Modern neuromuscular techniques / Leon Chaitow ; with contributions from Judith DeLany, Dennis J. Dowling, Howard Evans ; foreword by Cesar Fernandez de las Penaz ; original illustrations by Graeme Chambers.
Previous edition: 2003. Includes bibliographical references and index. Accompanying disc is available for use on a standalone workstation within the library for single users. Disc will require installation. Accompanying disc is available for use on a standalone workstation within the library for single users. Disc will require installation. St EdNL
Contents:
Soft tissue distress -- Introduction to NMT -- Myofascial trigger points and other reflex phenomena -- The variety of reflex points -- Diagnostic methods -- Basic spinal NMT -- Basic abdominal and pelvic NMT application -- Associated techniques -- NMT in clinical use -- American neuromuscular therapy / Judith DeLany -- Progressive inhibition of neuromesculoskeletal structures (PINS) technique / Dennis J. Dowling -- Thai massage and neuromuscular technique / Howard Evans -- Appendix : Nimmo, chiropractic and myofascial pain / Jeffrey Cohen [and others].
Summary:
Neuromuscular techniques focus on the assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger points using thumb/finger applications. This book explains the significance of local soft tissue dysfunction.
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