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The myofascial release manual

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

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Description
  1. ix, 285 pages : illustrations; 29 cm
Subject
  1. Manipulation (Therapeutics)
  2. Stretch (Physiology)
  3. Physical therapy
  4. Myofascial pain syndromes > Physical therapy
  5. Physical Therapy Modalities
  6. Fascia > physiology
  7. Manipulation, Orthopedic > methods
  8. Muscles > physiology
  9. Relaxation Therapy
Contents
  1. 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.
Owning institution
  1. Columbia University Libraries
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-278) and index.