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Positional Release Techniques

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ISBN-10: 0443101159

ISBN-13: 9780443101151

Edition: 3rd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Leon Chaitow

List price: $68.95
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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. Compares all major positional release methods, from strain/counterstrain to functional osteopathy Details step-by-step use of these manual methods Describes integrated use with other manual approaches, such as Muscle Energy Techniques Provides explanations of treatment of both muscle and joint problems…    
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Book details

List price: $68.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication date: 12/4/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 7.44" wide x 9.69" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.232
Language: English

Leon Chaitow ND DO is an internationally known and respected osteopathic and naturopathic practitioner and teacher of soft tissue manipulation methods of treatment. He is author of over 60 books, including a series on Advanced Soft Tissue Manipulation (Muscle Energy Techniques, Positional Release Techniques, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques) and also Palpation Skills; Cranial Manipulation: Theory and Practice; Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Practitioner's Guide to Treatment, and many more. He is editor of the peer reviewed Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, that offers a multidisciplinary perspective on physical methods of patient care. Leon Chaitow was for many years senior lecturer on…    

Spontaneous positional release
The evolution of dysfunction
The clinical use of strain/counterstrain techniques
Advanced SCS and functional approaches
Muscular pain: trigger points, fibromyalgia and positional release
Functional technique
Facilitated positional release (FPR)
Sacro-occipital technique use of padded wedges for diagnosis and treatment
Overview of the McKenzie Method
The Mulligan concept: NAGs, SNAGs, MWMs
Unloading and proprioceptive taping
Application of positional techniques in the treatment of animals