Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching

Name: Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching
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ISBN: 9780323051712

ISBN-10: 0323051715

ISBN-13: 9780323051712

Edition: 2009

Authors: Joseph E. Muscolino

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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 understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success. Full-color musculoskeletal overlays depict muscles and bones exactly as they appear when palpated to help you locate tissues and landmarks with confidence. Comprehensive…

Book details

List price: $71.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/3/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 544
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.486
Language: English



Preface


Foreword by Ruth Werner



How to Palpate



Introduction to Palpation



The Art and Science of Muscle Palpation



Draping and Basic Massage Strokes



Body Mechanics for the Manual Therapist



Anatomy, Physiology, and Treatment of Trigger Points (TrP)



Stretching



Bone


Palpation and Ligaments



Upper Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments



Axial Body Bone Palpation and Ligaments



Lower Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments



Muscle Palpation



Tour #1: Palpation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle



Tour #2: Palpation of the Neck Muscles



Tour #3: Palpation of the Muscles of the Head



Tour #4: Palpation of the Muscles of the Arm



Tour #5: Palpation of the Muscles of the Forearm



Tour #6: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand



Tour #7: Palpation of the Trunk Muscles



Tour #8: Palpation of the Pelvic Muscles



Tour #9: Palpation of the Thigh Muscles



Tour #10: Palpation of the Leg Muscles



Tour #11: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot