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Any manual therapist with an interest in effective soft tissue
mobilization as either a primary or secondary goal of therapy will
find this text highly relevant to their practice. Massage, physio
and occupational therapists, osteopaths and chiropractors will benefit
from incorporating the approaches shown in this book. Those practitioners
with a basic understanding of structural integration will also find
it highly relevant for both its hypothetical model of neuro-fascial
plasticity and the attention given to clearly describing the approach
and rationale for each release that is shown.
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Key Features:
• Outlines the principles and practice of a group of bodywork
techniques that are particularly effective for the treatment of
painful or restricted movement due to muscle stiffness and imbalance
• Provides guidelines on the most effective and efficient
use of the techniques based on movement theory
• Highly illustrated with photographs and line drawings
• Presents a hypothetical model to explain why the technique
works based on the latest research in the field of neuro-fascial
physiology
• Includes approaches to the use of the technique with children
• Written by a highly experienced practitioner and teacher
• Draws on the teachings of Dr Ida Rolf but makes them accessible
to other groups of therapists
The aim throughout is to help the reader
to a safe and appropriate use of the techniques in the clinical
setting
180 pages, 160 photographs
Cost: $89 including
GST
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Feet and ankles are frequently injured resulting in
chronic soft tissue and articular restrictions. Therapists are beginning
to appreciate that these restrictions influence the overall well
being of the body, especially the pelvis and the SIJs. By systematically
clearing the soft tissue restrictions and then mobilising the major
joints of the ankle it is possible to significantly alter not only
ankle function but also the entire action of the legs and pelvis.
This DVD takes the viewer through this process and highlights a
number of powerful standing mobilisations for the Talus, Fibular
and Calcaneus.
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The DVD for the thigh covers all its aspects: anterior; posterior;
lateral and medial. Interestingly, all of these aspects have one
or more tonic muscles within them. These slow twitch muscles are
frequently fibrous, short and tensioned. They require Direct Release
Myofascial Technique to be effectively treated. Michael shows a
variety of approaches to achieving the long lasting release that
therapists are looking for. Features include highly acclaimed approaches
to the ITB and tensor fascia lata that won’t make your clients
sweat bullets!
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Dr Rolf considered the pelvis to the keystone of good structure.
In this DVD, Michael Stanborough , MA, and Certified Advanced Rolfer®,
demonstrates and describes 55 minutes of Direct Release Myofascial
Technique of the pelvic region. Using 2 cameras to fully detail
the techniques, Michael guides the viewer through a range of releases
that will assist in creating pelvic mobility and stability. Features
of the DVD include low force approaches to the psoas and techniques
for influencing the pelvic floor via the obturator muscles.
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Pain and stiffness in the cervical region are common presentations
of clients seeking soft tissue therapy. With the use of 2 cameras,
this DVD clearly details Direct Release Myofascial Techniques for
the anterior, lateral and posterior regions of the cervical spine.
Attention is given to treating the deep anterior muscles that are
frequently damaged in whiplash injuries but seldom receive any effective
treatment. Viewers will also be presented with approaches to restoring
cervical lordosis via low force soft tissue techniques and imagery.
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The first DVD in this 2 part set focuses on the back. Watch as
Michael shows some of the most economical ways there are to release
those stubborn levator and upper traps - work on them in seated
postion. These powerful tecchniques are supplemented with a number
of highly effective prone releases. The focus is on how to work
with ease and get even better results than other massage methods.
The second DVD shows you how to really release tight pecs. You'll
be able to make real inroads into all the problems that condition
is associated with - stiff shoulders, poor breathing and hunched
backs. Freeing the breathing is probably the single most important
release there is - this DVD shows you how to predictably get this
release to occur.
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DVD 6 - Intra Oral,
Head & Face
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If you're not resolving headaches and stiff necks as much as you
and your clients would like it's probaby because you're not working
with the myofascia of the TMJ. The laterla pterygoids, temporalis
and masseter are a trinity of tightness in many people and this
DVD will guide you through, step-by-step, how to work effectively
and economically with these muscles. You will be delighted at how
much further you can go to resolve headaches, whiplashed necks and
of course, TMJ tension, when you learn how to work with skill and
precision inside the mouth.
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DVD 7- The Upper Extremity
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Carpal tunnel is an epidemic. Over 50% of our clients report symptoms
- some of them are sub-clinical while many report a range of serious
symptoms. Impingment of the nerves in the arm can occur at a number
of sites - this DVD starts at the axilla and progresses distally
through all of the major sites where compression and restrictions
can occur. There is detailed work for the hand including the palmar
fascia and the flexor retinaculum. Working with the soft tissue
is an essential component of working with carpal tunnel and all
peripheral neuropathies. This DVD will make you an expert at dealing
with this disabling condition.
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Features of all the DVDs
• Shot with 2 cameras for maximum illustration
of the techniques
• Frequent reference to the skeleton to be sure of palpatory
accuracy
• The DVDs are narrated by Michael Stanborough who has over
20 years of practical experience with the techniques
• Attention is given to the client’s active movement
to assist with the releases
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