"Soft Tissue Release "is a clear, concise, and practical book
that guides you in understanding and applying the three types of
soft tissue release (STR): passive (clients do not help), active
assisted (clients and therapists work together), and active
(clients do it on their own). Rather than focus on the specific
purposes of soft tissue release, this text provides basic
information about the therapy and prepares readers to perform the
techniques. The result is a text that professionals and students in
massage therapy, physiotherapy, and osteopathy will find
invaluable.
"Soft Tissue Release" thoroughly explains the differences
between the three types of STR by providing step-by-step
descriptions on performing each type along with the key holds,
moves, and stances for various muscles. The descriptions are
accompanied by handy reference charts indicating the types of
clients and situations in which each technique is particularly
useful. Complete instructions explain how to apply STR to various
parts of the body--the trunk, the lower limbs, and the upper
limbs--and detail the advantages and disadvantages of each
technique. Numerous full-color photos depict the locks and
stretches.
The book also explains how to use alternative options--such as
massage tools and forearms, fists, and elbows--to protect the hands
and thumbs from overuse. Tips sidebars provide short, practical
comments on applying the techniques, while Client Talk boxes share
the author's experiences and provide insight on situations that a
therapist is likely to encounter. Each chapter ends with Quick
Questions to test knowledge of the information, and answers are
provided at the end of the book. A quick-reference photo index
allows readers to look up techniques based on the client's
position--prone, supine, sitting, or side lying--and find the page
number for the complete instructions for that technique.
Finally, "Soft Tissue Release shows "how to incorporate the
proper techniques into a treatment program. The book guides readers
through the consultation process and provides examples of initial
questions to ask clients and various assessment forms that
therapists can use in identifying clients' needs. Using case
studies and comparisons, the book shows how the data gleaned from
clients can guide the design of an effective treatment program.
"Soft Tissue Release" will help the STR techniques come alive
through its clear, detailed instruction and the numerous photos
showing the techniques being applied by professionals. Whether you
are a student or a professional, Soft Tissue Release will help you
gain proficiency and confidence in these techniques.
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