The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching

With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success. INDICE: PrefaceForeword by Ruth WernerPart I: How to Palpate1. Introduction to Palpation2. The Art and Science of Muscle Palpation3. Draping and Basic Massage Strokes4. Body Mechanics for the Manual Therapist5. Anatomy, Physiology, and Treatment of Trigger Points (TrP)6. StretchingPart II: Bone Palpation and Ligaments7. Upper Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments8. Axial Body Bone Palpation and Ligaments9. Lower Extremity Bone Palpation and LigamentsPart III: Muscle Palpation10. Tour #1: Palpation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle11. Tour #2: Palpation of the Neck Muscles12. Tour #3: Palpation of the Muscles of the Head13. Tour #4: Palpation of the Muscles of the Arm14. Tour #5: Palpation of the Muscles of the Forearm15. Tour #6: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand16. Tour #7: Palpation of the Trunk Muscles17. Tour #8: Palpation of the Pelvic Muscles18. Tour #9: Palpation of the Thigh Muscles19. Tour #10: Palpation of the Leg Muscles20. Tour #11: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot

• ISBN: 978-0-323-22196-2
• Editorial: Mosby
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 544
• Fecha Publicación: 28/11/2014
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés