Author: Fabian Fernandez

ISBN: 9780443072307

Publication Date: 2003

Number of Pages: 343

Cover: Paperback

Presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, this book provides basic assessment of neuromuscular conditions and an overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage. The most commonly used techniques are covered with illustrations and hints for performing techniques. The bulk of the book presents treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions. Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe exactly what therapists need to do to treat a particular condition.

Features

• The first text on the market that delineates deep tissue routines or treatments.
• Provides techniques, routines, and procedures for the treatment of a wide array of neuromuscular conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer’s elbow, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff dysfunctions, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash, migraines, kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, among others.
• Each chapter on conditions follows a template with a definition of the condition, a list of associated symptoms, indications and contraindications for massage, and a procedure/routine.
• Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe for the therapist exactly what needs to be done to treat a particular condition.
• Heavily illustrated, with many photos of each technique and routine, as well as some photos illustrating conditions.
• Photos of indicated and contraindicated stretches with a brief explanation of why they are indicated or contraindicated.
• An excellent clinical companion for massage therapists

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