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Having
reviewed this historically important publication, I eagerly await Volume
2 – The Lower Body.
This publication is presented to us at an important
and poignant period of time in the evolution and continuing development
of soft tissue manipulation modalities worldwide.
It is both unique and worthy of purchase from
several viewpoints. Both authors are accepted leading authorities in the
area of Neuromuscular therapy / technique. One, (Walker DeLaney) offering
the modern American version, while the other (Chaitow) provides the European
Neuromuscular Technique approach.
Following the genre of Travell and Simons’ regional
approach model, Chaitow and DeLaney have added detailed anatomical and
physiological descriptions accompanied by clinically practical ‘bodywork’
solutions, to the problems located in each region.
The overall view is a triad, embracing biochemical
(nutritional, hormonal, etc.), biomechanical (posture, respiratory, habitual,
etc.) and / or, psycho-social (anxiety, depression, stress, etc.), promoting
a need for local and global considerations contributing to pain and/or
dysfunction.
A wonderfully written publication embracing and
marrying science-based research with the art of skilful soft tissue manipulation.
This publication will appeal to the qualified professional, academic and
student alike. It has something for everyone. As your skills and knowledge
improve, this book will act as an important resource. For the qualified
practitioner, it provides detailed information on diagnosis and treatment
from a holistic perspective, supported by academically sound research.
This is all achieved by effectively embracing
a language that is easily digested, absorbed and assimilated. This language
is expressed as a multi-disciplinary approach, utilizing a wide variety
of soft tissue techniques.
It is user friendly and reflects typical conditions,
regularly presented in the clinic environment. The contents of this book
and the manner in which they are presented, will motivate the reader in
the same way a classic novel grips from beginning to end.
All practitioners must develop a rigorous approach
to the acquisition of a broad knowledge base, employ a range of specialized
skills, evaluate information, using it to plan and develop investigative
strategies and to determine solutions to a variety of unpredictable problems,
operate in a range of varied and specific contexts taking responsibility
for the nature and quality of outputs. Clinical Application
of Neuromuscular Techniques provides the practitioner and student
alike, with a written support mechanism to achieve these objectives.
This is a unique publication, which I strongly
recommend to the widest possible audience.
About
the reviewer
John Sharkey,
International Lecturer & Exercise Physiologist, is a member of the
Olympic Council of Ireland’s, Medical Team and Course Director of Ireland’s
National Qualification Scheme in Sports Massage and Remedial Therapy.
John is a member of the Technical Expert Sub-committee on Sports Massage,
National Sports Medicine Institute (UK). With more than twenty years experience
in bodywork and movement therapies, John is a recognised authority on
Anatomy and Soft Tissue Manipulation. He can be reached at 16a St. Joseph’s
Parade, Dorset Street, Dublin 7, Ireland. Tel: +353-1-8308025; Fax: +353-1-8308757;
email: info@sportsmassage.ie
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