The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual (2008)

With Trigger Points, Referral Patterns, and Stretching

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Genre: eLearning Video / Medicine, Massage, Rehabilitation

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.

Full-color musculoskeletal overlays depict muscles and bones exactly as they appear when palpated to help you locate tissues and landmarks with confidence.

Comprehensive palpation coverage helps you easily identify muscle names, attachments, actions, palpation steps, and more.

Video demonstrations on two companion DVDs demonstrate and reinforce correct muscle palpation.

Joseph Muscolino's popular, concise writing style makes the science of palpation clear and accessible, encouraging critical thinking skills.

Trigger points and referral patterns included for each muscle provide convenient access to guidelines for additional client assessment and treatment.

Massage-specific treatment options guide you from palpation and assessment to practical treatment application.

Stretching protocols and illustrations broaden your treatment capabilities.

Comprehensive Body Mechanics chapter details 10 guidelines to help maximize efficiency during practice.

A massage stroke atlas with information on draping techniques, massage strokes, and fundamental characteristics of touch helps you efficiently treat clients.

Detailed explanations and full color drawings for bone and bony landmark palpation provide a comprehensive resource for bone palpation.

Presenting more than 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, the Companion DVDs reinforce your understanding of proper palpation techniques and help you apply the skills you've learned to practice! Icons throughout the book direct you to corresponding DVD content including:

* DVD 1: Step-by-step instructional videos that guide you through muscle palpation techniques performed by Joseph E. Muscolino in rich vivid detail.

* DVD 2: Expert insight and perspectives in uniques video clips from such industry leaders as Tom Myers, Leon Chaitow, Whitney Lowe, Bob King, Gil Hedley, and more.

Tour #1: Palpation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle

Tour #2: Palpation of the Neck Muscles

Tour #3: Palpation of the Muscles of the Head

Tour #4: Palpation of the Muscles of the Arm

Tour #5: Palpation of the Muscles of the Forearm

Tour #6: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand

Tour #7: Palpation of the Trunk Muscles

Tour #8: Palpation of the Pelvic Muscles

Tour #9: Palpation of the Thigh Muscles

Tour #10: Palpation of the Leg Muscles

Tour #11: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot

NOTE:

DVD 1 corresponds with only the book chapters based on palpation which are Chapters 10-20. There is no video to correspond with Chapter 15: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand or Chapter 20: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot.