This DVD will revolutionise the way medical practitioners approach chronic pain and injuries of the lower extremities. James formulates the 12 step protocols forming effective recipes for treatment of chronic pain & injuries: Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation. Frustrated by many different expert opinions on how to best treat complicated sports injuries, James found a way to blend as many disciplines as possible and build a great referral team of open minded medical experts that have the client's best interest in mind.  The orthopedic technique is an integration of sports massage, myofascial stretching, active isolated stretching, trigger points therapy, deep tissue massage, muscle energy techniques, and more.

This video addresses the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to conditions: Achilles tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, anterior lateral shin splints, anterior compartment syndrome, and posterior medial shin splints. 

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

This video addresses rotator cuff injuries, such as subscapularis tendinitis, supraspinatus tendinitis, and infraspinatus and teres minor muscle-tendon pain. It also address bicipital tendinitis, medial epicondylitis or golfer's elbow, lateral epicondylitis or tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, neuromuscular pain, and muscle strains.

This DVD will show you functional assessment skills, myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, cross-fibre and multidirectional friction, muscle energy technique, and neuromuscular re-education. It also shows you how to identify and re-program your clients subconscious limiting beliefs about chronic pain, and teach them to take responsibility of their specific conditions. 

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

This DVD shows you a unique multidisciplinary approach to the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of lower back pain, injuries to pelvis, quadriceps and hamstrings.

Learn how to address the balance of iliopsoas, quadratus lumborum, and the deep six hip rotators. Learn the relationship between quadriceps and hamstrings on pelvic imbalance and back pain. It also addresses patellar tendinitis, ITB friction syndrome, hamstring strains, and groin strains. 

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Through collaborations with worldwide medical practitioners, and an intense self study of anatomy and pathology, James was able to discover the missing link for immediate release of complicated frozen shoulders. After being challenged with many clients with difficult frozen shoulders, James observed that at the articulating cartilage of ball and socket joints was a thick layer of fascia. Due to repetitive movements in the shoulder  joints certain muscle groups become strong and short while opposing muscle groups become overstretched and weak. This eventually leads not only to joint degeneration and resulting arthritis as the cartilage wears down, but also limits range of motion causing a formation of adhesions in the joint capsule itself. The articulating fascia acts as superglue and literally glues the humerus to the scapula. The deep fascial adhesions however can be melted, in almost a miraculous discovery James was able to use the head of the humerus in the shoulder to melt the fascia using very gentle movements. This technique has been able to release thousands of complicated frozen shoulders in literally one session.

This video addresses scalenes, pectoralis minor, subscapularis problems, and deep adhesions in the joint capsule. It also addresses emotional components of pain stored in the tissue and the psychological guarding patterns.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

View Video Clip

This DVD addresses complicated cervical conditions such as whiplash, and thoracic outlet. It shows you a unique technique of pelvic stabilization for lower back pain and sciatica. Prolonged poor postures, repetitive motions, and poorly designed work stations is the main cause of chronic muscle pain. If a group of muscles shorten enough times through repetitive motions or poor postural patterns, the shortened muscle group must be stretched back to its normal resting length. Emphasis is placed on structural integration, by releasing shortened muscle groups and strengthening weak and over-stretched opposing muscles, rather than simply rubbing on painful symptoms. See a unique frozen hip joints release using a novel plunging technique.

One of the leading causes of SI joint pain is because of adhesions in the ball and socket joint of the hip capsule. At about 10 degrees of hip extension the ilium is forced into flexion on the involved side because the femur is superglued into the socket. This puts stress on the SI joint and results in sprains and strains in that area. James' plunging technique in releasing the joint capsule will eliminate the underlying cause of the SI joint dysfunction immediately, and when the muscle groups around the hip are balanced back out the patient will remain pain free.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

View Video Clip

This DVD is based on creating structural balance throughout the body by focusing on muscle groups that shorten due to repetitive motions or prolonged poor posture. Many people are stretching the wrong muscle groups in a futile attempt to eliminate pain patterns. For example, many computer users complained “between the shoulder-blade pain” but insist on continuing to stretch this area. They need to learn that the lower traps, middle rhomboids, and posterior rotator cuff are already weak and overstretched. Stretching the shortened muscles in front of the neck and shoulders is the key. Patient compliance and precise home care is critical.

Specific conditions addressed in this DVD includes: plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, medial shin splints, ITB friction syndrome, patellar tendinitis, tight hamstrings, lower back pain, sciatica, thoracic outlet, upper back pain, medial epicondylitis, lateral epicondilytis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and whiplash. Active assisted and contract-relax stretches are demonstrated, and isolated stretching for client self treatment.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

View Video Clip

Just released in 2010.

The MOST advanced DVD we have ever produced! This 90 minute DVD on Orthopedic Massage for Complicated Knee Conditions covers detailed information! Its highlighted with anatomical inserts from Primal Pictures throughout the DVD, along with the use of musculoskeletal models, we will take you inside the human body to thoroughly understand the exact structures involved in every clinical condition!

This Dynamic Multi-Media DVD will be sharing cutting edge research on myofascial pain, scar tissue mobilization, trigger points and joint pain. Following detailed functional assessment and extensive Orthopedic testing, you will combine multiple modalities to address the following clinical conditions

ACL & PCL Sprains, Medial, and Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprains, Medial and Lateral Meniscus injuries, Patellar Tendinosis, Chondromalacia, IT Band Friction Syndrome, Hamstring Strains, Posterior Fixated Fibular Head Pain and Posterior Knee Pain.

The key to this DVD is that all muscle groups will be brought into balance, joint space created and abnormal knee rotational patterns corrected prior to treating each clinical condition. The client will then be given custom designed self care for each clinical condition to eliminate complicated knee pain forever.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Buy the whole set of 7 DVDs and save

This DVD is in stock and ready for delivery

"James Waslaski is the 'cutting edge' author and teacher of chronic pain and sports injury techniques. This personable, high profile, international presenter has made clinical sports massage available to everyone in a simplistic but highly organized manner." -Aaron Mattes Author, Active Isolated Stretching

"James Waslaski's presentation skills and application of specific therapeutic techniques make him one of the most inspirational, energetic, compassionate and results oriented educators in the healthcare industry. His powerful seminars and tapes will be an invaluable contribution to your bodywork practice in uniqueness, quality and results" -Dr. Erik Dalton, Ph. D Director: Freedom From Pain Institute Developer: Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques

James Waslaski's DVDs are well organized, clear, and do a fantastic job of highlighting his considerable skills as presenter and practitioner. By integrating top-notch visual aids with quality camera work, James has raised the bar for instructional videos.

Til Luchau, Certified Advanced Rolfer®, Rolf Institute® Faculty, and Director, Advanced-Trainings.com

James Waslaski is an author, international lecturer and pioneer in deep, pain-free treatments for chronic pain and sports injuries. He teaches orthopedic massage worldwide. He received the 1999 International Achievement Award for educating medical practitioners toward integrated, pain-free healing. In this series of DVD, he draws from his 25 years in the medical profession to demonstrate how to address complicated injuries and pain conditions.

These incredibly powerful techniques are taught in James Waslaski's seminars.  They have been professionally edited in a studio using four camera angles and insertions of "cadaver dissections" into windows throughout each video to match the proper technique with the specific pathology of each condition for immediate and permanent results.
You will eliminate chronic pain and sports injuries throughout the body by utilizing a multidisciplinary treatment approach and integrate the most advanced techniques in structural bodywork to isolate the missing link for each individual situation.

All seminars utilize his unique multidisciplinary approach, blended from disciplines around the world, resulting in structural integration, pain free movement and enhanced performance.  His credentials include working in emergency rooms and trauma centers for almost 20 years treating both medical and orthopedic conditions.  He has worked extensively with professional and Olympic athletes including the New York Yankees and at the 1996 Olympic Games.

James has presented at Chiropractic Conventions in Florida and North Carolina and to physicians at the American College of Sports Medicine.  He has also presented at many state, national and international massage conventions including a keynote speech in Sydney at the Olympic Training Center.  Many of his articles have been published in health care magazines in the U.S. and internationally.  In 1999 James received the International Achievement Award for educating medical practitioners worldwide toward integrated pain free healing.

 As a dedicated life long learner James has effectively integrated techniques from the world's leading:  structural body workers, physical therapists, orthopedic physicians, osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, nurses, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, personal trainers and nutritionists to eliminate even the most complicated pain conditions and to assure peak performance.

James was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2008!

See James' website: http://www.orthomassage.net/

The video focuses primarily on the cervical spine, but there is also a good amount of pelvic stabilization work in it. The pelvic stabilization concentrates on the iliopsoas, the QL and the "deep six" hip rotators. According to Waslaski, by taking the patient through a series of tests to determine the type of restriction, the doctor can determine whether the focus of the treatment should be for a muscle, tendon, or bone-on-bone (adhesive capsulitis) issue. The author also explains how to diagnose and treat different muscle situations, as well as problems that can occur in the hip joint. (This video is one of a series of videos, so a deeper explanation of other areas of the spine is presented elsewhere). Waslaski then goes into techniques on how to lengthen the spine and on common mistakes practitioners make. The rest of the video explains how to palpate, massage and clinically manage all of those tiny cervical muscles, as well as the pectorals, SCM and scalenes.

My favorite concept that Mr. Waslaski talks about is how most practitioners who attempt to treat the patient by doing trigger-point therapy on tender areas of the back may actually be making the patient worse. More often than not, the various muscles in the back are overstretched (rather than spasmed), which leads to ischemia and point tenderness. The tender trigger points are caused by a lack of blood flow to the muscle. Putting pressure on these areas may actually introduce trauma to the area. Trigger-point therapy would be more appropriate for the pectoralis major, minor, and anterior neck muscles. When these muscles spasm, they also may contribute to hypolordosis (which causes the suboccipital fibers to spasm and leads to tension headaches), as well as to a forward rolling impression of the shoulders and an anterior neck carriage. It all comes down to educating the patient. A patient easily could be confused if the area of pain is not directly addressed first, but if a patient understands that the area of complaint is not always the area that is causing the problem, he or she should be more receptive.

Mr. Waslaski takes a step-by-step approach toward explaining how to treat a patient with orthopedic massage. I found this video to be insightful, informative and interesting. It held my attention for the full hour and I have watched it several times. I found it quite helpful to learn easier ways to do some therapies that I use in my office. I would give this video a high rating for chiropractors; in fact, it is an essential piece of media for any practitioner who relies heavily on soft-tissue work.

Rating: 9 out of 10.

Published in Massage Today January 2007

The author provides an excellent video that describes how to treat one or several complicated cervical conditions with orthopedic massage. He begins with a description of his 12-step list that includes such items as the client’s history, tests, area preparation, hands-on work and positions, and ends with take-home work for the client. His description is very clear and exact so the viewer knows exactly what they should be doing.

After the clear discussion of his 12 steps, the author demonstrates each step with a client. Excellent camerawork, hands-on work, positioning, and descriptions help the viewer to understand what, why and how the different passive and active tests are performed. It helps them to understand the different types of massage (trigger-point, velvet-glove, range of motions movements, etc.) that should be used on the client and when they should be used. Detailed instructions are given for the body positions during the different parts of the work. He does an excellent job in having the client learn the stretches and exercises they will be doing at home. He makes sure everything is clear for the client so they will not injure themselves while performing these tasks at home. Also included are 3-D graphics, anatomy inserts and dissections, as well as a skeleton section to illustrate key points in alignment and positioning for better massage work.

Rating: 10 out of 10 By Virginia Herring, LMT

This six volume 'Spinal Engine' DVD series based on ground breaking research developed by Dr. Serge Gracovetsky. His discovery that the spine is the engine driving the legs has dramatically altered the view of body movement and opened exciting new clinical avenues for assessing and treating chronic pain syndromes.

The 6 DVD set Myoskeletal Alignment for Lower Back, Hip and Leg Pain includes: Myoskeletal Mechanic Fixing Kinetic Kinks Bone & Belly Work Sacroiliac Syndromes Toning the Core & Pelvic Floor Unlocking Lumbars

Level: Advanced

Read more details

Improve your pain management skills today with Dr. Erik Dalton’s "3 Lines of Defense" for Chronic Myoskeletal Pain. These two beautifully produced, state of the art DVDs, with approximately 3 hours of instructional clinical training, contain Dalton’s very popular "Dirty-Dozen" cervicothoracic techniques for correcting chronic neck, head, scapular, and rib pain as well as Myoskeletal Zone Therapy for twisted diaphragms and Advanced Receptor Techniques for complex upper quadrant pain.

Learn practical assessment techniques for painful conditions such as: Forward head posture, Neck “Cricks”, Head and Rib Pain, Whiplash, Dowager’s Hump, Sports Injuries, Hiatal Hernias, Thoracic Outlet, Scoliosis, Fibromyalgia, Postural Disorders.

Level: Advanced

Read More details

Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® for Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Volume III Pain Management edition introduces 65 new deep tissue techniques for serious bodywork therapists—from the physical therapist to the orthopedic specialist -learn to beat the pain game. Two state of the art bodywork DVDs. Learn practical & innovative bodywork soft tissue therapy for: Frozen Shoulder, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Acromioclavicular Pain, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Carpal Tunnel, De Quervain Syndrome, Trigger Fingers

Level: Advanced

Read More details

• Orthopedic Massage articles

• Orthopedic Massage by James Waslaski

• Interview with James Waslaski