This book includes a description of treatment for the peripheral joints to improve joint mobility, articular balance and vertical dimensions of the intra-articular space. Newly developed Muscle Energy and 'Beyond' Technique is outlined with illustrations and photographs. Treatment of protective muscle spasm and spasticity with Strain and Counterstrain Technique is covered with explanations for application and integration. Soft Tissue and Articular Myofascial Release are presented. Tendon Release Therapy and Ligament Fiber Therapy are new and exciting approaches for physical medicine and rehabilitation. Pressure Sensor Therapy to normalize foot/ground forces transcribed up the leg during standing and ambulation is presented. This book provides a comprehensive rehabilitation program for upper and lower extremity pain and disability.
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Sharon Giammatteo and Tom Giammatteo founded The International College of Integrative Manual Therapy in affiliation with Westbrook University, an accredited university in New Mexico. Their school, Dialogues in Contemporary Rehabilitation, teaches over 200 seminars each year around the world to health care professionals.
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29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Integrative Manual Therapy: For the Upper and Lower Extremities (Hardcover)
The first page I turned to was a section on a positional release for pectoralis minor. She claimed its origin was on ribs 2-4. Hertling & Kessler, McGee, Snell, Grays, Netter, Trevel, Beil, Tortora, 2 different muscle testing books, two different kinesiology books, and personal experience with cadavers say that pectoralis minor originates on ribs 3-5!This would have been inconsequential except that her reason for treating pec minor was to SPECIFICALLY MOBILIZE THE SECOND RIB. This means she was using pec minor's erroneous attachment as a BASIS for treatment. Upon further review of this book, I have found it is littered with simular errors. With all of the author's training, she doesn't seem to have a grasp on rudementary aspects of knowledge. With that being said, I cannot trust the knowledge contained in this book or any of her volumes. One other point: Throughout the book she constantly "buffs-up" her form of treatment; as if to try to convince me on how revolutionary this method is. She has many many trademarked names for new things (all of which have been found in other disciplines; specifically craniosacral therapy/myofacial release and any routine positional release book), and many instances where she reiterates how new and involved IMT is. Her self promoting actually makes her look unconfidant about her treatment; that it cannot hold up on its own merit without promotion. Recommended books: Postional Release Therapy by D'Ambrogio, Spinal Manipulations by Bourdillan, and Principles of Manual Medicine.
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great book for the clinician,
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This review is from: Integrative Manual Therapy: For the Upper and Lower Extremities (Hardcover)
I use this book alot in the clinic (outpatient PT). The strain/counterstrain techniques are illustrated and very effective. Alot of theory, but lots of practical applications with muscle energy, strain/counterstrain, and even tendon/ligament therapy. Highly recommend it!
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This book is amazingly simple to read and use with astonishing results to rid the body of aches and pains.
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The result of a comprehensive postural evaluation can facilitate a more effective and efficient treatment process. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Soft Tissue Myofascial Release, De-Facilitated Fascial Release, Articular Fascial Release, Synergic Pattern Release, Tendon Release Therapy, Limitation of Motion, Ligament Fiber Therapy, Pressure Sensors, Externally Rotated, Muscle Belly Technique, Fascial Fulcrum, Local Listening, Longitudinal Fiber Therapy, Typical Compensatory Postures, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Perform Neurofascial Process, Synergic Pattern Imprint, Horizontal Fiber Therapy, Lawrence Jones, Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Biceps Radial, Contemporary Rehabilitation, Ankle Dysfunction, Inhibitory Balance Testing, Ligament Release, Radioulnar Hanging Technique New!
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The result of a comprehensive postural evaluation can facilitate a more effective and efficient treatment process. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Soft Tissue Myofascial Release, De-Facilitated Fascial Release, Articular Fascial Release, Synergic Pattern Release, Tendon Release Therapy, Limitation of Motion, Ligament Fiber Therapy, Pressure Sensors, Externally Rotated, Muscle Belly Technique, Fascial Fulcrum, Local Listening, Longitudinal Fiber Therapy, Typical Compensatory Postures, Upper Extremity Dysfunction, Perform Neurofascial Process, Synergic Pattern Imprint, Horizontal Fiber Therapy, Lawrence Jones, Supraspinatus Infraspinatus Biceps Radial, Contemporary Rehabilitation, Ankle Dysfunction, Inhibitory Balance Testing, Ligament Release, Radioulnar Hanging Technique New!
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- Strain and Counterstrain by Lawrence H. Jones on 11 pages
- Visceral Manipulation (Revised Edition) by Jean-Pierre Barral on page 136
- Introduction to Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders by Rhea Paul in Front Matter
- Functional Exercise Program for Women's and Men's Health Issues (International College of Integrative Manual Therapy Wellness) by Sharon Giammatteo on 5 pages
- Functional Exercise Program for Head and Neck Problems (Functional Exercise Program Series) by Sharon Giammatteo on 4 pages
- Integrative Manual Therapy for Muscle Energy: For Biomechanics Application of Muscle Energy and & Beyond Technique (Integrated Manual Therapy Series) (Volume 3) by Sharon Giammatteo in Copyright, and Back Cover
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