Modern Neuromuscular Techniques (Advanced soft tissue techniques) - Softcover

Chaitow, Leon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443052980 ISBN 13: 9780443052989

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1996

Synopsis

Another in the Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques series. Neuromuscular techniques (NMT) focus on the assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger points using thumb/finger applications. The book explains the significance of local soft tissue dysfunction in its relation to pain and more general musculoskeletal dysfunction. It goes on to describe clearly the ways in which NMT can be used in assessment and treatment modes to normalise such changes.A further application of NMT as a means of preparing joints for subsequent manipulative attention is also presented. The connection between NMT and other approaches such as Shiatsu and Ayurvedic (traditional Indian) massage methods, is covered. Both European and American versions of neuromuscular techniques (NMT) are detailed. The author is internationally renowned and highly regarded by osteopaths, physical therapists, and chiropractors.(The other 2 books in the series are entitled: Muscle Energy Techniques, and Positional Release Techniques. The author is also writing a book for Churchill Livingstone on Palpation Skills.) Features: * explains the significance of local soft tissue dysfunction in its relation to pain and more general musculoskeletal dysfunction * presents techniques which help assess and treat such dysfunctions * shows how NMT may be used to prepare joints for manipulative attention * written by an internationlly famous author who is extremely well regarded by peers in such disciplines as physical therapy, osteopathy, and chiropractic * conceived from the author's bestselling books published with Thorsons, Churchill Livingstone have broken up the information contained in these bestsellers, added to them the extra and revised information supplied by the author, and presented them in a logical and readable format

About this title

Synopsis

Another in the Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques series. Neuromuscular techniques (NMT) focus on the assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger points using thumb/finger applications. The book explains the significance of local soft tissue dysfunction in its relation to pain and more general musculoskeletal dysfunction. It goes on to describe clearly the ways in which NMT can be used in assessment and treatment modes to normalise such changes.A further application of NMT as a means of preparing joints for subsequent manipulative attention is also presented. The connection between NMT and other approaches such as Shiatsu and Ayurvedic (traditional Indian) massage methods, is covered. Both European and American versions of neuromuscular techniques (NMT) are detailed. The author is internationally renowned and highly regarded by osteopaths, physical therapists, and chiropractors.(The other 2 books in the series are entitled: Muscle Energy Techniques, and Positional Release Techniques. The author is also writing a book for Churchill Livingstone on Palpation Skills.)

Features: * explains the significance of local soft tissue dysfunction in its relation to pain and more general musculoskeletal dysfunction * presents techniques which help assess and treat such dysfunctions * shows how NMT may be used to prepare joints for manipulative attention * written by an internationlly famous author who is extremely well regarded by peers in such disciplines as physical therapy, osteopathy, and chiropractic * conceived from the author's bestselling books published with Thorsons, Churchill Livingstone have broken up the information contained in these bestsellers, added to them the extra and revised information supplied by the author, and presented them in a logical and readable format

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443052980
• ISBN 13: 9780443052989
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178