Positional Release Techniques (Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques)

By Leon Chaitow

Positional Release Techniques, 2nd Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all methods of spontaneous release by positioning. The easy to follow text is extensively illustrated with two-colour line drawings.Compares all major positional release methods: from strain/counterstrain to functional osteopathy, - so an appealing text for all bodyworkersDetails step-by-step use of these manual methods - making it clearer to students and practitionersDescribes integrated use with other manual methods such as MET (muscle energy techniques)Provides explanations of treatment of both muscle and joint problemsExplains how the methods can be used for bedridden patientsEmphasises safety and usefulness in both acute and chronic settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0443070814
• ISBN13: 9780443070815
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Useful for the practicing physician and student

Pretty good book though I was surprised about the author's comment about the late, great osteopath Larry Jones who actually developed positional release through strain/counterstrain.I remember Larry as being a friendly, helpful chap who was much more flexible regarding his techniques rather than the rigid clinician that the author describes. Regardless, the British Osteopath Chaitow goes into details of the various positional release techniques such as strain/counterstrain, functional release etc. which helps clarifies all the terminology. Chaitow also has a video which is a good acompaniment to the book. Kind of wish I had this for the boards.

It's THE book !

On a very complete way, once more, Chaitow shows on Positional Release Techiniques important ways to restablish functional state of different structure, such as muscle spasm, enhacing circulation and more. A very fine book that will be usefull for many manual trehapists. If you have any doubt, don't wait more, acquire it !