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Myofascial release is manual technique for stretching the fascia with the aim to balance the body. Fascia is located between the skin and the underlying structure of muscle and bone, it is a seamless web of connective tissue that covers and connects the muscles, organs, and skeletal structures in our body. Injuries, stress, trauma, and poor posture can cause restriction to fascia, and the goal of myofascial release is to unlock fascia restriction and restore its balance. Read about Myofascial Release (see a video of Dr. Ida Rolf)
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Deep Tissue Massage. A Visual Guide to Techniques (Revised Edition) by Art Riggs Deep Tissue Massage 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. The best book on deep tissue massage (DTM) and direct myofascial release (MFR). 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. Read More Details |
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Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians
for Manual and Movement Therapists. 2nd Edition. Understanding the role of fascia in healthy movement and postural distortion is of vital importance to bodyworkers and movement therapists. Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists presents a unique ‘whole systems’ view of myofascial/ locomotor anatomy in which the bodywide connections among the muscles within the fascial net are described in detail for the first time. Anatomy Trains provides an accessible and comprehensive explanation of the anatomy and function of the myofascial system in the body. The new edition includes a DVD ROM containing video of techniques, Anatomy Trains-based dissections and computer animations of the myofascial meridian lines.
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Fascial Release for Structural Balance
by James Earls & Tom Myers Fascial Release for Structural Balance joins your manual therapy skills together with the exciting new field of structural therapy, which employs the unique and newly discovered properties of fascial tissues. Fascia is our biological fabric that plays a vital role in support, posture, and stability. Through informed assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns, you can help eradicate (for good) many chronic strain patterns clients bring to the clinic.
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Fascial Manipulation - Practical Part by Luigi Stecco & Carla Stecco Welcome to an exciting new field in musculoskeletal therapy: the fascinating world of fascia. This manual provides practical techniques to facilitate the treatment of the fascia. It describes the topographical location of all the points, the respective movement tests and the modality of treatment for each point. In order to manipulate the fascia it is essential to know the exact location of the points, to perform the movement examinations correctly and to position the patient appropriately for each treatment. This new book will help all of those engaged in learning the method of Fascial Manipulation© to obtain satisfactory results in their clinical practices, as well as improving comprehension of the anatomical substratum of the superficial, deep and epimysial fascia because, as we like to say, only a knowledgeable hand is potent or “Manus sapiens potens est”. This new book published 2009 is specially imported from Italy, is in Hard Cover, full colour, 364 pages, with more than 200 colour photographs. |
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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. This book specially imported from Italy is in Hard Cover, 252 pages, and 188 colour illustrations.
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Fascia: The Tensional Network of the
Human Body
By Robert Schleip, Thomas W. Findley, Leon Chaitow, and Peter Huijing This book is the product of an important collaboration between clinicians of the manual therapies and scientists in several disciplines that grew out of the three recent International Fascia Research Congresses (Boston, Amsterdam, and Vancouver). This volume therefore brings together contributors from diverse backgrounds who share the desire to bridge the gap between theory and practice in our current knowledge of the fascia and goes beyond the 2007, 2009 and 2012 congresses to define the state-of-the-art, from both the clinical and scientific perspective. |
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Erik Dalton's Advanced Myoskeletal
Techniques Textbook
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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Erik Dalton's Dynamic Body® , Exploring Form, Expanding Function The Dynamic Body textbook seeks to reflect current understanding and knowledge from innovators and leaders in biomechanics, fascial anatomy, functional movement, and manipulative therapy. Their work has invoked a renewed passion for an integrated clinical model that reinforces the inherent partnership of human structure and function. Working closely with individuals of this caliber over the years has been my reward.
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The Fasciae: Anatomy, Dysfunction and Treatment
by Serge Paoletti
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. |
 244 pages, colour illustrations
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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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Back Pain - a Movement Problem:
A Clinical Approach Incorporating Relevant Research and Practice By Josephine Key Back Pain: a movement problem is a practical manual to assist all students and clinicians concerned with the evaluation, diagnosis and management of the movement related problems seen in those with spinal pain disorders. It offers an integrative model of posturomovement dysfunction which describes the more commonly observed features and related key patterns of altered control. Authored by Australian author and physiotherapist, this book serves as a framework, guiding the practitioner's assessment of the individual patient. |
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Harmonic Healing. A Guide to Facilitated Oscillatory Release and Other Rhythmic Myofascial Techniques by Zachary ComeauxConnective tissue release, or myofascial release, is a major component of manual therapies, including osteopathic medicine. Most methods involve placing the patient in a passive, relaxed position for diagnosis and treatment. However, many practitioners have intuitively sensed that rhythmic motion should be a component of therapy, and increasingly include it in their practice. Harmonic Healing introduces such an application of connective tissue principles, which author Dr. Zachary Comeaux calls Facilitated Oscillatory Release (FOR).The book reviews the role of oscillatory or vibratory work as an extension of other connective tissue techniques, explains the relevant physiology and the principles of wave propagation in tissue, and then provides illustrated introductory exercises, applications, and case studies. Dr. Comeaux presents FOR as a lens through which to reinterpret the strategic use of force in manual therapy, including osteopathic manipulation. Based on both his clinical experience and neurophysiology principles, the author develops practical applications of these principles. These methods are compatible with generally accepted manual methods, and Harmonic Healing shows students, advanced practitioners, bodyworkers, and osteopaths how to integrate FOR into a variety of manual healing approaches. |
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Spinal Manipulation Made Simple: A Manual of Soft Tissue Techniques by Jeffrey Maitland 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. |
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Structural Bodywork
by John Smith Another addition to the direct myofascial release techniques library, after Art Riggs, Michael Stanborough, now John Smith. John is a Rolfer based in Sydney, this book provides an advanced introduction to the field of structural bodywork, this valuable resource combines coverage of both skills and theory into one comprehensive guide to this specialized form of bodywork practice. Featuring numerous illustrations with photographs and drawings, it provides extensive information on the theory of structural bodywork related to human anatomy and clinical presentations. Focusing on issues related to dysfunctions of structure, posture, and gait, this reader-friendly text also discusses the background of structural bodywork, how it has developed, and how it is understood today. A Required Reading for SI Australia training Read more details & order here
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The Endless Web: Fascial Anatomy and Physical Reality by Louis R. Schultz, Rosemary Feitis, Diana Salles, Ronald Thompson 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. |
 184 pages, 112 illustrations & photos. Smyth-sewn softcover |
Conrad A. Speece William Thomas Crow Steven L. Simmons
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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How Life Moves Explorations in Meaning and Body Awareness by Caryn McHose and Kevin Frank, Foreword by Hubert Godard This comprehensive movement program uses the story of biological evolution as a tool to increase strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Readers learn to "unlearn" inherited bodily habits by embodying the many forms that life has expressed on Earth--from the single cell to the human being--and shifting their perception. Through this evolutionary movement, the body's native intelligence is revived and new movements can be learned, enabling the body to overcome chronic musculoskeletal complaints such as lower back, shoulder, and neck pain, and to meet whatever challenges it is faced with. |
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The New Rules of
Posture, How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World By
Mary Bond A manual for understanding the anatomical and emotional components of posture in order to heal chronic pain • Contains self-help exercises and ergonomics information to help correct unhealthy movement patterns • Teaches how to adopt suitable posture in the modern sedentary world Many people cause their own back and body pain through their everyday bad postural and movement habits. Many sense that their poor posture is probably the root of the problem, but they are unable to change long-standing habits.
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274 pages
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Waking the Tiger, Healing Trauma
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Peter Levine, Ann Frederick Nature's Lessons in Healing Trauma... Best Seller.. Over 300,000 copies sold.. Waking the Tiger offers a new and hopeful vision of trauma. It views the human animal as a unique being, endowed with an instinctual capacity. It asks and answers an intriguing question.-- why are animals in the wild, though threatened routinely, rarely traumatized? By understanding the dynamics that make wild animals virtually immune to traumatic symptoms, the mystery of human trauma is revealed. Waking the Tiger normalizes the symptoms of trauma and the steps needed to heal them. People are often traumatized by seemingly ordinary experiences. The reader is taken on a guided tour of the subtle, yet powerful impulses that govern our responses to overwhelming life events. To do this, it employs a series of exercises that help us focus on bodily sensations. Through heightened awareness of these sensations trauma can be healed. |
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The Myofascial Release Manual, 4th
Edition
The Myofascial Release Manual is now available in a completely updated and comprehensive Fourth Edition. Continuing the tradition that started over 20 years ago and with a new focus on the current terminology regarding each technique. This book has a user-friendly format that concentrates on the specific "how-to's" of the myofascial techniques, as well as offering an explanation of the theory and experience of the method of Myofascial Release. The book begins by presenting the basic learning steps of the techniques, then takes the reader into the advanced techniques and evaluations. Additional resources such as posture evaluation forms and references are included at the end of the book, to augment the value of this superior learning tool.
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 The Fascial Web Poster Size: 59.4×84.1 centimeters or 23.4×33.1 inches. Printed on a high quality, UV protected photo paper (250g). |
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Tensegri-teach This is a Dynamic Teaching Tool showing you the principle of tensegrity, the fundamental of fascia network, and how our body is balancing.
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