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Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia with Sean Riehl & Co.

This DVD describes the symptoms and experiences of Fibromyalgia sufferers, and shows how to use bodywork and various supplements to address the most common symptoms. You will learn to evaluate the eighteen tender spots that are the diagnosis for Fibromyalgia, as well as massage sessions for sleep, pain and headaches. This detailed, informative program will give you the tools you need to effectively help those with Fibromyalgia.

Running Time: 120 mins

List of topics: Defining Fibromyalgia Symptoms Tender point assessment 4 theories of cause Treatment basics 5HTP Melatonin Magnesium Vitamin D Menthol Cayenne Massage for sleep (20 min.) Massage for pain (23 min.) Massage for headaches (37 min.) Plus DVD Extras: Diet, Exercise, Acupuncture, Chronic Fatigue & Fibro-Fog.

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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Deep Tissue & Neuromuscular Therapy, The Torso with Sean Riehl

This massage DVD covers deep tissue & neuromuscular techniques for the hips, back, belly, shoulders & neck. Learn to alleviate pain with 53 highly effective neuromuscular techniques! Get a 3-dimensional view of the muscles, which have been modelled out of clay and feature computer generated trigger point referral overlays. This great video not only covers neuromuscular therapy, but includes functional assessment work, so you know where to work, and how. Along with range of motion and resistive tests, you will learn basic postural evaluation techniques. As part of a comprehensive treatment protocol, discover how to work on the tendons, ligaments and muscles with effective neuromuscular and deep tissue strokes. Finally complete the work with stretches.

Running Time: 77 mins. Comes with a 17 pages booklet

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

BodyReading 101™: Visual Assessment

Prompted by increased demand within and outside the ‘bodywork and massage therapy’ community, Thomas Myers shares his secrets on visual analysis based on more than 30 years of studying and working with the human body. He has assembled a fun, unique and highly applicable step-by-step process for developing visual analysis skills that can make an immediate difference in how practitioners approach their clients based on posture.

With more than 30 practice clients for standing posture and 12 for gait analysis, plus sections on assessing breathing and sitting, the 3-DVD set lets you test your own growing understanding before getting Tom's "expert" opinion with his experienced eye.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

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Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release A Video Guide to Techniques by Art Riggs

This seven volume (over 11 hours) encyclopaedia of bodywork gives clear demonstrations of virtually every tissue technique any therapist will need. Seeing them performed live, in real time, offers an educational experience that is impossible to achieve in books alone. Many massage training videos just show "strokes" without delving into the complex issues of soft tissue restrictions, osseous articulations and strategies for working with the multitude of different issues we face as therapists. This extensive series is designed to stimulate creativity and problem solving skills. This valuable resource not only shows countless strokes and strategies, but will, more importantly, demonstrate the art of working with fascia to affect profound change.

SECTION I (DVDs 1 & 2) FUNDAMENTALS - Palpation and Cultivation of Touch-Working with Layers of the Body - Body Biomechanics - How to Properly Use Fingers, Knuckles, the Fist, Forearm, and Elbow and Save Your Thumbs - Purposeful Strokes- Strategies to Lengthen Tissue, Free Adhesions, and Release Holding Patterns - Positioning of Your Client to Increase Effectiveness of Your Work - The Side-Lying Position to Dramatically Improve Your Effectiveness

SECTION II (DVDs 3, 4 &5) STRATEGIES OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Hundreds of techniques and strategies covering the entire body. DVD 3: Legs and Pelvis. DVD 4: Continuation of the Pelvis, Rotators, Abdomen (Including the Psoas and Iliacus), and the Back. DVD 5: Working with the Shoulder Girdle, Chest, Arms, and Neck

SECTION III (DVDs 6 & 7) ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS AND INJURIES - Foot/Ankle Injuries Including Sprains, Plantar Fasciaitis, Achilles Tendonitis - Knee Pain and Dysfunction - Sciatica - Minor Back Pain - Rotator Cuff - Tennis Elbow and Wrist - Thoracic Outlet

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

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The Dorn Method Course Package (DVD)

Featuring the art of Dorn Method, a wholistic, gentle, effective and safe way to correct misalignments of the Spinal Column and other joints. Start to learn at home and help yourself and others! or prepare yourself for a Hands-on Training. An ideal complement also for existing Dorn-Method Practitioners.

The Course study set contains: DVD with video instructions on the complete Dorn therapy, the Breuss massage, the self help exercises (for therapists). DVD-ROm with Dorn Method eBook, eManual for therapists (all as pdf), Powerpoint presentation, Posters, research. The value is worth much higher than its cost...

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The Dorn Method Self-Help Set (DVD)

The Self-Help study set is an ideal tool to learn the principles of this fantastic Healing Method for anyone suffering from back pain and other health problems

Dorn Method uses a non-manipulative approach with a 'dynamic', moving action to correct joint or vertebrae dysfunctions. This technique is applied simply by using natural movements of arms and legs or by applying gentle pressure to the spinous process. It can be learned and mastered easily all you need is sensitive, healthy hands. This Self-help set contains: The complete Dorn-method self-help exercises on all major joints, The Dorn Method E-book and more..

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Stretching & Flexibility

Stretching & Flexibility is a comprehensive system that includes stretching, strengthening, re-patterning, and relaxation. Developed by Kit Laughlin, the core is the Contract-Relax approach (C-R) as a core. C-R is based on the method of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) or muscle energy techniques (MET)

The DVD contains 193 minutes of high-quality digital video --that is three-and-a-quarter hours of exercises!

The DVD will take you through all 96 exercises from Kit Laughlin's famous book Stretching & Flexibility.

The DVD features easy search menus to help you find an exercise quickly.

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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Overcome Back Pain

Recognising that many people with back pain will find it useful to see the exercises demonstrated 'live', this DVD will take you through the back exercises using the highly effective Contract-Relax Muscle energy technqiues. Kit presents in his book Overcome neck & back pain, and a number of new exercises, too.

Kit will take you through the whole range of back exercises developed in his clinic.

It is no surprise, Kit says, that back problems are so common: many people hold tension in the muscles associated with the spine, caused by many different factors. Tension leads to pain and inefficient posture, which reinforce each other. Doing these exercises will bring you back into balance.

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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Overcome Neck & Shoulder Pain

This DVD will take you through all the neck and shoulder exercises Kit presents in the books Overcome neck & back pain and Stretching & Flexibility, with plenty of new exercises, too.

All exercises use the highly effective Contract-Relax (C-R) approach to increasing flexibility.

It is no surprise, Kit says, that neck and shoulder problems are so common: these are the places where people hold the most tension. If not discharged, simple tension can lead to more serious musculo-skeletal problems in time.

Doing these exercises will also help you to identify any left-right muscular imbalances.

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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Overcome RSI

RSI, or Repetitive Strain Injury (now called Occupational Overuse Syndrome), affects the muscles of the neck, shoulders, arms, forearms, and hands. This DVD takes you through all the exercises Kit and his colleagues have found to be effective in both treating and preventing this common problem.

This DVD will show you the most effective ways to gently and safely stretch these areas. We have found that increasing the range of movement of these parts of the body, and reducing the tension held in the muscles controlling the movement of these joints is very effective in treating the problem, and will complement any other treatment.

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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Therapeutic Massage with Donna Sunday

Increase the healing power of your touch! This DVD shows 3 massage routines utilizing 90 techniques. You will learn a clothed compression routine, Swedish relaxation sequence, and a detailed muscular sequence. Contraindications, using oil, appropriate draping and self care for the practitioner are included. Each technique is clearly shown with a description, intention, and common mistakes. If you want to expand your current techniques, or are starting from the beginning, this video is for you! Running time: 70 mins.

Level: Fundamental

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Heal Your Wrist Pain Naturally with Sean Riehl

Many people suffer needlessly from wrist and hand pain. In this lively and informative program you will learn how to tell if your muscles, tendons, ligaments or nerves are the cause of your pain. Once you know where your pain is coming from, then you will learn simple and effective techniques that you can use to heal yourself. Presented in a clear and concise manner, this DVD is a must-see for anyone with occasional or chronic hand pain, Carpal Tunnel syndrome, or anyone working in a hand-intensive occupation.

Never worry about wrist or hand pain again. Learn how to heal yourself! Running time: 30 mins

Level: Fundamental

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FROZEN SHOULDER SYNDROME with Elaine Calenda

Being diagnosed with frozen shoulder can have a devastating effect on one’s life. Frozen Shoulder Syndrome or Adhesive Capsulitis, is still a mysterious orthopedic condition in as far as causative factors and prognosis. This condition is painful and difficult to heal, however, massage can be a major part of the solution. This DVD gives you the tools to assess and treat this condition.

This Frozen Shoulder Syndrome DVD was written, instructed and directed by Elaine Calenda, AOS, NCTMB, a massage therapy educator for over 28 years. She has successfully applied the techniques demonstrated on this DVD on real clients experiencing real shoulder issues. This includes novel techniques: Traction of the shoulder joint, Fascial release for the shoulder girdle, Breaking down holding patterns, Breaking up adhesions using “pincement”, Mobilizing the glenohumeral joint, Releasing the scapula, and more.

During her 25+ year career as a massage therapist and instructor, Elaine has learned firsthand that people who receive regular therapeutic massage for Frozen Shoulder Syndrome recover a lot faster, develop far fewer adhesive formations and scar tissue and are much less predisposed to strong holding patterns that can develop as a result.

This DVD is recommended for practicing massage professionals, chiropractors and physical therapists who have completed at least 500 hours of accredited education that includes massage, physiology, pathology and anatomy. Running time: 65 mins

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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VAL GUIN'S FOREARM DANCE

Discover an invigorating, groundbreaking massage technique that combines efficient body mechanics with the use of only the Forearm and Olecranon as tools. Val Guin’s Forearm Dance™ is a NEW practitioner-friendly, instructional massage program that focuses on giving a full body circulatory massage combined with the depth and muscular separation found in deep tissue work. Throughout the DVD, Val demonstrates the importance of self-care for massage and bodywork practitioners, and she states, “it is absolutely essential that we enter each day, each session, each moment, with openness, compassion, empathy and freedom for our clients and ourselves.”

Val designed the massage techniques in Forearm Dance to benefit therapists with varying degreesof experience in their own massage careers, regardless of their personal health status. Running time: 3+ Hours

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate

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SI Joint Dysfunction Treatment Protocols

Steven Goldstein the founder of Integrative Fascia Release explores sacroiliac joint dysfunction & lower back pain. This DVD explores how to create a management plan based on this format, what assessment and special tests to form a working diagnosis, and utilize techniques drawn from Integrated Fascia Release technique: direct and indirect myofascial release, positional release technique PRT, muscle energy technique MET, soft-tissue mobilization techniques for the lumbar spine, pelvis and hip, trigger point and deep tissue massage. Running time: 120 mins

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Note this DVD is in PAL format (Australia, UK)

$66

Clinical approaches to Tension Headache and Neck Pain

Steven Goldstein discusses and demonstrates effective release techniques that address both a global and local perspectives for the anterior and posterior neck. Assessment includes OA Occipital Atlanto & AA Atlanto-Axial ROM, Special tests for tension headache. Techniques will specifically address sub-occipital musculature: rectus capitis posterior major & minor, oblique capitis superior & inferior. Releases for the anterior throat region that includes Suprahyoid & Infrahyoid musculature will also be covered. Additional approaches utilises Integrated Fascia Release technique, positional release technique PRT, muscle energy technique MET, and craniosacral techniques that address fundamental releases for cervical restrictions. Running time: 120 mins

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Note this DVD is in PAL format (Australia, UK)

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Assessment and Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome, characterized by widespread body pain and pain at specific tender points. Patients can also exhibit a range of other symptoms including fatigue, sleep disturbance, muscle soreness and headache. Join Steven Goldstein to distinguish how we can best manage clients suffering from this debilitating condition in line with the latest evidence-based research supporting the use of massage. This DVD is a live recording from a seminar in Melbourne.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Note this DVD is in PAL format (Australia, UK)

$66

Introduction to Ortho-Bionomy

Ortho-Bionomy is a non-invasive, osteopathically derived form of body therapy which is highly effective in treating chronic stress, injuries, pain and problems associated with postural and structural imbalances. Similar to Positional Release, practitioner uses gentle, comfortable movements and positions to facilitate change in stress and pain patterns and to re-educate the body’s ability to function more efficiently. Bruce Stark introduces the principles and practices of Ortho-Bionomy in this seminar.

Highlights · Release positions for all major joints in the body · Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine and pelvis imbalances · Shoulder and arm pain and restrictions · Knee pain and dysfunction and ankle and feet imbalances. Running time: 120 mins

Level: Fundamental-Intermediate