For practitioners of massage therapy, sports massage, remedial massage, and physical therapy, soft tissue release is a powerful tool in treating chronic pain conditions such as shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, and iliotibial band friction syndrome. Soft tissue release also aids post-surgical recovery and is used in the treatment of highly trained athletes, dancers, and musicians who wish to tackle those small but key tissue areas needed to maintain and improve their performance. The soft tissues consist of muscle fibers, myofascia, tendons, and ligaments. The all-encompassing nature of this connective tissue is becoming increasingly fascinating to bodywork practitioners of all kinds, including massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, orthopedic nurses and doctors, and sports therapists. Treatment of the soft tissues continues to gain momentum, and there are many exciting research developments that demonstrate how manipulation of these tissues can have profound effects on the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Skilled release of the soft tissues reduces the need for adjustments or joint mobilizations, because appropriate release improves joint movement. Freeing the joints and enhancing the health of the soft tissues also facilitates a superior and lasting response to rehabilitation programs. The Soft Tissue Release Handbook is aimed at practicing therapists who wish to address the soft tissues precisely and effectively, whether as an adjunct to existing bodywork techniques or as a treatment modality in itself. The skills presented in this book can be immediately applied in the clinic with existing and new clients. Graphic illustrations of the key muscles involved in movement, as well as over 200 full-color photographs of the technique in action, make this an easy-to-use and practical guide.

The Soft Tissue Release Handbook: Reducing Pain and Improving Performance

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Sanderson, Mary

Odell, Jim

Diseases & Physical Ailments

North Atlantic Books

Whether for sporting competition, work or generally for the maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are strong, supple and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues has an important role to play, and Soft Tissue Release (STR) will transform any treatment, allowing specific problems to be rapidly and effectively addressed.

Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Human Kinetics

Alternative Medicine

Lotus Pub.

Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Guide for Therapists was originally written in 1998 as the first book on soft tissue release. It has since gone on to sell many 1000s of copies, and has been instrumental in making soft tissue release a vital tool in the therapist's range of techniques that can be offered to clients. Whether for sporting competition, work or generally for the maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are not only strong, but also supple and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues has an essential role to play, and soft tissue release (STR) will transform any treatment, allowing specific problems to be rapidly and effectively addressed. The book has been updated and is published in colour for the first time, including new photography and drawings to illustrate the theory and techniques involved.

Originally published in 1998, Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists was the first ever book to be written on soft tissue release and its reputation as one of the most highly respected textbooks on the subject is as strong today as it was then. Now in its fourth edition, this latest version contains the most up to date information on the role of fascia and even more comprehensive anatomical imagery to illustrate the theory and techniques involved.

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The Soft Tissue Release Handbook: Reducing Pain and Improving Performance

Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists

The Soft Tissue Release Handbook: Reducing Pain and Improving Performance

Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists

Soft Tissue Release: A Practical Handbook for Physical Therapists