The Balanced Body 3rd Edition by Schemann #16193

The Balanced Body 3rd Edition by Schemann

Author(s):
Donald Scheumann

Summary:
The Balanced Body, Third Edition provides a systematic training program for deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy and other massage modalities. Lessons cover sequential, progressive massage therapy for the entire body to help practitioners create an integrated treatment plan. The Third Edition includes many new and improved features, plus a bonus student resource CD-ROM with video clips and review exercises.

Edition/Vol: Third Edition
Pub Date: 15 Jun 2006
Media Type: Book
Pages: 272
Illustrations: 28

Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE INTEGRATED DEEP TISSUE THERAPY SYSTEM

Overview of the Integrated Deep Tissue System, Integrated Deep Tissue System, Origins, Components of the Integrated Deep Tissue System, Learning the Work, Format of the Lesson, Lesson Sequence, Designing a Session, Guidelines for the Deep Tissue Therapist, Ethics, Incorporating the Mind/Body Aspect of Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy

Case Study 1 Principles of Conscious Bodywork: THE LESSONS - Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System Techniques, Three Levels of Assessment Used in Deep Tissue Therapy, Using the Lesson Material, Postural and Movement Muscles, Palpation, Guidelines for Performing the Modalities, Body Mechanics, Therapist Self-Care, Connective Tissue, Role of Fascia, Working with Fascia
Case Study 2 (Connective Tissue Release), Connective Tissue Routine, The Fundamentals: Breath and Support, The Chest
Case Study 3 (The Chest), The Back and Spine
Case Study 4 (The Back), Aligning the Upper Extremity, The Shoulder, Arm, and Hand
Case Study 5 (The Shoulders and Arms), Establishing a Firm Foundation, The Foot, Leg, and Knee
Case Study 6 (The Foot and Leg), Stabilizing the Core, The Thigh and Hip
Case Study 7 (The Hip), The Pelvis and Abdomen
Case Study 8 (Rectus Femoris and Iliopsoas), Balancing the Upper Pole, The Neck and Head
Case Study 9 (The Neck), The Facial Muscles and Temporomandibular Joint
Case Study 10 (Temporomandibular Joint)