Step-by-step procedures for treating common neuromuscular conditions!
Focusing on practical application of deep tissue therapy, Deep Tissue Massage Treatment provides clear 'how-to- instructions for assessment and treatment. The most commonly used techniques are covered, including trigger point therapy, friction techniques, myofascial techniques, and stretching.
Outstanding Features
Full colour photos accompany each procedure and clearly depict treat,ent for the conditions covered
Treatment routines include the most common neuromuscular conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfers elbow, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff dysfunctions, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash, migraines, kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis
A standard format describes each condition including:
A definition of that condition
A list of associated symptoms
Indications and contraindications for massage
Procedure/routine
Photos of indicated stretches include recommended routines
A companion 90 minute DVD-ROM includes 90 minutes of video demonstrating techniques, procedures, and routines
Spiral bounding lets you have the book open as you practice techniques and routines
Table of Contents:
Part I IV Basic Assessment and Techniques
1. Basic Gait Assessment
Postural Analysis
Techniques
Observation
2. Trigger Point
Inactive
Active
Locations
Palpation
Release methods
3. Friction
Definition
Cross Fiber
Deep Transverse Friction
Circular Friction
With Fiber Friction
4. MFR Myofascial Release
Definition
Location
Release techniques
Part II IV 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 IV Stretches
28. Stretches
Definition
Indicated
Contraindicated
