Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques

This long awaited text is the first of two volumes which presents the theories, validation and techniques of manual treatment for both chronic and acute neuromuscular pain and somatic dysfunction. Unlike many other texts, the theory and practice are described within the context of the normal anatomy and physiology of the related structures.

The book takes a regional approach to treatment, giving a structural review of each area, including ligaments and functional anatomy. It then examines each muscle and joint in that region, giving step-by-step protocols for each muscle to be treated, using a variety of neuromuscular approaches. Particular reference is made to the treatment of trigger points. Each joint and muscle has the same sequence of headings making it easy for the reader to dip into what they need to review. Numerous two colour illustrations also appear throughout, making the anatomy and techniques described easier to follow.

The two authors have drawn together and integrated information that currently has to be accessed from several sources. The result is a text which will do much to ensure the safe and effective application of soft tissue techniques and which will provide an invaluable source of reference to all manual therapy students and practitioners.

FEATURES:
· A complete one-stop text on the care of somatic pain and dysfunction
· Combines NMT, MET, PRT and much more to give a variety of treatment options for each condition
· Describes the different NMT techniques in relation to the joint anatomy involved
· Gives practical step-by-step technique descriptions to make learning easier
· Includes not only manual techniques but also hydrotherapy and nutritional support as well as guidance for the patient in the use of self-help approaches
· Both authors are editors on the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy
· Up-to-date and evidence-based
· Builds on Chaitow’s Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques Series

Contents:
Connective tissue and the facial system. Muscles. Reporting stations and the brain. Causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction. Patterns of dysfunction. Trigger points. Inflammation and pain. Assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Modern neuromuscular techniques. Associated therapeutic modalities and techniques. The cervical region. Cranium. Shoulder, arm and hand. The thorax. Index.