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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Myofascial Massage by Marian Wolfe Dixon
This invaluable resource will help practitioners and students sort out differences and similarities between popular myofascial styles. Early chapters offer a solid review of anatomy and physiology as they relate to myofascial massage. Subsequent chapters focus on specific direct and indirect techniques and adjunctive self-care recommendations for clients, including the neuromuscular approach, hatha yoga and exercise to support myofascial massage, and the craniosacral approach. You'll learn the proper procedure for each myofascial technique and understand how to integrate myofascial massage into your bodywork practice. Whether you're looking to broaden your perspective of massage or find the myofascial approach and technique that best suits you and your client, Myofascial Massage is sure to help._x000D__x000D_Exquisite illustrations enhance learning and understanding by clarifying the techniques._x000D_Protocol boxes recommend sequences to follow during actual myofascial massage sessions._x000D_Guidelines provide useful strategies for implementing each myofascial approach and improving body mechanics and communication skills during your client sessions._x000D_First person experiences will add to your overall understanding of the techniques and their uses._x000D_Massage implications , included in each anatomy chapter (Chapters 2-4), help you to understand the influence of myofascial anatomy and physiology on practice._x000D_Questions for discussion and review at the end of each chapter encourage you test your comprehension of the materials and think critically._x000D_ _x000D_
An Introduction to Myofascial Massage_x000D_
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THE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE_x000D_
The Anatomy and Physiology of Muscle Tissue_x000D_
The Anatomy and Physiology of Connective Tissue_x000D_
The Anatomy and Physiology of Nervous Tissue_x000D_
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DIRECT METHODS USED IN MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE_x000D_
Neuromuscular Approach_x000D_
Direct Connective Tissue Approach_x000D_
Hatha Yoga to Supplement Direct Methods_x000D_
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INDIRECT METHODS USED IN MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE_x000D_
Indirect Connective Tissue Approach_x000D_
Exercises to Supplement Indirect Therapies_x000D_
Craniosacral Approach_x000D_
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INTEGRATING MYOFASCIAL MASSAGE INTO PRACTICE_x000D_
Putting It All Together_x000D_
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Glossary_x000D_
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Index_x000D_