Written in a common language understandable and acceptable to all bodywork therapists and acupressure practitioners, this textbook provides instruction on making precise and systematic evaluations of soft tissue problems and gives information on a specific range of related therapeutic techniques. It describes techniques for rapid and accurate identification and assessment of local soft tissue dysfunction and a clear set of treatment options for these dysfunctions which may be safely used by all bodyworkers. Details are given of both European and North American versions of neuromuscular techniques (NMT). The book provides a link between bodywork and acupressure approaches through an analysis and comparison of the major reflex systems used in bodywork. This second edition includes new material on trigger point phenomenon and expanded material on the concept of NMT.
There is also a new section on myofascial release, an enlarged section on associated techniques, a 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 and an expanded review of the work of DR Nimmo (American NMT practitioner) with reference to his original research. An accompanying CD-ROM contains the complete text with video clips demonstrating the carrying out of the techniques described in the text.
Table of Contents
1. 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
Author Biography
World reknowned guru in the field of manual therapy and bodywork. Author of numerous CL titles: Palpation Skills Modern Neuromuscular Technique Fybromyalgia Syndrome Positional Release Techniques Delany and Chaitow: Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Technique vols 1 and 2. Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice New series in colaboration with Sandy Fritz: A massage therapist's guide to understanding, locating and treating myofascial trigger points A massage therapist's guide to lower back and pelvic pain Chaitow is also involved in several books commissioned from the USA. Editor of Journal of Bodywork and Movement therapies. Also published several books for the general public (published by Thorsons). Travels widely teaching and lecturing, particularly in the USA, Australia, UK and Europe.
