Deep Tissue Massage Treatment

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About the Book & DVD

Deep Tissue Massage Treatment: A Handbook of Neuromuscular Therapy

This Book & DVD is presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, it provides basic assessment of neuromuscular conditions and an overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage. The most commonly used techniques are covered with illustrations and hints for performing techniques. The bulk of the book presents treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions. This includes Migraines, TMJ, Thoracic Outlet, Frozen Shoulder, Torticollis, Whiplash Routine, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's elbow, Carpal tunnel, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Piriformis, Sciatica, Knee, Shin splints, Plantar fasciitis. Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe exactly what therapists need to do to treat a particular condition. Includes a DVD with 1.5 hours of video showing the techniques described in the text.

 

 

$59

Outstanding Features;
  • Full colour photos, accompanying each procedure with clear instructions.
  • Treatment routines for 24 most common neuromuscular conditions
  • Photos of indicated stretches
  • DVD with 90 minutes of techniques, procedures and routines.
  • Spiral Binding allows you to have the book open while you practice the routines
Review/ Endorsement:

"Mr. Fernandez not only integrates a myriad of treatment approaches for commonly seen soft tissue disorders but offers detailed, easy to follows steps for applications. This well-organised basic handbook and companion DVD include numerous technique photos in addition to a practical reference guide for alleviating pain in most clinically significant musculature of the body. "

Erik Dalton, PhD. Founder of the Freedom from Pain Institute® and developer of the Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques®.

 

"I firmly believe that clinically applied therapeutic massage will only continue to grow in the future. Therefore, for anyone looking to practice deep tissue therapeutic massage, I strongly reccomend this book. It will make an invaluable addition to your library.

Joseph E. Musculino, DC. Instructor at Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Author of the book Kinesiology.

 

Book and DVD content

 

Part I  Basic Assessment and Techniques


1.Postural Analysis:  Basic Gait Assessment, Techniques, Observation

2. Trigger Point: Inactive, Active, Locations, Palpation, Release methods

3. Deep Transverse Friction: Definition, Cross Fiber,  Circular Friction With Fiber Friction

4. Myofascial Release: Definition, Location, Release, techniques

Part II  Treatment Routines
 

5. Headaches Routine

Definition and Symptoms

Indications

Contraindications

Procedures

NOTE: Each chapter in this part contains these same sub-sections

6. Migraines Routine

7. TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) Routine

8. TOS (Thoracic outlet Syndrome) Routine

9. Torticollis Routine

10. Whiplash Routine

11. Frozen Shoulder Routine

12. Rotator Cuff Routine

13. Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Routine

14. Medial Epicondylitis (Golfers Elbow) Routine

15. CTS (Carpel Tunnel Syndrome) Routine

16. Kyphosis Routine

17. Scoliosis Routine

18. Lordosis Routine

19. Iliopsoas Routine

20. Abdominal Massage (Constipation) Routine

21. Piriformis Routine

22. Sciatica Routine

23. Quadriceps Routine

24. IT Band (Iliotibial Tract) Routine

25. Knee Routine

26. Shin Splint Routine

27. Plantar Fasciitis Routine

Part III Stretches


28. Stretches

Definition, Indicated, Contraindicated

About the Author

Enrique Fabian Fernandez, NMT is trained in Neuromuscular Therapy. He has numerous experiences in massage education. He is the Corporate Director of Education of Premier Education Group in Springfield Massachusetts. Enrique has also worked at Florida Career College, Career Education Corporation, Corinthian Collages Inc., Ultrasound Diagnostic Schools, and National School of Technology in the US. He also serves as an evaluator for accrediting agencies such as the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. These experiences have helped him to understand the impact of a well-thought educational process has on a student. This shaped his book and DVD which is tailored for students and therapists who are willing to take their massage practice to a whole new level and truly make a difference.

 

 

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