Connective Tissue Massage : Bindegewebsmassage According to Dicke

Connective Tissue Massage : Bindegewebsmassage According to Dicke

Elke Harms and Roland Schiffter are the authors of this work .

I heartily suggest reading this book ! It has a tremendously user-friendly design and a strong clinical focus .

— PT , PhD , FAAOMPT Michael Masaracchio is an associate professor at Long Island University in Brooklyn , New York .

The connective tissue massage (also known as Bindegewebsmassage) developed by Dickes is now widely practiced all over the world . The principles , information and practical abilities needed to perform connective tissue massage (CTM) are explained in full for the first time in the English language in this book for practitioners .

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begins with the history of CTM , its applications and the neuroanatomical and neurophysiological underpinnings of those applications . examines the connection between the sensory , motor and autonomic nerve systems, as well as the intricate reflex processes that CTM therapy activates . explains and demonstrates particular stroking methods that cause the necessary neural reactions in each area of the body . demonstrates how to do a diagnostic evaluation based on zones of skin , connective tissue and muscle .

includes all conditions that can be efficiently treated with CTM in the fields of orthopedics , neurological disorders , internal medicine and gynecology . This book is crucial for all physical and massage therapists , osteopaths and other healthcare professionals who want to successfully incorporate CTM into their practices . It includes treatment regimens, indications and contraindications and contemporary medical guidelines . For doctors and other medical professionals who want to learn more about this crucial manual method, it is also an interesting reference .

See also : Mosbys Massage Therapy Review , 4th Edition