Neuromuscular techniques offer an efficient and proven method of soft tissue manipulation involving thumb and/or finger application. Because soft tissue dysfuction has a significant relationship to pain and more general musculoskeletal dysfunction, neuromuscular techniques can be used to: assess and treat soft tissue dysfunction assist in the elimination of myofascial trigger point activity prepare joints for subsequent manipulative attention Neuromuscular techniques provide a common approach for all bodywork therapists and acupressure practitioners, allowing them to make precise and systemic evaluations of soft tissue problems. Leon Chaitow is an internationally respected practising osteopath, teacher, and writer on osteopathic related soft tissue techniques Features: * The video of the book published in 1996 by Churchill Livingstone * From an internationally acclaimed master of the subject * Covers a subject common to all bodywork therapists * Helps the practitioner assess and treat soft tissue dysfunction precisely * Shows US and European NMT variations
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978-0-443-05977-3 (9780443059773)
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Trigger Points. Soft Tissue Distress. Introduction to Neuromuscular Techniques. Myofascial and Other Reflex Phenomena. The Variety of Reflex Points. Diagnostic Methods. Basic Spinal NMT. Basic Abdominal NMT Application. Associated Techniques. Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique. NMT in Clinical Use. American NMT.