The Myofascial Release Manual [Spiral-bound]

Carol Manheim MS MEd PT LPC (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

The Myofascial Release Manual is now available in a new, thoroughly updated, and refined third edition. This improved and expanded book places a greater emphasis on hand placements that is reinforced with over 350 photographs. Three renowned experts in their own field, Sam Keggereis, PT, ATC, Steven Nowicki, PhD, and Robert Ward, D.O, have all contributed to this third edition, offering their unique insight and clarity into the technique of Myofascial Release.

This timely book has a user-friendly format that concentrates on the specific “how-to’s” of the myofascial techniques, as well as offering an explanation of the theory and experience of the method of Myofascial Release. The book begins by presenting the basic learning steps of the techniques, then takes the reader into the advanced techniques and evaluations. Additional resources such as posture evaluation forms and references are included at the end of the book, to augment the value of this superior learning tool.

The Myofascial Release Manual, Third Edition is an essential manual that includes answers to commonly asked questions and does an excellent job of illustrating hand placement for many of the muscles in the body. Carol J. Manheim, MS, MEd, PT, LPC, renowned in the area of Myofascial Release, has developed this new edition to be modeled after her own extensive background, teaching experiences, and lectures.

Perfect for the experienced clinician interested in expanding his/her knowledge of this powerful soft tissue mobilization technique, or for the student who wants to become familiar with this valuable skill for manual therapy.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Carol J. Manheim, MS, Med, PT, LPC

Carol J. Manheim received her MS degree from Case Western Reserve University and her MEd in clinical counseling from The Citadel.

She is the co-author of The Myofascial Release Manual, First Edition and Craniosacral Therapy and Somato-Emotional Release: The Self-Healing Body.

Ms. Manheim has presented papers on Myofascial Release and the psychological effects of manual therapies at the World Confederation of Physical Therapy and at the national convention of the American Physical Therapy Association. In addition, she has presented lectures on body memory and physically facilitated abreactions.

She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the Neurodevelopmental Treatment Association and is certified in the Treatment of Adults with Hemiplegia. She is also a member of The International Society for Behavioral Science in Physical Therapy, The International Society for the Study of Multiple Personality and Dissociative Disorders, the American Association for Counseling and Development, the American Mental Health Counselors Association, and Chi Iota Sigma, a national counseling honorary society.

Ms. Manheim is currently in private practice in Charleston, South Carolina.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 304 pages
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated; 3rd edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556424523
• ISBN-13: 978-1556424526
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #693,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I wish Ward Wrote More, January 3, 2004

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Joe Cool "thedancingcrab" (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Myofascial Release Manual (Spiral-bound)

The author brags that Ward, who termed the phrase "myofascial release" and helped popularized it among mainstream American Osteopaths, was one of the co-authors but he only contributes two paragraphs regarding myofascial release. The book describes different techniques for different problems but the reader should be warned: Myofascial release is both clinician and patient dependent, so the book should only be a guide of what you could possibly do. Furthermore, myofascial release involves three parts: compression, traction and twist. The author just describes stretching in her techniques. Because myofascial release is so patient and clinician dependent writing a book on this particular technique is very difficult. The author has not been able to meet the challenge.

26 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a practical book, March 9, 2001

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Tarek (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Myofascial Release Manual (Spiral-bound)

This book is useful to help you apply the manual techniques of trigger point release. However,you will have to buy other books to have a complete guide about the practice of myofascial release. This book can help you.

4.0 out of 5 stars Well written book on a little understood system of the human body, November 20, 2011

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Dr. Doodle "Dr. Doodle" (Washington State) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Myofascial Release Manual (Hardcover)

This is one of a few books I purchased via Amazon on Myofascia Release therapy. This one is well written. It has many photos but I wish there were more - which would earn it all 5 stars. Highly recommended.