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Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Techniques: The Upper Body, Volume 1: Upper Body v. 1 (Hardcover)

by Leon Chaitow ND DO (Author), Judith DeLany LMT (Author)

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Hardcover: 469 pages
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; illustrated edition edition (23 Oct 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0443062706
ISBN-13: 978-0443062704
Product Dimensions: 28 x 22.2 x 3.2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 631,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This long awaited text is the first of two volumes which presents the theories, validation and techniques of manual treatment for both chronic and acute neuromuscular pain and somatic dysfunction. Unlike many other texts, the theory and practice are described within the context of the normal anatomy and physiology of the related structures.

The book takes a regional approach to treatment, giving a structural review of each area, including ligaments and functional anatomy. It then examines each muscle and joint in that region, giving step-by-step protocols for each muscle to be treated, using a variety of neuromuscularapproaches. Particular reference is made to the treatment of trigger points. Each joint and muscle has the same sequence of headings making it easy for the reader to dip into what they need to review. Numerous two colour illustrations also appear throughout, making the anatomy and techniques described easier to follow.

The two authors have drawn together and integrated information that currently has to be accessed from several sources. The result is a text which will do much to ensure the safe and effective application of soft tissue techniques and which will provide an invaluable source of reference to all manual therapy students and practitioners.

About the Author

World reknowned guru in the field of manual therapy and bodywork. Author of numerous CL titles: Palpation Skills Modern Neuromuscular Technique Fybromyalgia Syndrome Positional Release Techniques Delany and Chaitow: Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Technique vols 1 and 2. Cranial Manipulation Theory and Practice New series in colaboration with Sandy Fritz: A massage therapist's guide to understanding, locating and treating myofascial trigger points A massage therapist's guide to lower back and pelvic pain Chaitow is also involved in several books commissioned from the USA. Editor of Journal of Bodywork and Movement therapies. Also published several books for the general public (published by Thorsons). Travels widely teaching and lecturing, particularly in the USA, Australia, UK and Europe.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good compendium of current thinking on NMT, 25 April 2003

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Those familiar with Chaitow’s previous books in the Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques series (Muscle Energy Techniques, Modern Neuromuscular Techniques, and Positional Release Techniques) will recognise the format of this volume: many photos and well drawn diagrams that clearly illustrate the various techniques, supported by well-written and stimulating explanatory text. There is inevitably a fair amount of reiteration of previously covered ground, but here the authors have done a good job of drawing together various strands in modern thinking and practice of soft tissue techniques in one comprehensive text.

The first third of the book is devoted to several chapters that provide an overview of current thinking and research into dysfunctional soft tissue states. There are wide-ranging and heavily referenced discussions on subjects such as Connective tissue and the fascial system, Causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction, Trigger points, Inflammation and pain. The emphasis is on providing useful theoretical models that may support clinical practice. The remainder of the book consists in four lengthy chapters that present assessment and treatment procedures for dealing with regional musculoskeletal dysfunction, covering the cervical region, the cranium, the shoulder, arm and hand, and the thorax. An eclectic range of treatment approaches is described, including muscle energy, myofascial release, positional release techniques as well as NMT. Interspersed with the text are many figures and boxes containing useful additional information.

The focus throughout is on evaluation and treatment from a biomechanical perspective. This is a natural bedfellow of the protocol-driven approach to practice implied by the authors, and the step-by-step ‘how-to’ structure of this book. Therein lies its limitation, or its appeal, depending on your perspective. One further note of caution: this book is not cheap, and if you like it you may feel compelled to acquire the equally pricey companion volume, which covers the lower body.

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