Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques Ser.: Modern Neuromuscular Techniques by Leon Chaitow (2003, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100443071586
ISBN-139780443071584
eBay Product ID (ePID)2482532

Product Key Features

Number of Pages276 Pages
Publication NameModern Neuromuscular Techniques
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
SubjectNeurology, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMedical
AuthorLeon Chaitow
SeriesAdvanced Soft Tissue Techniques Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight35.3 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width7.5 in

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Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.82
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
Table Of Content1. Soft tissue distress 2. Introduction to NMT 3. Myofascial trigger points and other reflex phenomena 4. The variety of reflex points 5. Diagnostic methods 6. Basic spinal NMT 7. Basic abdominopelvic NMT application 8. Associated techniques 9. NMT in clinical use 10. American neuromuscular therapy 11. Progressive intuition of neuromuscular structures (PINS) technique
SynopsisA textbook for practitioners, written in a common language understandable and acceptable to all bodywork therapists and acupressure practitioners. Provides instruction on making precise and systematic evaluations of soft tissue problems and gives up-to-date information of a specific range of related therapeutic techniques. Clear descriptions of techniques show the reader how to rapidly and accurately identify and assess local soft tissue dysfunction. A clear set of treatment options for these dysfunctions clarify which techniques may be used safely by all bodywork practitioners and therapists. Both European and North American versions of NMT are presented and described. An analysis and comparison of the major reflex systems used in bodywork provides a link between bodywork and acupressure approaches. The author is a highly respected, internationally known teacher, practitioner and author, with contributions from two of the leading practitioners in the U.S. New material on trigger point phenomenon Expanded material on the concept of MNMT New section on myofascial release Enlarged section on Associated techniques New chapter on progressive inhibition of neuromuscular structures (PINS) technique incorporating new research on ischaemic compression New material on NMT in the treatment of fibromyalgia Expanded review of the work of DR Nimmo (American NMT practitioner) with reference to his original research Accompanying FREE CD Rom containing the complete text with video clips demonstrating the carrying out of the techniques described in the text More 2 colour illustrations., Written in easy-to-understand language that's ideal for all bodywork therapists and acupressure practitioners, this popular textbook illustrates how to make precise, systematic evaluations of soft tissue problems. It provides up-to-date information related to a specific range of therapeutic techniques. A new accompanying CD-ROM, complete with video clips that demonstrate how to perform the methods described in the text, offers visual cues for unique, clinically relevant instruction. Clear descriptions of techniques show the reader how to rapidly and accurately identify and assess local soft tissue dysfunction. A clear set of treatment options for these dysfunctions clarify which techniques may be used safely by all bodywork practitioners and therapists. Both European and North American versions of NMT are presented and described. An analysis and comparison of the major reflex systems used in bodywork provides a link between bodywork and acupressure approaches. The author is a highly respected, internationally known teacher, practitioner and author, with contributions from two of the leading practitioners in the U.S.
LC Classification NumberRM724.C45 2002

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