Continuing the tradition that started over 20 years ago and with a new focus on the current terminology regarding each technique, The Myofascial Release Manual is now available in a completely updated and comprehensive Fourth Edition. Carol J. Manheim has taken years of knowledge and expertise and incorporated them with the actual intent and result of the myofascial release treatment techniques to bring to the pages of this Fourth Edition essential information for the student and clinician in search of basic information or wanting to refine more experienced skills of these manual therapy techniques. Features inside the Fourth Edition: -Techniques re-titled to reflect the sensation felt by both the therapist and the patient -More than 75 new photographs-Over 450 in total -Some photographs are shown as a series to allow for movement to be seen during some techniques -Bolded text to call attention to major warnings, contraindications, and target vital information -Italicized text to call attention to important words and key points -More synthesized use of text and photographs to allow for ease of reading and reference -User-friendly organization throughout the text -Photographs use arrows to show direction of stretch and movement -"Carol's Nuggets" of pearls of wisdom are included throughout the text -Contributions from renowned experts Sam Kegerreis, Robert O. Ward, and Steven Nowicki The Myofascial Release Manual, Fourth Edition continues in the tradition of past editions and presents expert hand placement for the upper quarter, lower quarter, cervical region, abdominal muscles, back muscles, and many more. Sections include: -Introduction to Myofascial Release -Basic Myofascial Release Techniques -Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques -Evaluation -Additional Resources The description and photographs in The Myofascial Release Manual, Fourth Edition help the therapist experience the technique, making this the continued go-to reference for students and clinicians in physical therapy, manual therapy, and occupational therapy alike.
ContentsDedicationAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPrefaceSection I: Introduction to Myofascial ReleaseIntroduction to Myofascial ReleaseMyofascial TherapySam Kegerreis, MS, PT, ATCBiomedical and Infomedical ModelsPathological DistinctionsStructural ConceptsTensegrityMyofascial RestrictionsAnatomy of FasciaSoft Tissue Injuries and Myofascial PainTightness and RestrictionConceptual ModelsFascia as a BalloonFascia as Plastic WrapFascia and Muscle as Red Elastic BandsMyofascial Release: A Brief HistoryRobert C.Ward, DOUnderstanding Myofascial ReleaseTrust FeelingsBasic PrinciplesAssumptionsProcess of ChangeLearning Myofascial ReleaseBasic Steps: An Overview of TreatmentOnion MetaphorGross Release of Any MuscleFocused Release of Any MuscleGross Versus Focused ReleaseSensation of a ReleaseAutonomic Response to a ReleaseResponse to Myofascial ReleaseEnd-FeelPsychological Effects of Myofascial Release and Other Manual TherapiesEssence of Myofascial ReleaseSpecial ConsiderationsEnigma of the "Good Hurt"BoundariesSignificance of Touch and Nonverbal CommunicationSteven Nowicki, PhDFocusing on Feedback: Communication ExercisesExercise 1. Communicating EmotionsTouch As CommunicationExercise 2. Personal SpaceProtocols for Myofascial ReleaseIndicationsContraindications PrecautionsPre-Treatment ProtocolsEstablishing the Therapeutic EnvironmentTesting for Vascular IntegrityPost-Treatment ProtocolsDrink... Drink... DrinkBe Kind to Your HandsSection II: Basic Myofascial Release TechniquesUpper Quarter ReleaseRelease of the Shoulder RotatorsA Learning Exercise: Focusing on FeedbackSidelying Release of the Parascapular MusclesLower Quarter ReleaseSidelying Release of the Gluteal MusclesTrapeziusBilateral Release of the Upper TrapeziiUnilateral Release of the Upper Tr apeziusFocused Release of the Upper Trapezius Release of the Splenius Capitis and Semispinalis CapitisBilateral Release of the Middle TrapeziiUnilateral Release of the Middle TrapeziusFocused Release of the Middle TrapeziusRelease of the Lower TrapeziusFocused Release of the Lower TrapeziusCervical RegionRelease of the Posterior Cervical MusculatureCranial Base ReleaseGross Release of the SternocleidomastoidFocused Release of the SternocleidomastoidGross Release of the Scalp Muscles: Hair ReleaseGross Release of the Face Muscles: Ear ReleaseGross and Focused Release of the Scalp and Face MusclesRelease of the HyoidsPectoralis Major and MinorRelease of the Horizontal Fibers of the Pectoralis MajorRelease of the Diagonal Fibers of the Pectoralis MajorRelease of the Pectoralis MinorIntercostals and the Rib CageGross and Focused Release of the Intercostal MusclesRelease of the Rib CageGross Release of the Quadratus LumborumAbdominal MusclesGross Release of the Rectus AbdominisGross Release of the Abdominal ObliquesGross Release of the Tranversus AbdominisIliopsoasGross Release of the IliopsoasFocused Release of the IliacusPectineusFocused Release of the PectineusPiriformisFocused Release of the PiriformisLower Extremity MusclesGross Release of the Quadriceps FemorisGross Release of the SartoriusGross and Focused Release of the Tensor Fascia LataGross and Vertical Gross Release of the HamstringsGross Release of the Anterior TibialisFocused Release of the Peroneus LongusGross Release of the Soft Tissue of the Forefoot and ToesGross and Focused Release of the Plantar FasciaGross and Focused Release of the GastrocnemiusGross Release of the SoleusGross Release of Both Legs and the Lower TrunkBack MusclesGross Release of the Levator ScapulaGross Release of the RhomboidsFocused Release of the SupraspinatusFocused Release of the InfraspinatusGross and Focused Release of the Teres Major and MinorGross Release of the SubscapularisGross and Focused Release of the Erector SpinaeSidelying Gross Release of the Quadratus LumborumSidelying Gross Release of the Latissimus DorsiSidelying Gross Release of the Iliocostalis LumborumUpper Extremity MusclesGross Release of the DeltoidsGross and Focused Release of the Biceps BrachiiGross and Focused Release of the BrachialisGross and Focused Release of the BrachioradialisGross Release of the Wrist and Finger ExtensorsGross Release of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Focused Release of the Extensor Carpi UlnarisGross Release of the Pronator TeresFocused Release of the Wrist and Finger FlexorsFocused Release of the Flexor Carpi RadialisFocused Release of the Flexor Carpi UlnarisFocused Release of the Adductor PollicisFocused Release of the flexor Pollicis BrevisFocused Release of the InterosseusGross Release of the Abductor Digiti MinimiGross Release of the Soft Tissue of Each FingerGross Release of the TricepsFocused Release of the TricepsGross Release of Both Arms and the Upper TrunkSection III: Advanced Myofascial Release TechniquesAnterior Chest Wall ReleaseThoracic Fascia ReleaseDiaphragm ReleasePelvic Floor ReleaseSacral Fascia ReleaseMyofascial Trigger PointsTrigger Point ReleaseTender PointsTender Point ReleaseSkin and Scar RestrictionsEvaluating Skin and Scar MobilitySkin Roll Release"J" Stroke ReleaseScarsIndirect Gross Scar ReleaseDirect Gross Scar ReleaseVertical Direct Gross Scar ReleaseDirect Scar Skin Roll ReleaseIndirect Scar Skin Roll ReleaseDirect Focused Scar ReleaseMyofascial Strum ReleaseLong Stroke Strum ReleaseShort Stroke Strum Release Dural Tube DysfunctionTesting for Dural Tube DysfunctionCriteria for Performing a Dural Tube Release Dural Tube Anatomy MetaphorDural Tube ReleaseCombination ReleasesTreatment in Three DimensionsSection IV: Evaluation: Initial AssessmentGeneral ConsiderationsInitial InterviewPosture EvaluationPain AssessmentHeadachesSection V: Additional ResourcesPosture EvaluationStanding-Facing ForwardStanding-Facing RightStanding-Facing LeftStanding-Facing BackwardSitting-Front ViewSitting-Right ViewSitting-Left ViewSitting-Back ViewSupine-Observation and PalpationProne-Observation and PalpationReferencesAdditional ReferencesIndex
