Direct Release Myofascial Technique: An Illustrated Guide for Practitioners

By Michael Stanborough

A highly illustrated manual demonstrating how to undertake direct release myofascial techniques. Suitable for use by all manual therapists and bodyworkers.Outlines the principles and practice of a group of bodywork techniques that are particularly effective for the treatment of painful or restricted movement due to muscle stiffness or imbalanceProvides guidelines on the most effective and efficient use of the techniques based on movement theoryHighly illustrated with detailed photographs and line drawingsPresents a hypothetical model to explain why the technique works based on the latest research in the field of neuro-fascial physiologyIncludes approaches to the use of the techniques with childrenWritten by an experienced practitioner and teacherDraws on the teachings of Ida Rolf but makes them applicable to other groups of therapists

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443073902
• ISBN13: 9780443073908
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.4" x 10.1"