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Dedication | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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About the Author | |
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Preface | |
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Introduction to Myofascial Release | |
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Introduction to Myofascial Release | |
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Myofascial Therapy | |
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Biomedical and Infomedical Models | |
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Pathological Distinctions | |
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Structural Concepts | |
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Tensegrity | |
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Myofascial Restrictions | |
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Anatomy of Fascia | |
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Soft Tissue Injuries and Myofascial Pain | |
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Tightness and Restriction | |
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Conceptual Models | |
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Fascia as a Balloon | |
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Fascia as Plastic Wrap | |
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Fascia and Muscle as Red Elastic Bands | |
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Myofascial Release: A Brief History | |
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Understanding Myofascial Release | |
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Trust Feelings | |
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Basic Principles | |
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Assumptions | |
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Process of Change | |
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Learning Myofascial Release | |
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Basic Steps: An Overview of Treatment | |
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Onion Metaphor | |
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Gross Release of Any Muscle | |
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Focused Release of Any Muscle | |
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Gross Versus Focused Release | |
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Sensation of a Release | |
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Autonomic Response to a Release | |
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Response to Myofascial Release | |
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End-Feel | |
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Psychological Effects of Myofascial Release and Other Manual Therapies | |
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Essence of Myofascial Release | |
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Special Considerations | |
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Enigma of the "Good Hurt" | |
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Boundaries | |
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Significance of Touch and Nonverbal Communication | |
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Focusing on Feedback: Communication Exercises | |
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Communicating Emotions | |
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Touch As Communication | |
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Personal Space | |
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Protocols for Myofascial Release | |
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Indications | |
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Contraindications | |
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Precautions | |
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Pre-Treatment Protocols | |
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Establishing the Therapeutic Environment | |
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Testing for Vascular Integrity | |
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Post-Treatment Protocols | |
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Drink... Drink... Drink | |
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Be Kind to Your Hands | |
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Basic Myofascial Release Techniques | |
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Upper Quarter Release | |
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Release of the Shoulder Rotators | |
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A Learning Exercise: Focusing on Feedback | |
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Sidelying Release of the Parascapular Muscles | |
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Lower Quarter Release | |
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Sidelying Release of the Gluteal Muscles | |
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Trapezius | |
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Bilateral Release of the Upper Trapezii | |
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Unilateral Release of the Upper Tr apezius | |
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Focused Release of the Upper Trapezius | |
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Release of the Splenius Capitis and Semispinalis Capitis | |
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Bilateral Release of the Middle Trapezii | |
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Unilateral Release of the Middle Trapezius | |
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Focused Release of the Middle Trapezius | |
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Release of the Lower Trapezius | |
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Focused Release of the Lower Trapezius | |
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Cervical Region | |
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Release of the Posterior Cervical Musculature | |
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Cranial Base Release | |
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Gross Release of the Sternocleidomastoid | |
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Focused Release of the Sternocleidomastoid | |
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Gross Release of the Scalp Muscles: Hair Release | |
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Gross Release of the Face Muscles: Ear Release | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Scalp and Face Muscles | |
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Release of the Hyoids | |
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Pectoralis Major and Minor | |
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Release of the Horizontal Fibers of the Pectoralis Major | |
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Release of the Diagonal Fibers of the Pectoralis Major | |
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Release of the Pectoralis Minor | |
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Intercostals and the Rib Cage | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Intercostal Muscles | |
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Release of the Rib Cage | |
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Gross Release of the Quadratus Lumborum | |
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Abdominal Muscles | |
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Gross Release of the Rectus Abdominis | |
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Gross Release of the Abdominal Obliques | |
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Gross Release of the Tranversus Abdominis | |
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Iliopsoas | |
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Gross Release of the Iliopsoas | |
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Focused Release of the Iliacus | |
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Pectineus | |
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Focused Release of the Pectineus | |
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Piriformis | |
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Focused Release of the Piriformis | |
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Lower Extremity Muscles | |
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Gross Release of the Quadriceps Femoris | |
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Gross Release of the Sartorius | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Tensor Fascia Lata | |
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Gross and Vertical Gross Release of the Hamstrings | |
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Gross Release of the Anterior Tibialis | |
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Focused Release of the Peroneus Longus | |
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Gross Release of the Soft Tissue of the Forefoot and Toes | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Plantar Fascia | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Gastrocnemius | |
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Gross Release of the Soleus | |
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Gross Release of Both Legs and the Lower Trunk | |
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Back Muscles | |
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Gross Release of the Levator Scapula | |
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Gross Release of the Rhomboids | |
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Focused Release of the Supraspinatus | |
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Focused Release of the Infraspinatus | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Teres Major and Minor | |
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Gross Release of the Subscapularis | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Erector Spinae | |
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Sidelying Gross Release of the Quadratus Lumborum | |
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Sidelying Gross Release of the Latissimus Dorsi | |
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Sidelying Gross Release of the Iliocostalis Lumborum | |
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Upper Extremity Muscles | |
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Gross Release of the Deltoids | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Biceps Brachii | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Brachialis | |
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Gross and Focused Release of the Brachioradialis | |
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Gross Release of the Wrist and Finger Extensors | |
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Gross Release of the Extensor Carpi Radialis | |
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Focused Release of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris | |
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Gross Release of the Pronator Teres | |
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Focused Release of the Wrist and Finger Flexors | |
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Focused Release of the Flexor Carpi Radialis | |
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Focused Release of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris | |
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Focused Release of the Adductor Pollicis | |
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Focused Release of the flexor Pollicis Brevis | |
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Focused Release of the Interosseus | |
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Gross Release of the Abductor Digiti Minimi | |
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Gross Release of the Soft Tissue of Each Finger | |
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Gross Release of the Triceps | |
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Focused Release of the Triceps | |
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Gross Release of Both Arms and the Upper Trunk | |
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Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques | |
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Anterior Chest Wall Release | |
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Thoracic Fascia Release | |
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Diaphragm Release | |
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Pelvic Floor Release | |
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Sacral Fascia Release | |
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Myofascial Trigger Points | |
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Trigger Point Release | |
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Tender Points | |
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Tender Point Release | |
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Skin and Scar Restrictions | |
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Evaluating Skin and Scar Mobility | |
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Skin Roll Release | |
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"J" Stroke Release | |
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Scars | |
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Indirect Gross Scar Release | |
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Direct Gross Scar Release | |
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Vertical Direct Gross Scar Release | |
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Direct Scar Skin Roll Release | |
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Indirect Scar Skin Roll Release | |
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Direct Focused Scar Release | |
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Myofascial Strum Release | |
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Long Stroke Strum Release | |
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Short Stroke Strum Release | |
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Dural Tube Dysfunction | |
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Testing for Dural Tube Dysfunction | |
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Criteria for Performing a Dural Tube Release | |
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Dural Tube Anatomy Metaphor | |
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Dural Tube Release | |
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Combination Releases | |
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Treatment in Three Dimensions | |
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Section IV: Evaluation: Initial Assessment | |
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General Considerations | |
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Initial Interview | |
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Posture Evaluation | |
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Pain Assessment | |
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Headaches | |
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Additional Resources | |
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Posture Evaluation | |
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Standing-Facing Forward | |
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Standing-Facing Right | |
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Standing-Facing Left | |
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Standing-Facing Backward | |
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Sitting-Front View | |
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Sitting-Right View | |
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Sitting-Left View | |
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Sitting-Back View | |
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Supine-Observation and Palpation | |
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Prone-Observation and Palpation | |
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References | |
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Additional References | |
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Index | |