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The myofascial release manual

Title
The myofascial release manual / Carol J. Manheim.
Author
Manheim, Carol J.
Publication
Thorofare, NJ : SLACK, [2008], ©2008.

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Description
ix, 285 pages : illustrations; 29 cm
Subject
  • Manipulation (Therapeutics)
  • Stretch (Physiology)
  • Physical therapy
  • Myofascial pain syndromes > Physical therapy
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Fascia > physiology
  • Manipulation, Orthopedic > methods
  • Muscles > physiology
  • Relaxation Therapy
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-278) and index.
Contents
Sect. I. Introduction to Myofascial Release -- Myofascial Therapy / Sam Kegerreis -- Myofascial Restrictions -- Myofascial Release: A Brief History / Robert C. Ward -- Understanding Myofascial Release -- Learning Myofascial Release -- Basic Steps: An Overview of Treatment -- Special Considerations -- Significance of Touch and Nonverbal Communication / Steven Nowicki -- Focusing on Feedback: Communication Exercises -- Protocols for Myofascial Release -- Sect. II. Basic Myofascial Release Techniques -- Upper Quarter Release -- A Learning Exercise: Focusing on Feedback -- Release of the Shoulder Rotators -- Sidelying Release of the Parascapular Muscles -- Lower Quarter Release -- Sidelying Release of the Gluteal Muscles -- Trapezius -- Cervical Region -- Pectoralis Major and Minor -- Intercostals and the Rib Cage -- Abdominal Muscles -- Iliopsoas -- Pectineus -- Piriformis -- Lower Extremity Muscles -- Back Muscles -- Upper Extremity Muscles -- Sect. III. Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques -- Anterior Chest Wall Release -- Thoracic Fascia Release -- Diaphragm Release -- Pelvic Floor Release -- Sacral Fascia Release -- Myofascial Trigger Points -- Myofascial Tender Point -- Skin and Scar Restrictions -- Scars -- Myofascial Strum Release -- Dural Tube Dysfunction -- Combination Releases -- Treatment in Three Dimensions -- Sect. IV. Evaluation: Initial Assessment -- General Considerations -- Initial Interview -- Posture Evaluation -- Pain Assessment -- Headaches -- Scars -- Sect. V. Additional Resources -- Posture Evaluation.
ISBN
  • 9781556428357 (alk. paper)
  • 1556428359 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2008022429
OCLC
  • ocn229430507
  • 229430507
  • SCSB-5418762
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries