Sufferers of chronic pain well know the frustration of treatments involving endless rounds of drugs or expensive physical therapy - that may or may not offer relief. Doctors Hecker and Liebchen present a comprehensive guide to a new method of pain treatment - acutaping - which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. In acutaping, an elastic cotton tape, known to many people as kinesio... Read More...

This book has been designed by a practicing osteopath and acupuncturist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders to be used as a practical reference for clinical use. The first section covers TCM physiology, pathology and etiology of musculoskeletal disorders and gives treatment priorities and TCM treatments and point selections. The second section is a survey of the tissues and their specific dis... Read More...

The Concise Book of Trigger Points has been written for the student and early practitioner of massage / bodywork, physical therapy, physiotherapy, osteopathy, sports therapy, and any other health-related field. Containing full-colour illustrations, it is a compact reference guide, and explains how to treat chronic pain through trigger points - tender, painful nodules that form in muscle fibres and ... Read More...

Describes the basis and practice of MET ie those manipulative techniques in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce applied by the practitioner.. This is now a widely recognised approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction. It combines methods used in physical therapy, osteopathy, ch... Read More...

Tui na – The Chinese Massage Manual provides a clear and complete introduction to the principles and practice of Tui na, The text is well-illustrated with clear photographs supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student and practitioner to begin to practice and apply the Tui na techniques with confidence. It clearly covers all of the techniques, from the bas... Read More...

A fully illustrated and comprehensive reference guide to acupressure • Provides acupressure treatments tailored for a wide variety of health disorders, including back pain, heart and circulatory problems, and even the common cold • Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color for self-treatment or treatment of a partner • A simultaneous hardcover and paperback rele... Read More...

This guide offers an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, evidence-based explanation of myofascial trigger points. Information is presented in a simple format, with short explanatory paragraphs, bullet-point summaries, numerous line drawings and photographs, key concepts boxes in each chapter, and a full glossary. The book is supported by a CD-ROM which contains video clips demonstrating the palpation... Read More...

Effective trigger point therapy This unique guide takes an in-depth look at trigger point therapy. Split into two sections, it combines detailed theory with practical techniques. You will find comprehensive information on a broad spectrum of topics such as myofascial chains, the craniosacral model, and the classification, diagnosis, and therapy of trigger points. Highlights: # Different mode... Read More...

Highly illustrated introductory text which presents the basic skills required in order to carry out manipulative procedures safely and effectively. Focuses on the psychomotor skills and learning aspects of the skills described. Each procedure is broken down into its individual components and described in detail. The consistent structure throughout allows for quick reference and easy learning. Fe... Read More...

Description This highly illustrated text is the only book to include manipulation and mobilization techniques for both spine and extremity. This edition includes a new title that reflects the focus on evidence- based practice as well as more information on the spine, most notably with regard to joint play. Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force the photographs that show the techniques... Read More...

Chinese remedial infant massage or Xiao er tui na is a safe , non-invasive, low cost, and extremely effective therapy for the treatment of a wide variety of common childhood ailments. Most common childhood complaints respond in only one or two treatments. Dr. Fan teaches both parents and practitioners alike how to diagnose and treat the most common pediatric complaints with Chinese infant massage. ... Read More...

Massage and Bodywork: adapting therapies for cancer care will appeal to qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills. It brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on an important and challenging area of practice. Whilst emphasising the need for safe practice, the book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispel... Read More...

A comprehensive guide to Osteopathic spinal manipulation techniques. The text is divided into four main parts. The text describes the principles and theory of spinal manipulation and its use in clinical practice, gives detailed instructions for 35 different manipulation techniques, covering all levels of the spine, thorax and pelvis and features a troubleshooting guide. The text is supported by a C... Read More...

A skills-oriented, interactive survival guide for students! A booklet with CD-Rom, this compiles 230 behavioural objectives, step-by-step enabling criteria and photographs helping students achieve standards of competence in Surface and Living Anatomy Skills covering questions commonly asked by examiners at diploma and degree course level. Reviews "''''the aim of the book is to provide acces... Read More...

Hand and foot massage is an important component of traditional Chinese medical science. With the development of living standards, people are becoming more conscious of the importance of health care. Thus, they have begun to accept, learn, spread and enrich the art of hand and foot massage. Hand and foot massage has also become a significant branch of the world's medical sciences, with its own speci... Read More...

Originally published in 1964, Beards Massage is a classic physical therapy massage text. The original author, Gertrude Beard (1887-1971), was a pioneering physical therapist in the 1920s who treated patients using soft tissue massage techniques that remain the basis of practice today. Now in its fifth edition, with a new title, this classic text has been expanded and updated throughout to provide p... Read More...

DVD with step-by-step introduction to all methods of the Chinese Tuina Therapy. Table of Contents: I BASIC MANIPULATION 1. The Category of Pushing Method (Tui Fa) 2. The Category of Kneading Method (Rou Fa) 3. The Category of Rolling Method (Gun Fa) 4. The Category of Grasping Method (Na Fa) 5. The Category of Plucking Method (Tan Fa) 6. The Category of Pressing Method (An Fa) 7. The... Read More...

Cranial osteopathy is an increasingly popular treatment approach for many common disorders affecting the head and neck. This new clinical guide is the first and only in-depth resource on the subject, offering a comprehensive analysis of osteopathic dysfunctions and principles in the cranial field. It examines each cranial bone and describes its location, development, and clinical implications of dy... Read More...

The Fascial and Membrane Technique developed by Peter Schwind combines the fundamental thoughts from Ida Rolf�s Structural Integration with concepts of Osteopathy. With this a successful combination of form-stabilising and mobilising techniques has emerged. Due to this holistic approach the concept will appeal to all manual working therapists. The main emphasis of this book is on diagnostic and t... Read More...

Make Study and review easy! - 138 detailed muscle palpation cards; 70 bone palpation cards, and 31 trigger point cards, plus booklet with helpful study hints and ways to use the cards. Studying and mastering palpation is easier than ever with this complete set of 240 full-color flashcards! Detailed illustrations and information on positioning, palpation steps, notes, and more – all in a conven... Read More...

A Massage Therapists Guide to Lower Back and Pelvic Pain describes in detail the background to the evolution of non-specific backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed descriptio... Read More...

Treat soft tissue injury and pain with this valuable reference’s highly detailed illustrations, in an oversized 12” x 15” flip chart format! Each page includes 6-8 full-color illustrations that show trigger points and referral patterns to aid in treating clients. Plus, specific stretches for each muscle help you treat and educate patients more effectively. With a built-in cardboard stand, thi... Read More...

Free DVD contains over 90 Minutes of Video. The competitive athlete, whether amateur or professional, presents specific challenges to the massage therapist. To treat these individuals, the therapist should have a background in sport specific activities, be aware of the effects of training, and understand injury types and rehabilitation applications. This text describes patterns for sport activitie... Read More...

The Acupressure Warm-up is easy to learn. There are no embarrassing bends or twists and, unlike callisthenics or stretching, it relies on position, not force. There is no need, no temptation, or even any possibility of overdoing the routine. The Acupressure Warm-up eliminates overstretching, one of the most common sources of injury, and most importantly, it does what a warm-up absolutely must do: i... Read More...

This 2nd edition includes all the content from the first edition plus significant new content. The main focus of the content is normal muscle function. The core of the product is a collection of interactive 3D animations that you can move and manipulate with your mouse. The animated 3D models can be rotated and moved to show the function of agonist and anatagonist muscles during common movement... Read More...

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Tuina, also known as Chinese massage, is one of the traditional Chinese medical therapies. It has been well accepted by the general population for its low cost, simple application, easy mastery, good curative effects and safety, as well as its use in the treatment of some difficult and complicated illnesses. The author has conscientiously summarized and organized his clinical experience of over thi... Read More...

How to apply pressure without straining your body or damaging your hands is one of the greatest challenges involved in massage. The most significant cause of early retirement from the massage profession is the cumulative strains on the body developed in the course of performing massages. The growth of the profession in recent years has been accompanied by an increase in the number of work induce... Read More...

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to massage techniques and offers guidelines on the assessment of each body region prior to massage (including the symptoms and signs relating to pathology). Well researched and evidence-based, the book takes a unique medical approach describing applied massage techniques for common conditions and their utilization as an adjunct to both conventional and... Read More...

With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough ... Read More...