Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you be[...]
"The Massage Therapist's Guide to Treating Headaches and Neck Pain" is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain th[...]
This is a second edition of the definitive resource for all those wanting to use massage therapy to treat pain and injury conditions. Fully updated and revised "Orthopedic Massage" has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft-tissue disorder[...]
"Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 2 - The Lower Body", is a highly illustrated volume of more than 600 pages (Volume 1 - "The Upper Body" is also available). Almost 500 illustrations, with over 400 in two-colours, support the text throughout and make the anatomy and associate[...]
Written with the ease and clarity that so readily characterizes Leon Chaitow's work, the new edition of this popular book explains and explores the use of Neuromuscular Techniques (NMT) - proven soft-tissue manipulative techniques which are used to assess and treat myofascial pain and dysfunction. C[...]
The book discusses theories and physiology relevant to the manual treatment of chronic pain, especially as it regards the soft tissues of the upper body. Step-by-step protocols that address each muscle of a region and a regional approach to treatment are features that make this book unique. A struct[...]
Designed to assist the student in acquiring and applying the ideas, concepts and methods contained in the two volumes of "Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques". This title presents 34 case histories, differential diagnosis discussions and questions. Questions regarding contra-indications[...]
This book describes the basis and practice of MET ie those manipulative techniques in which a patient, on request, actively uses his or her muscles from a controlled position in a specific direction against a distinct counterforce applied by the practitioner. This is now a widely recognised approach[...]
This is a comprehensive textbook covering all methods of spontaneous release by positioning. The background theory is explained and the techniques described in detail. The descriptions of the techniques are supplemented in the text by clear 2-colour line drawings and photographs and the DVD-ROM prov[...]
This guide offers an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand, evidence-based explanation of myofascial trigger points. Information is presented in a simple format, with short explanatory paragraphs, bullet-point summaries, numerous line drawings and photographs, key concepts boxes in each chapter, and a fu[...]
"A Massage Therapist's Guide to Lower Back and Pelvic Pain" describes in detail the background to the evolution of 'non-specific' backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic [...]
Clearly written and fully illustrated throughout, "Chronic Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction: Practical Physical Medicine" offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area accompanied by a range of video clips on a bonus DVD. Prepared by editors of international renown, the book provides clear[...]
This comprehensive guide for health practitioners covers all aspects of amino acid therapy and lists conditions which are particularly responsive to such treatment. Includes information on:Amino acid profilesWhy individual requirements differAmino acids and proteinAmino acids and the body cyclesDiso[...]
Leon Chaitow presents a method of effective pain control for use by those in the healing professions - acupuncturists surgeons general practitioners osteopaths chiropractors physiotherapists and trained nurses - as an adjunct to their normal course of therapy. Included are sections on: how acupunctu[...]
Do you remember the last time you had the flu--the aches, pains, stiffness, headache, lethargy, inability to concentrate, discomfort and sheer unpleasantness from it? Imagine having the flu all the time--for months or years--now you have an idea of what fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) can be like. As on[...]
Living with pain can provoke frustration, anxiety, depression, and often a reliance on pharmaceutical painkillers. In this important and accessible book, registered osteopath and naturopath Leon Chaitow outlines natural approaches to pain relief, featuring both tried and tested methods and the lates[...]
Another selection of the Jones and Bartlett Series: Contemporary Issues in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Medicine Multidisciplinary Management of Migraine: Pharmacological, Manual, and Other Therapies is the first textbook focused on the multidisciplinary treatment of migraine including pharm[...]