Integrative Manual Therapy for the Connective Tissue System Volume IV

Physicians, chiropractors, naturopaths, physical therapists, as well as occupational, massage, and other manual therapists have found the Integrative Manual Therapy series useful in their training and work with a variety of patients.

This fourth volume in the series treats human ailments vai the connective tissue system. Because the fascia of connective tissue envelops every cell and fiber in the human body, it is an integral part of metabolic transport. Other myofascial release approaches help to decrease pain and increase movement by affacting the elastocollagenous complex. (Weiselfish) Giammatteo and Kain's use of a unique method called the 3-Planar Fascial Fulcrum Technique changes the density of the ground substance, directly affecting metabolism and all aspects of health. It can be used painlessly on patient populations o all ages.

Drs. (Weiselfish) Giammatteo and Kain use anatomy, physiology, and pathology, adding many protocols for immediate results. Sinc 1984, the techniques in this book have been used by a vast number of therapists for treating the acute and chronic disorders of thousands of patients on five continents.

Key features include:

- Photographs of treatment positions, techniques, and case studies
- Explanations, applications, and integration of the material
- Statistical analysis from a sophisticated quantitative research study