Myofascial Release Therapy by Shea, Michael J. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Cover Other Books by This Author Title Page Copyright Contents Introduction Section 1: Theory and Application

Chapter 1: Myofascial Release: A Holistic Approach

Holistic Skills Holistic Aspects of Fascia Treatment Strategies Review and Conclusion

Chapter 2: Fascial Anatomy and Microphysiology Simplified

Chapter 3: Fascia as an Organ of Communication by Robert Schleip Chapter 4: The Skills of Myofascial Release

Contact Skills Sensing Verbal Action

Chapter 5: Treatment Strategies

Empathy Tips on Proper Execution Tips on Asking for Movement Avoiding Autonomic Exhaustion Support During Emotional Release

Chapter 6: The Myofascial Release Session

Warm up Superficially Go Deeper Integration Reeducation

Chapter 7: Indications and Contraindications for Myofascial Release

Indications Contraindications

Section 2: Photographic Atlas

Chapter 8: Releases of the Spine and Thorax

Functional Breath Releases Functional Breath Release One Functional Breath Release Two Functional Breath Release Three Functional Breath Release Four Lung Fissure Costovertebral and Costotransverse Joints Costochondral and Costosternal Joint Spaces Costoclavicular Ligament, Transverse Clavicular Ligament, Pleura, Lateral Border of Trapezius, Anterior Scalene, and Sternocleidomastoid Serratus Posterior Superior and Inferior and the Levatores Costarum Muscles Serratus Anterior and the Clavipectoral Fascia Ventral Fascia over the Rectus Abdominus and the Costal Arch Rectus Abdominus over the Pubic Symphysis Iliopsoas Muscle Quadratus Lumborum Surface Anatomy of the Sacrum Sacrum: Anterior and Posterior Ligaments Sacroiliac Ligaments and Lumbar Fascia Coccygeal Ligaments Sacrum and L5-S1 Sacrotuberous Ligament Topographical Anatomy of the Erector Spinae and Paraspinal Fascia Trapezius in Seated Position Mid-Dorsal Fascia in Seated Position Lumbar Fascia in a Seated Position Paraspinal Fascia and the Thoracolumbar Fascia

Chapter 9: Releases of the Hip and Leg

Extensor Retinaculum and the Interosseous Membrane between the Tibia and Fibula Achilles Tendon Plantaris and Gastrocnemius Muscles Medial Hamstrings Adductor Magnus and Its Attachments on the Ramus of the Ischium Piriformis and Biceps Femoris Muscles Postural Fascia over the Crest of the Ilium and the Greater Trochanter Gluteus Medius and the Tensor Fasciae Latae Quadriceps Septum between the Quadriceps and Adductors

Chapter 10: Releases for the Shoulder and Arm

Clavicle, Coracoid Process, and Sternum Subclavian Muscle Superficial Fascia of the Arm Clavipectoral and Deltoid Fasciae Teres Major and Minor Subscapularis Muscles and Pectoralis Minor Biceps and Extensor Compartment of the Forearm Extensor Retinaculum of the Wrist and the Flexor Compartment of the Forearm

Chapter 11: Releases of Neck, Head, and Face

Sternocleidomastoid and Superficial Cervical Fascia Digastric Scalenes in Supine Scalenes, Trapezius, and Levator Scapula in Side Lying Treatment for Cervical Whiplash Cervical Spine Suboccipitals Temporalis Fascia Intraoral Techniques Atlas-Occiput Space Process Summary

Chapter 12: Releases for the Viscera

Mobilizing the Liver and Respiratory Diaphragm Respiratory Diaphragm and the Liver Respiratory Diaphragm and Stomach Bladder Ligaments under the Pubic Symphysis Bladder Ligaments between the Bladder and the Umbilicus Iliacus and Cecum Iliacus and Sigmoid Colon Root of the Mesentery and Palpation of the Duodenum

Section 3: Commentaries

Aloneness Depression Hope and Fear Pain of Pain

Chapter 17: Psychological Issues in Manual Therapy Chapter 18: Types of Body Shock by Michael J. Shea, Ph.D.

Indications of Shock Causes of Shock Thwarting—Situations

Primary Responses to Thwarting (Somatic) Primary Responses to Thwarting (Autonomic) Secondary Responses to Thwarting

Resources References Index Acknowledgements About the Authors