Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists (Sports Medicine) - Softcover

Sanderson, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903333008 ISBN 13: 9781903333006

Publisher: Corpus Publishing Limited, 2000

Synopsis

Whether for sporting competition, work, or the maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are strong, supple, and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues plays an essential role in maintaining healthy muscles. Soft Tissue Release will transform any treatment, allowing specific problems to be addressed rapidly and effectively.

This essential guide is a compact yet comprehensive source of information for the manual therapist and will unlock the secrets of soft tissue release (STR). The book is clearly illustrated through a series of diagrams and photo sequences to show the techniques involved. Soft Tissue Release is divided into eight parts, introducing STR and then covering the technique, the lower and upper limbs, the trunk, and the neck. Pre- and post- event treatment and self-treatment are also clearly explained.

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From the Publisher

a technique that's adaptable, dynamic, effective and safe
This book is now on the reading list of many schools, colleges and institutes and is required reading for all students of sports therapy as well as practitioners. It's success is based on the fact that the author is well versed in her art, knows what she is talking about, and conveys her principles in a very easy to understand format without patronising the reader. If you are a student or practitioner of any physical therapy, you can't afford to ignore this book. It will transform your career!

Synopsis

Whether for sporting competition, work or generally for the maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are strong, supple and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues has an important role to play, and Soft Tissue Release (STR) will transform any treatment, allowing specific problems to be rapidly and effectively addressed. This guide is a compact yet comprehensive source of information for the physical therapist to STR. The book is illustrated through a series of diagrams and photograph sequences to show the techniques involved. It is divided into eight parts, introducing STR and then going on to cover: the techniques; lower limb; trunk and neck; upper limb; pre and post event treatment; and self treatment.

Edition details

• Publisher: Corpus Publishing Limited
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1903333008
• ISBN 13: 9781903333006
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Courtnage Mike
• Number of pages: 112