This Myofascial Release approach is indirect, gentle, and will integrate well with other manual approaches and electrotherapy modalities. The techniques presented here have been utilized for acute and chronic clients, suffering from pediatric, orthopedic, geriatric, sports medicine and,neurologic disorders. Our protocols address both acute and severe inflammatory problems. Difficult and complex pathologies such as burns and nonunion fractures benefit significantly when the methods are applied properly. Edema and lymphatic congestion, both acute and chronic, improve. First aide for sports injuries and trauma attain exceptional results with the Soft Tissue Myofascial Release technique. Old scars, fibromyalgia, myofibrositis, venous congestion, joint and soft-tissue adhesions will change within a few treatment sessions.

This book is particularly useful for training and work with a variety of patients, especially Physicians, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Physical Therapists, as well as Occupational, Massage, and other Manual Therapists.

This fourth volume in the series treats human ailments via 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 helps to decrease pain and increase movement by affecting 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 of all ages.

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.