Bodywork DVD

Structural Bodywork

Deep Tissue & NMT, Trigger points, Positional Release, Ortho-Bionomy, Myofascial release, Fibromyalgia, Nerve Mobilization, BodyReading, Lymphatic Drainage, Stretching, Dorn Method, Frozen Shoulder, Tension Headache, SI Joint

Auth Method of Therapeutic Massage: A Guide to Using the Forearms

Learn to massage without taxing the delicate joints of the hand and increase career longevity. Learn to give a full body massage using the forearms as the primary tool. These techniques can be used for both deep tissue work and light circulatory massage. This DVD teaches simple qi gong exercises for better body mechanics, as well as, how to use body weight to engage tissue, depth of pressure, speed of strokes and developing sensitivity in the forearms.

This 74-minute instructional massage DVD will teach therapists how to give a full-body massage using the forearms as the primary tool. By using the forearms, massage therapists will be able to work deeper and longer with less wear and tear on the more fragile joints of the hands. It covers body mechanics, how to use body weight to engage tissue, depth of pressure, speed of strokes and developing sensitivity in the forearms.

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Nerve Mobilization

The most complete and advanced treatment for the arm! This DVD covers advanced nerve tension tests that will allow the therapist to precisely evaluate the median, ulnar, and radial nerves to discover exactly where they are impinged. Then Doug Alexander will lead you through over 65 soft tissue techniques. These include myofascial release techniques, fluid (lymphatic) techniques, and muscle release techniques as well as direct nerve gliding and stretching. Each technique is designed to free restrictions along the path of the nerve and normalize tissue function from the neck to the hand. Great for carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, numbness, tingling, weakness, wrist pain, epicondylitis, and more! Running time: 127 mins

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

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Nerve Mobilization for the Back, Pelvis & Leg

Learn to address the sciatic, tibial and peroneal nerve with over 65 techniques. This DVD covers 21 assessment techniques for the nerves and surrounding structures of the back, pelvis, and legs. The advanced nerve tension tests will allow the therapist to precisely evaluate the sciatic, tibial, peroneal, and sural nerves to discover exactly where they are impinged. Doug Alexander, founder of The Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation and an instructor at Algonquin College in Canada, will lead you through over 32 techniques to release the structures involved. Finally Doug shows 12 home care exercises that the client can do to help support their recovery. Running time: 4 hrs, 5 mins

Reviewed in AMT - In Good Hands., Dec 2008

Excellent quality
Excellent value for money
Invaluable learning resource
Awesome Animated Graphics
Best nerve treatment DVD I have ever seen
Overall Rating ***** A must see, highly recommended!

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

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ORTHOPEDIC ASSESSMENT OF THE UPPER & LOWER BODY

Learn classic assessment techniques for the neck, shoulder and elbow, ankle, knee, hip and spine. Lavishly produced and filled with beautiful 3-D animations that show exactly which structures are involved. Alan will walk you through a logical progression of testing that will reveal the underlying pathology with crystal clarity.

Each section is divided into Subjective Assessment, Observation, Tests, Special Tests and Palpation. This includes tests such as passive range-of-motion, active range-of-motion, strength tests, nerve conduction tests, neck facet joint assessment, impingement tests for the rotator cuff, ligament tests and more. 109 total! You will also learn which questions to ask, and exactly what the answers indicate. Each assessment is clearly demonstrated and explained, so you can quickly apply the techniques to your practice.

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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Advanced Myofascial Techniques

This Advanced Myofascial Series features Til Luchau and the Advanced-Trainings.com faculty. Viewing these AMT DVDs along with the accompanying 40+ page, photo-rich manuals, provides an information-packed, easy-to-follow way to learn new techniques or review a course.

Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, topics covered include: Specific techniques for common structural and functional complaints, Relieving pain, restoring lost function, and getting lasting results, Utilizing both active and passive movement to enhance effectiveness, Precision in working with specific tissue types and body layers, Combining indirect or subtle work with deep or direct work, Tracking subtle psychophysiological and nervous system responses, Ways to work sensitively, safely, and comfortably at very deep levels.

Include techniques for: Neck, Jaw and Head; Pelvis, Hip and Sacrum; Spine & Lower Back; Arm And Shoulder Girdle; Legs, Knee & Feet

Level: Advanced

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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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Integrative Massage- Fire with Jenny Wilmer

The Fire Massage is a rejuvenating and revitalizing massage designed to loosen blocks, relieve stress and energize the body. This DVD integrates Sports Massage, Active Resistance Stretching,Neuro-lymphatic Reflex Massage, Breath Work, Deep Tissue Therapy and Swedish Massage. Benefits include increased circulation, increased vitality and activation of body systems. Perform this massage on receivers who are tired, lethargic, or have limited vitality. This video also includes a 5 minute Chi Gung self-care routine for the practitioner. Running time: 87 mins

Level: Fundamental

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Integrative Massage- Spirit with Jenny Wilmer

The Spirit Massage is a gentle stress relieving massage designed to quiet the mind and get the client in touch with their deeper rhythms. This video integrates Lymphatic Drainage, Guided Imagery, Energy Balancing, Myofascial Release and Swedish Massage. Benefits include stress relief, deep relaxation, and increased mental, emotional and spiritual clarity. Perform this routine on receivers who are stressed, scattered, or in emotional turmoil. This DVD also includes a 5 minute Kundalini Yoga routine for the practitioner. Running time: 81 mins

Level: Fundamental

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Integrative Massage- Earth with Jenny Wilmer

The Earth Massage is a deep, muscular massage designed to release tension, loosen muscles and free restrictions. This DVD integrates Side Posture, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and Swedish Massage. Benefits include muscle lengthening, increased range of motion, and improved posture. Perform this massage on clients with muscle tension, limited range of motion, or on people who can’t lay face-down or face-up for long. This video also includes a 5 minute Yoga routine for the practitioner. Running time: 73 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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