Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release

Description

By Jane Johnson

2nd Edition, 2018

ISBN: 9781492567622

Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release, 2nd edition, is a practical guide to understanding and applying soft tissue release (STR), including how it can be used to deactivate trigger points and maximise 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