Modern Neuromuscular Techniques (Book with DVD)

by Chaitow, Leon

• ISBN13: 9780443069376
• ISBN10: 0443069379
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

Summary

Fully updated throughout, this popular book explains the history, rationale, and detailed descriptions of the class of soft tissue manipulation methods known collectively as NMT techniques. Complete with DVD containing film sequences showing the author demonstrating the techniques, this book will be ideal for bodyworkers and acupuncturists in Europe, the USA and beyond. Facilitates the rapid and accurate identification of local soft-tissue dysfunctionExplains the origin of soft tissue distressProvides diverse maps and explanations for the patterns of tender and trigger points seen daily in clinical practiceIncludes guidance on the use of NMT for the treatment of the symptoms of fibromyalgia and abdominal dysfunctionGives important guidance on the treatment of trigger points in treating lymphatic dysfunctionDiscusses the use of NMT in the management of pain and hyperventilationExplains the diagnostic and therapeutic value of tender reflex points related to viscero-somatic and somatic-visceral reflexesDescribes both European and North American versions of NMTProvides a clear set of treatment options for all bodywork therapists and acupuncture practitionersAuthored by a highly respected, internationally known teacher, practitioner and author, with contributions from three leading practitioners from the U.S. and EuropeContains a new chapter on the value of Thai Yoga massage, associated with NMT methodologyContains source material and commentary on the contribution of Raymond Nimmo DC in the evolution of NMTContains updated DVD with video clips demonstrating the application of NMT

Table of Contents

Abbreviations	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Preface	p. xi
Dedication	p. xiii
Soft tissue distress	p. 1
Introduction to NMT	p. 35
Myofascial trigger points and other reflex phenomena	p. 43
The variety of reflex points	p. 75
Diagnostic methods	p. 97
Basic spinal NMT	p. 123
Basic abdominal and pelvic NMT application	p. 141
Associated techniques	p. 155
NMT in clinical use	p. 203
American neuromuscular therapy	p. 221
Progressive inhibition of neuromusculoskeletal structures (PINS) technique	p. 247
Thai massage and neuromuscular technique	p. 275
Appendix - Nimmo, Chiropractic and myofascial pain	p. 291
Index	p. 315
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