Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release

 

Description:

Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, Second Edition, is a practical guide to understanding and applying soft tissue release (STR), including how it can be used to deactivate trigger points and maximize patient outcomes of treatment and rehabilitation. Whether you are a student or a professional, the detailed instruction and numerous photos will help you gain proficiency and confidence in applying these techniques. Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release thoroughly explains the differences between the three types of STR—passive (clients do not help), active-assisted (clients and therapists work together), and active (clients do it on their own)—and provides step-by-step descriptions for performing each type. This edition incorporates new content on how soft tissue release may be used to deactivate trigger points, aiding in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Additional updates include the following: • More than 150 new photographs and 21 new anatomical illustrations • Guiding arrows overlaid on photos to show the direction in which to apply pressure • Illustrations of trigger points found in 21 muscles • New descriptions of the use of active-assisted STR on the iliotibial band (ITB), infraspinatus, biceps brachii, and triceps • New sections describing how to apply active STR to gluteals, trapezius, scalenes, rhomboid, and pectoral muscles • Instruction for applying passive STR to shoulder adductors • Case studies providing examples of how STR was used with four clients with differing problems Complementing each technique are information on the key holds, moves, and stances for various muscles and handy reference charts indicating the types of clients and situations for which each technique is particularly useful. The full-color photos depict the locks and stretches, while some of the more difficult techniques are accompanied by photos showing the position of the therapist and a skeletal overlay on the client so you can pinpoint the specific muscle being targeted. The book also explains how to use alternative options—such as massage tools and forearms, fists, and elbows—to protect your hands and thumbs from overuse. Tip boxes offer practical comments on applying the techniques, while Client Talk boxes provide insight into real-world situations. Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release also shows you how to incorporate the proper techniques into a treatment program. It guides you through the consultation process and provides examples of initial questions to ask clients and various assessment forms to use in identifying clients' needs. Using case studies and comparisons, you will learn how the data gleaned from clients can guide the design of an effective treatment program. Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, Second Edition, is part of the Hands-On Guides for Therapists series, developed to provide the best clinical and educational resources available for those in bodywork professions.

 

Table of Contents:

 

Part I: Getting Started With Soft Tissue Release

1. Introduction to Soft Tissue Release

Who Should Have Soft Tissue Release

How Soft Tissue Release Works

Where to Perform Soft Tissue Release

When to Perform Soft Tissue Release

Benefits of Soft Tissue Release

Soft Tissue Release and Trigger Points

Why You Should Treat Trigger Points

How to Identify a Trigger Point

How You Should Treat Trigger Points

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

2. Preparing for Soft Tissue Release

Using Your Body to Apply STR

Forearm

Elbow

Single Fist

Double Fist

Palm

Gripping and Squeezing

Reinforced Thumbs

Single Thumb

Fingers

Knuckles

Using Tools to Apply STR

Consultation With the Client

Caution and Safety Issues

Three Methods of STR

Measuring the Effectiveness of STR

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Tips

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

Part II: Soft Tissue Release Techniques

3. Passive Soft Tissue Release

Introduction to Passive Soft Tissue Release

How to Perform Passive STR

The Direction of Locks

How to Focus the Stretch to One Area

The Direction of Pressure

Taking Up Slack in the Skin

Incorporating STR With Oil Massage

Key Holds, Moves and Stances for Passive STR

Calf

Hamstrings

Gluteals

Rhomboids

Triceps

Shoulder Adductors

Biceps Brachii

Wrist and Finger Extensors

Wrist and Finger Flexors

Pectorals

Safety Guidelines for Passive STR

When Is Passive STR Indicated?

Using Passive STR to Treat Trigger Points

How to Become Proficient in the Use of Passive STR

Quick Questions

4. Active-Assisted Soft Tissue Release

Introduction to Active-Assisted Soft Tissue Release

How to Perform Active-Assisted STR

Selecting Passive or Active-Assisted STR

The Direction of Locks

How to Focus the Stretch to One Area

The Direction of Pressure

Taking Up Slack in the Skin

Incorporating Active-Assisted STR With Oil Massage

Key Holds, Moves and Stances for Active-Assisted STR

Calf

Foot

Hamstrings

Iliacus

Tibialis Anterior

Fibularis (Peroneals)

Gluteals

Quadriceps

Iliotibial Band (ITB)

Upper Trapezius

Scalenes

Levator Scapulae

Erector Spinae (Spinalis)

Pectorals

Wrist and Finger Extensors

Wrist and Finger Flexors

Infraspinatus

Biceps Brachii

Triceps

Safety Guidelines for Active-Assisted STR

When Is Active-Assisted STR Indicated?

Using Active-Assisted STR to Treat Trigger Points

How to Become Proficient in the Use of Active-Assisted STR

Quick Questions

5. Active Soft Tissue Release

Introduction to Active Soft Tissue Release

How to Perform Active STR

The Direction of Locks

How to Focus the Stretch to One Area

The Direction of Pressure

Taking Up Slack in the Skin

Incorporating Active-Assisted STR With Oil Massage

Active STR as Part of a Home Care Programme

Key Holds, Moves and Stances for Active STR

Foot

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

Calf

Gluteals

Wrist and Finger Extensors

Wrist and Finger Flexors

Biceps Brachii

Triceps

Trapezius

Scalenes

Rhomboids

Pectorals

Safety Guidelines for Active STR

When Is Active STR Indicated?

Using Active STR to Treat Trigger Points

How to Become Proficient in the Use of Active STR

Quick Questions

Part III: Applying Soft Tissue Release

6. Soft Tissue Release for the Trunk

Rhomboids

Trigger Points in the Rhomboids

Passive STR for Rhomboids: Prone

Passive STR for Rhomboids: Seated

Active STR for Rhomboids: Standing

Pectoralis Major and Minor

Trigger Points in the Pectorals

Passive STR for Pectoralis Major: Supine

Active-Assisted STR for Pectoralis Major: Supine

Active STR for Pectorals: Seated or Standing

Levator Scapulae

Trigger Points in Levator Scapulae

Active-Assisted STR for Levator Scapulae: Seated

Upper Trapezius

Trigger Points in the Upper Trapezius

Active-Assisted STR for Upper Trapezius: Seated

Active-Assisted STR for Upper Trapezius: Supine

Active STR for Upper Trapezius: Seated or Standing

Active STR for Upper Trapezius: Supine

Erector Spinae (Upper)

Trigger Points in the Semispinalis Capitis

Active-Assisted STR for Erector Spinae: Seated

Scalenes

Trigger Points in the Scalenes

Active-Assisted STR for Scalenes: Seated

Active-Assisted STR for Scalenes: Supine

Active STR for Scalenes: Seated

Quick Questions

7. Soft Tissue Release for the Lower Limbs

Hamstrings

Trigger Points in the Hamstrings

Passive STR for Hamstrings: Prone

Active-Assisted STR for Hamstrings: Prone

Active STR for Hamstrings: Supine

Active STR for Hamstrings: Seated

Calf

Trigger Points in the Calf

Passive STR for the Calf Using Thumbs: Prone

Passive STR for the Calf Using Fists: Prone

Passive STR for the Calf Using Fists to Glide: Prone With Knee Extension

Passive STR for the Calf Using Forearms to Glide: Prone With Knee Flexion

Active-Assisted STR for the Calf Using the Elbow: Prone

Active-Assisted STR for the Calf Using Grip Lock: Prone

Active STR for the Calf: Supine

Foot

Trigger Points in the Foot

Active-Assisted STR for the Foot Using a Tool: Prone and Supine

Active STR for the Foot: Seated

Quadriceps

Trigger Points in the Quadriceps

Active-Assisted STR for Quadriceps: Seated

Active STR for Quadriceps With a Tennis Ball

Tibialis Anterior

Trigger Points in the Tibialis Anterior

Active-Assisted STR for Tibialis Anterior: Side Lying

Active-Assisted STR for Tibialis Anterior: Gliding in Prone

Peroneals (Fibulari)

Trigger Points in the Peroneals (Fibulari)

Active-Assisted STR for Peroneals (Fibulari): Side Lying

Gluteals

Trigger Points in the Gluteals

Passive STR for Gluteals: Prone

Active-Assisted STR for Gluteals: Side Lying

Active STR for Gluteals: Standing

Iliotibial Band (ITB)/Vastus Lateralis

Trigger Points in the Vastus Lateralis

Active-Assisted STR for Vastus Lateralis: Side Lying

Iliacus

Trigger Points in the Iliacus

Active-Assisted STR for Iliacus: Side Lying

Quick Questions

8. Soft Tissue Release for the Upper Limbs

Triceps

Trigger Points in the Triceps

Passive STR for Triceps: Prone, Grip Lock

Active-Assisted STR for Triceps: Prone, Thumb Lock

Active STR for Triceps: Seated or Standing

Biceps Brachii

Trigger Points in the Biceps Brachii

Passive STR for Biceps Brachii: Supine

Passive STR for Biceps Brachii: Supine, Gliding

Active-Assisted STR for Biceps Brachii: Supine

Active STR for Biceps Brachii: Seated or Standing

Shoulder Adductors

Trigger Points in Shoulder Adductors

Passive STR for Shoulder Adductors: Prone

Passive STR for Shoulder Adductors: Side Lying

Infraspinatus

Trigger Points in the Infraspinatus

Active-Assisted STR for Infraspinatus: Prone

Wrist and Finger Extensors

Trigger Points in the Wrist and Finger Extensors

Passive STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Supine

Passive STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Prone, Gliding

Active-Assisted STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Supine

Active-Assisted STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Seated

Active-Assisted STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Gliding

Active STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Seated or Standing

Active STR for Wrist and Finger Extensors: Gliding, Using a Roller

Wrist and Finger Flexors

Trigger Points in the Wrist and Finger Flexors

Passive STR for Wrist and Finger Flexors: Supine

Active-Assisted STR for Wrist and Finger Flexors: Supine

Active STR for Wrist and Finger Flexors: Seated or Standing

Quick Questions

Part IV: Soft Tissue Release Programmes

9. Creating a Soft Tissue Release Programme

Initial Questions

Client’s Medical History

Using a Body Map

Measuring Subjective Sensations

Postural Assessment

Range of Motion and Other Special Tests

Programme for Treatment

Case Studies

Client A: Pain and Stiffness in Knee Following Total Knee Replacement

Client B: Tight Calves and Hamstrings

Client C: Neck and Bilateral Posterior Shoulder Pain

Client D: Pain in Left Upper Limb

Closing Remarks

Quick Questions

Answers to Quick Questions

References

About the Author

 

An aparitie	9 noi 2018
Autor	Jane Johnson
Dimensiuni	178 x 253 x 18 mm
Editura	Wiley
Format	Paperback
ISBN	9781492567622
Limba	Engleza
Nr pag	288