Modern Neuromuscular Techniques: 3ed
Fully updated throughout, this popular book explains the history, rationale, and detailed descriptions of the class of soft tissue manipulation methods known collectively as NMT techniques.
- Facilitates the rapid and accurate identification of local soft-tissue dysfunction
- Explains the origin of soft tissue distress
- Provides diverse maps and explanations for the patterns of tender and trigger points seen daily in clinical practice
- Includes guidance on the use of NMT for the treatment of the symptoms of fibromyalgia and abdominal dysfunction
- Gives important guidance on the treatment of trigger points in treating lymphatic dysfunction
- Discusses the use of NMT in the management of pain and hyperventilation
- Explains the diagnostic and therapeutic value of tender reflex points related to viscero-somatic and somatic-visceral reflexes
- Describes both European and North American versions of NMT
- Provides a clear set of treatment options for all bodywork therapists and acupuncture practitioners
- Authored by a highly respected, internationally known teacher, practitioner and author, with contributions from three leading practitioners from the U.S. and Europe
- Contains a new chapter on the value of Thai Yoga massage, associated with NMT methodology
- Contains source material and commentary on the contribution of Raymond Nimmo DC in the evolution of NMT
| Book | |
|---|---|
| Author | Chaitow, Leon |
| Pages | 340 |
| Year | 8/25/2010 |
| ISBN | 9780443069376 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Language | English |
| Uncategorized | |
| Edition | 3/e |
| Weight | 0.66 |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Imprint | Churchill Livingstone |