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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...

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...

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...

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. Feat... 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...

This practical manual explains how to treat chronic pain through trigger points those tender, painful nodules that form in muscle fibers and connective tissues. Organized by muscle groups, the book emphasizes hands-on techniques for bringing immediate relief by stimulating the flow of oxygen to the trigger point. Each two-page spread features detailed color illustrations on one side and straightfo... 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...

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 Massage Therapist’s 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 descrip... 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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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 tre... 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 access ... Read More...

The 'Anatomy Trains' is a revolutionary way of analyzing soft-tissue patterns, and developing strategies for unwinding these patterns via fascial and myofascial work. Using the metaphor of train lines, Tom Myers explains how patterns of strain communicate through the myofascial 'webbing', contributing to postural compensation and movement stability. Anatomy Trains DVD-ROM brings this concept to ... 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...

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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...

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...

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Salvo’s Pathology presents more than just a parade of diseases. It takes the reader through health assessment and client consultation, covers sanitation and hygiene, refreshes on physiology pertinent to the pathology and pathophysiology covered in the text, and talks about general contraindications and endangerment sites before moving into the pathologies themselves. More than 300 pathologic cond... Read More...

Positional release techniques (PRT) are gentle manual treatments for muscle pain and spasm which involve resetting muscle tone and enhancing circulation. They are amongst the easiest soft tissue techniques to learn and the most useful to practice. Features * Compares all major positional release methods: from strain/counterstrain to functional osteopathy, - so an appealing text for all body wo... Read More...

A comprehensive textbook covering all methods of spontaneous release by positioning. The background theory is explained and the techniques described in detail. The descriptions of the techniques are supplemented in the text by clear 2-colour line drawings and photographs and the DVD-ROM provides additional explanation through the use of video demonstrations with narrative by the author. Feat... 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...

This new edition of this highly successful book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Shiatsu, drawing in detail on the theoretical foundation of TCM, Zen Shiatsu and Five Element theory. The text offers beautiful illustrations and clear photos, supporting descriptions of treatment routines and techniques and enabling the student to begin and continue practice wit... Read More...

This well-illustrated massage book provides quick cures and permanent and temporary relief for more than fifty common ailments, including headaches, bronchial asthma, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, constipation, impotence, menstrual disorders, menopausal syndrome, infantile indigestion stiff neck, acute lumbar sprain, and leg cramps. It also offers tips on how to improve the constitution, prevent... Read More...