Balanced Body A Guide to Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy

Name: Balanced Body A Guide to Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy
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ISBN: 9780781763080

ISBN-10: 0781763088

ISBN-13: 9780781763080

Edition: 3rd 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Donald W. Scheumann

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'The Balanced Body' provides a systematic training programme for deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy and other massage modalities. Lessons cover sequential, progressive massage therapy and other massage therapy for the entire body to help practitioners create an integrated treatment plan.

Book details

List price: $75.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publication date: 5/25/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 2.310
Language: English



Introduction To The Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System


Overview of the Integrated Deep Tissue System


Integrated Deep Tissue System


Origins


Components of the Integrated Deep Tissue System


Learning the Work


Format of the Lesson


Lesson Sequence


Designing a Session


Guidelines for the Deep Tissue Therapist


Ethics


Incorporating the Mind/Body Aspect of Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy



Principles of Conscious Bodywork


The Lessons


Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System Techniques


Three Levels of Assessment Used in Deep Tissue Therapy


Using the Lesson Material


Postural and Movement Muscles


Palpation


Guidelines for Performing the Modalities


Body Mechanics


Therapist Self-Care


Connective Tissue


Role of Fascia


Working with Fascia



(Connective Tissue Release)


Connective Tissue Routine


The Fundamentals: Breath and Support


The Chest



(The Chest)


The Back and Spine



(The Back)


Aligning the Upper Extremity


The Shoulder, Arm, and Hand



(The Shoulders and Arms)


Establishing a Firm Foundation


The Foot, Leg, and Knee



(The Foot and Leg)


Stabilizing the Core


The Thigh and Hip



9The Hip)


The Pelvis and Abdomen



(Rectus Femoris and Iliopsoas)


Balancing the Upper Pole


The Neck and Head



(The Neck)


The Facial Muscles and Temporomandibular Joint



(Temporomandibular Joint)


Appendix: American Massage Therapy Association Code of Ethics


Glossary


Bibliography