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9780781735759

The Balanced Body A Guide to Deep Tissue and Neuromuscular Therapy

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  • ISBN13:

    9780781735759

  • ISBN10:

    0781735750

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-08-06
  • Publisher: LWW
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Summary

Designed as a teaching manual of deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy, this book encourages an intuitive, artistic approach to massage coupled with a secure technical and scientific foundation. Includes the philosophy behind creating an integrated plan for performing massage therapy, with guidelines for designing and executing a session as well as practical applications of a deep tissue massage. Information on anatomy, kinesiology, and injury conditions are derived from the extensive bibliography. Features reference charts that summarize the material contained before each massage lesson, and diagrams for review that are easy to follow.

Table of Contents

SECTION I: INTRODUCTION TO THE INTEGRATED DEEP TISSUE THERAPY SYSTEM 1(24)
Overview of the Integrated Deep Tissue System
3(10)
Introduction
3(1)
Integrated Deep Tissue System
4(9)
Learning the Work
13(6)
Introduction
13(1)
Format of the Lessons
14(1)
Lesson Sequence
15(1)
Designing a Session
16(3)
Guidelines for the Deep Tissue Therapist
19(6)
Caring for the Client
19(1)
Incorporating the Mind/Body Aspect of Integrated Deep Tissue Massage
20(2)
Principles of Conscious Bodywork
22(3)
SECTION II: THE LESSONS 25(202)
Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System Techniques
27(18)
Introduction
27(1)
Three Levels of Assessment Used in Deep Tissue Therapy
28(1)
Using the Lesson Material
29(1)
Postural and Movement Muscles
30(1)
Palpation
31(1)
Guidelines for Performing the Modalities
32(9)
Body Mechanics
41(2)
Therapist Self-Care
43(2)
Connective Tissue
45(22)
Role of Fascia
45(3)
Working with Fascia
48(1)
Connective Tissue Routine
49(18)
The Basis---Breath and Support
67(28)
The Chest
67(12)
The Back/Spine
79(16)
Aligning the Upper Extremity
95(34)
The Shoulder, Arm, and Hand
95(34)
Establishing a Firm Foundation
129(16)
The Foot, Leg, and Knee
129(16)
Stabilizing the Core
145(50)
The Thigh and Hip
146(18)
The Pelvis and Abdomen
164(31)
Balancing the Upper Pole
195(32)
The Neck and Head
195(19)
The Facial Muscles and Temporomandibular Joint
214(13)
Appendix: Case Studies 227(10)
Glossary of Terms 237(1)
Bibliography 238(1)
Index 239

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