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This clear, concise manual fills the growing need for a text
covering the process of physical examination of the spine and
extremities. Serving students and clinicians as a functional
guidebook, this text incorporates three important features: a tight
consistent organization, an abundance of constructive
illustrations, and an effective teaching method.
In this volume, which includes a faithful reproduction of
Dewanchand Varma's original book on Pranotherapy, the reader can
trace one of the early developmental branches of modern manual
therapy and learn something of the eccentric life of one its early
pioneers in the West. Phil Young has drawn the threads of this
development together with the inclusion of the previously
unpublished notebooks of another such pioneer, Dr Randolph Stone, a
contemporary of Varma who, like Stanley Lief the founder of modern
European Neuromuscular Technique, was influenced by Varma's work.
Stone was the founder of his own system of manual therapy, which he
called Polarity Therapy, and although it is similar to Varma's
work, it has maintained to this day more of the original
vitalistic, energy approach.
In post-World War II America and especially during the turbulent
1960s and 1970s, the psychologist Rollo May contributed profoundly
to the popular and professional response to a widely felt sense of
personal emptiness amid a culture in crisis. May addressed the
sources of depression, powerlessness, and conformity but also
mapped a path to restore authentic individuality, intimacy,
creativity, and community. A psychotherapist by trade, he employed
theology, philosophy, literature, and the arts to answer a central
enduring question: "How, then, shall we live?" Robert Abzug's
definitive biography traces May's epic life from humble origins in
the Protestant heartland of the Midwest to his longtime practice in
New York City and his participation in the therapeutic culture of
California. May's books-Love and Will, Man's Search for Himself,
The Courage to Create, and others-as well as his championing of
non-medical therapeutic practice and introduction of Existential
psychotherapy to America marked important contributions to the
profession. Most of all, May's compelling prose reached millions of
readers from all walks of life, finding their place, as Noah Adams
noted in his NPR eulogy, "on a hippy's bookshelf." And May was one
of the founders of the humanistic psychology movement that has
shaped the very vocabulary with which many Americans describe their
emotional and spiritual lives. Based on full and uncensored access
to May's papers and original oral interviews, Psyche and Soul in
America reveals his turbulent inner life, his religious crises, and
their influence on his contribution to the world of psychotherapy
and the culture beyond. It adds new and intimate dimensions to an
important aspect of America's romance with therapy, as the site for
the exploration of spiritual strivings and moral dilemmas unmet for
many by traditional religion.
Did you know that the internal health of the human body can be
influenced and balanced by massaging acupoints, meridians, and
trigger zones of the head, neck, and face? In fact, this not only
helps to balance the entire body, it also has a significant
cosmetic and anti-aging effect! In this definitive book, Dr. Bin
Jiang Wu presents an easy-to-follow head massage program that was
developed as a response to computer syndrome and other stress
related illnesses that are rapidly increasing in our modern
society. In less than thirty minutes, you can relieve stress and
tension from your spouse, friend or patient, while promoting smooth
skin, healthy organs, and overall peace and tranquility. This
sixty-step sequence is based upon Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM), and its theory is rooted in the Yellow Emperor's Classic of
Internal Medicine (Huang Di Nei Jing). Wu's Head Massage can be
performed in its entirety, or you can choose your favorite
techniques for quick relief. * Great for reducing headaches* Works
for shoulder and neck tension* Reduces facial wrinkles* Stimulates
the 'energy channels' in the entire body* Improves facial skin
complexion* Provides an instant mental boost, naturally* And more!
A full-color, step-by-step guide to get fit, prevent injury and end
pain using your foam roller Foam rolling is not just a fad; if
you're active in sport or work out regularly, you know how crucial
it is to keep your muscles limber and pain-free to stay active and
mobile. As a form of Myofascial Release Therapy, foam rolling is an
effective technique for unlocking your tight muscles and
restrictive myofascial connective tissue. Foam rolling helps
increase your overall body mobility and joint range of motion,
decreases pain and shortens recovery times--and it generally
supercharges your body to reap the benefits of your active
lifestyle! Written in an easy-to-follow, no-jargon style by NFL
physical therapist and trainer for 26 years Mike Ryan, Foam Rolling
For Dummies shares proven roller tips usually reserved for
professional athletes to help you quickly restore healthy harmony
between your muscles and joints. Once you know the science behind
foam rolling, you'll understand how to use specific body-rolling
techniques to address specific problems and goals, whether they're
eliminating painful muscle trigger points, loosening tight fascia,
improving body flexibility, or just relaxing muscles faster after a
workout. Enhance athletic performance Improve injury prevention
Learn rapid roller techniques Manage fibromyalgia Reduce soft
tissue injuries Understand your myofascial system Reduce painful
muscles Whether you want to maximize your fitness program, manage
your muscle pain or pursue other health goals, this guide puts on a
roll for an enhanced body--and an enhanced life.
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