trigger points in this book, and also includes methods to treat yourself. If you can't afford Travell & Simons this is a very good substitute. Affordable & covers all the aspects. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook is founded on Travell and Simons’s research, but it’s Travell and Simons made easy. Sixteen-hundred pages of difficult medical language have been reduced to a concise, easy-to-read 323 pages, while retaining all the essentials of trigger point science.

With the aid of 376 illustrations, you’re shown in detail how to find and self-treat trigger points in 120 pairs of muscles throughout the body. Nine medical doctors have approved and endorsed The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, and Dr. David Simons himself wrote the Foreword. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook will help you find your trigger points and show you how to work on them in the most effective and efficient way. If conventional medical treatment or physical therapy aren’t giving you the relief you need, your salvation may lie in self-applied trigger point massage.

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Clair Davies,  The Frozen Shoulder Workbook

Author Clair Davies’s success in treating his own frozen shoulder led him to undertake an extensive study of trigger points and referred pain that eventually resulted in his runaway best-seller, The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook. Now this renowned bodywork expert and educator revisits the subject of frozen shoulder, offering the most detailed and comprehensive manual yet available about this painful and debilitating condition —a useful resource for self-care and for bodywork practitioners looking to expand their treatment repertoire. 

Frozen shoulder, the syndrome name for several muscle, joint, and tendon-related symptoms, is experienced as pain and a loss of motion in the shoulder and upper arm. Frozen shoulder is most often observed in women between the ages of forty and sixty and in individuals with type-two diabetes, although a man or woman of any age may be afflicted. Traditional medical treatments for frozen shoulder, which rely on painkillers, steroid injections, surgery, manipulation under anesthesia, and physical therapy, often do little to moderate symptoms or speed recovery. Include: New Techniques: Self-Treatment —fix your own shoulder! Partner Treatment —friends and family can help . Clinical Treatment —for doctors and therapists.

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"I have such a bad headache!" For many of us, this is an oft-repeated cry of anguish. Statistics about headaches and migraines are so far-reaching: One in six people have chronic headache pain, and one in ten also suffer from migraines, a specific type of headache. Headaches and migraines result in more than 10 million doctor visits each year. This book is welcome relief to the millions who struggle daily with headache. It develops trigger point therapy into an effective self-care approach for relief from headache pain.

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A Massage Therapist's Guide to Understanding, Locating and Treating Myofascial Trigger Points

This guide offers an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, evidence-based explanation of myofascial trigger points. Information is presented in a simple format, with short explanatory paragraphs, bullet-point summaries, numerous line drawings and photographs, key concepts boxes in each chapter, and a full glossary. The book is supported by a CD-ROM which contains video clips demonstrating the palpation and treatment methods described within the text.

• Abundant illustrations and photos.
• Easy reference, with simple language.
• Key Concepts boxes in each chapter.
• Companion DVD-ROM with videos demonstrating palpation and treatment methods.

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A MASSAGE THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO LOWER BACK AND PELVIC PAIN

This book describes in detail the background to the evolution of "non-specific" backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed description of a massage session focusing on the person with backache. This unique book takes care to consider the needs of the massage therapist, who previously may have had to adapt his/her own methodology from descriptions aimed at other health care professionals. This book includes a DVD-ROM with videos demonstration pf real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods.

256 pages 183 ills, plus DVD-ROM.

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When physical therapist Jim Johnson reviewed the double-blind back-pain studies published in peer-reviewed journals in the past 15 years, he found that about 90 percent of back pain sufferers have underdeveloped multifidus muscles. These muscles connect the spinal vertebrae, and are involved with the back bending and twisting motions. This simple series of exercises with accompanying line drawings will help anyone quickly learn how to strengthen these muscles to prevent and overcome pain.

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This book is based on the evidence from research undertaken by the authors over a number of years. The significance of these findings to the treatment and prevention of low back pain are now widely acknowledged, not only among researchers but also, and perhaps more importantly, among practitioners concerned with the management and prevention of back pain. In this new edition they have taken the opportunity to extend the scope of the book to accommodate the most recent evidence, which has emerged since the first edition was published in 1999. This is an important book in that it not only presents the evidence but also gives practical guidance on how the findings may be applied in everyday practice. This new edition will continue to provide an indispensable practical reference source for all those working in the field of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.

* Written by 4 of the foremost researchers in the field of musculoskeletal dysfunction * Based on the very latest research from the key workers in the field around the world * Demonstrates the clinical relevance of the research to the student and busy practitioner * Presents a new, problem-solving approach to back pain assessment and management based on the latest understanding of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics involved involved

TOC: Part A: Introduction 1. Introduction Part B: The lumbo-pelvic stability mechanisms 2. Intersegmental stability: lumbar intervertebal and pelvic joints 3. Control of orientation of spine and pelvis. Part C: Problems which develop in the L-P joint stabilisation system. 4. Dysfunction in direct trauma/pain 5. Other dysfunctions associated with slow, insidious onset M-S joint injury. Part D: The Clinical Program 6. Principles of specific exercise. 7. Practical /clinical program for the prevention and treatment of mechanical low back pain : Activation of the local muscles. 8. Practical /clinical program for the prevention and treatment of mechanical low back pain : Stability for Weight-bearing. 9. Practical /clinical program for the prevention and treatment of mechanical low back pain : Stability in Movement. Part E: Exercise in the management of neck pain. 10. The cervical muscle system: 11. The clinical program for therapeutic exercise for the cervical region

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The Dorn-Method E-book by Thomas Zudrell

A Yes to Self-Responsibility and a No to Back Pain.
This is the first English book about the fantastic Dorn Healing Method. Dorn method is a wholistic, gentle, effective and safe way to correct misalignments of the Spinal Column and other joints. It is possibly the most effective and safe Manual Therapy available today that can help with: Backpain, Sciatica, Scoliosis, Neck and Joint Pains, Migraine, Hip-Problems,  all chronic inner conditions and etc.

This electronic book is a description of a New Wholistic Manual Therapy and True Self Help Method that possibly is the most effective healing method for Back Pain and many other health problems available today!

Featuring all Dorn Method Self Help Exercises, Explanations to the Dorn-Therapy, Right and wrong stretching and lifting, Useful and safe muscular training exercises, And: "The Five Tibetan Rites", a fountain of youth!
A Must for all Health Professionals, Therapists and Back Pain Sufferers!

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This comprehensive text describes the basis and practice of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), a widely recognized approach to treating musculoskeletal dysfunction. It describes those manipulative techniques in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce applied by the practitioner. Although some may already familiar with MET, they are unaware of its many potential applications. These techniques are combined from methods used in physical therapy, osteopathy, chiropractic and manual medicine. A companion DVD includes the full text and video clips demonstrating the application of techniques.

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This Is the first book on Ortho-Bionomy, a bodywork technique which is quickly gaining popularity among laypeople and therapists from all bodywork disciplines. Kathy Kain gives clear descriptions of the philosophy and concepts of Ortho-Bionomy. The illustrations and easy-to-understand technical instructions show the standard releases taught in Ortho-Bionomy classes. The student is guided from the beginning of a session to the end, in learning this gentle, effective approach to somatic re-education. Ortho-Bionomy’s primary benefit lies in helping people to break the cycle of pain by learning how to correct structural and somatic dysfunction and to release stress. This non-invasive, quick-acting approach is an effective preparation for mobilization, movement and therapeutic exercise.

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Statistics suggest that nearly half of all doctor visits are prompted by pain that defies diagnosis, pain that is most often treated with pain-killing medication that masks or even worsens the underlying problem. In this book, George Roth, a noted chiropractic physician, adapts his revolutionary pain relief technique-until now available only to professionals-for general readers. This innovative system of low-impact body scanning and energy balancing offers readers simple but effective techniques to check the body for stress and tension and to relieve pain permanently.

Known as the Matrix Repatterning Program for pain relief, Roth's method is grounded in a concept called the tensegrity matrix-an idea that conceives of the body as composed of a single lattice of tissue that extends to the cellular level. When one part of the body is injured or suffers strain or tension, the rest of the body also experiences stress. Pain caused by the initial injury can be referred to another part of the body-even one with no apparent connection to the original damage-while the actual location of the problem doesn't hurt at all. Through this process, stiff necks, back and joint pain, and muscle aches are often caused by injuries and imbalances elsewhere in the body. With an easy-to-follow series of photographs, readers will use this book to learn the Matrix Repatterning Program's three-part process: the body scan, the body check, and the self-treatment program. Relief from chronic pain will follow quickly with regular practice.

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Orthopaedics or Orthopedics (US) according to the Oxford dictionary is “branch of medicine dealing with the correction of diseased, deformed or injured bones and muscles”. Whitney Lowe defined orthopedic massage as a broad spectrum of techniques and approaches to treat soft-tissue dysfunction. And this is the main objective of this book to present symptoms of soft-tissue dysfunction and injuries, the cause and the treatment. This is A definitive and accessible resource for all those wanting to use of massage therapy to treat pain and injury conditions, Orthopedic Massage has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft-tissue disorders. The massage techniques used is an integration of trigger point, myofascial, deep transverse friction, and muscle energy techniques. This book is divided into two sections: the general principles, and regional approach to pathology and treatment. The first part run through the general principles the soft tissue injuries, specific massage techniques and its physiological effects. The regional approach describes the pathology of injuries to specific parts of the body. Each type of injuries is systematically described under the following heading: description, treatment, and cautions and contraindications. Most common injuries are described thoroughly. This is not only a bible of injuries, but also contains useful soft tissue manipulation. Chapter 13 summarizes injuries which are not specific to a part of the body but can be more ‘general’ such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, forward head posture etc. This is a very useful reference for massage therapist for treating injuries.

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230 photographs,

24 anatomical illustrations

This is the definite reference book on massage which will prove invaluable to practitioners. Fully illustrated with photographs & drawings, it covers all the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject, ranging from the basics through to the treatment of soft tissue injuries. This book covers the practical and theoretical aspects of the subject and shows how to work in a support role with medical practitioners treating more serious injury. It sees massage as a vital component in an athlete's training. 

A guide to massage as a remedial therapy for sports training and injuries from the UK. Contains: Fundamental Principles- such as posture & quality of feel to help therapists achieve the best results with minimal effort & best results. A fully illustrated reference section to individual muscles, explaining particular characteristics of injury & treatment. This book also includes soft tissue manipulation techniques which can relax, stretch & strengthen muscles, the techniques covered: Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Muscle Energy Techniques (MET), Soft Tissue Release (STR), Strain CounterStrain (SCS) or Positional Release and Connective Tissue Manipulation (CTM). Also a separate section on Chinese acupressure massage. It also has remedial exercises & self massage.

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Books on stretching are common, but The Anatomy of Stretching takes a more fundamental approach than the others, taking the reader inside the body to show exactly what is happening during a stretch. At the heart of the book are 300 full-color illustrations that show the primary and secondary muscles worked in 115 key stretches arranged by body area. Author Brad Walker brings years of expertise—he works with elite-level and world-champion athletes, and lectures on injury prevention—to this how-to guide. He looks at stretching from every angle, including physiology and flexibility; the benefits of stretching; the different types of stretching; rules for safe stretching; and how to stretch properly. Aimed at fitness enthusiasts of any level, as well as at fitness pros, The Anatomy of Stretching also focuses on which stretches are useful for the alleviation or rehabilitation of specific sports injuries. 

Brad Walker, Assoc. Dip. Health Science (Sport and Exercise), is a prominent Australian sports trainer with more than twenty years’ experience in the health and fitness industry. Walker graduated from the University of New England, and has postgraduate accreditations in athletics, swimming, and triathlon coaching. Read articles by Brad. Brad's company website.

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