Clinical Application of Neuromuscular Techniques, Volume 1: The Upper Body, Volume 1

This volume presents the theories, validation and techniques of manual treatment for both chronic and acute neuromuscular pain and somatic dysfunction. The book takes a regional approach to treatment, providing a structural review of each area including ligaments and functional anatomy. It then examines each muscle and joint for a particular region, and includes step-by-step protocols for each muscle to be treated, giving particular reference to the treatment of trigger points. This text ensures the safe and effective application of soft tissue techniques and provides an invaluable source of reference to all manual therapy students and practitioners.

A complete one-stop text on the care of somatic pain and dysfunction

Combines NMT, MET, PRT and much more to give a variety of treatment options for each condition

Describes the different NMT techniques in relation to the joint anatomy involved

Gives practical step-by-step technique descriptions to make learning easier

Includes not only manual techniques but also hydrotherapy and nutritional support as well as guidance for the patient in the use of self-help approaches

Both authors are editors on the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy

Up-to-date and evidence-based

Builds on Chaitows Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques Series