The Myofascial Release Manual

Carol J. Manheim has taken years of knowledge and expertise and incorporated them with the actual intent and result of the myofascial release treatment techniques to bring to the pages of this Fourth Edition essential information for the student and clinician in search of basic information or wanting to refine more experienced skills of these manual therapy techniques.

Features inside the Fourth Edition:

-Techniques re-titled to reflect the sensation felt by both the therapist and the patient
-More than 75 new photographs—Over 450 in total
-Some photographs are shown as a series to allow for movement to be seen during some techniques
-Bolded text to call attention to major warnings, contraindications, and target vital information
-Italicized text to call attention to important words and key points
-More synthesized use of text and photographs to allow for ease of reading and reference
-User-friendly organization throughout the text
-Photographs use arrows to show direction of stretch and movement
-“Carol’s Nuggets” of pearls of wisdom are included throughout the text
-Contributions from renowned experts Sam Kegerreis, Robert O. Ward, and Steven Nowicki 

The Myofascial Release Manual, Fourth Edition continues in the tradition of past editions and presents expert hand placement for the upper quarter, lower quarter, cervical region, abdominal muscles, back muscles, and many more.

Sections include:

-Introduction to Myofascial Release
-Basic Myofascial Release Techniques
-Advanced Myofascial Release Techniques
-Evaluation
-Additional Resources 

The description and photographs in The Myofascial Release Manual, Fourth Edition help the therapist experience the technique, making this the continued go-to reference for students and clinicians in physical therapy, manual therapy, and occupational therapy alike.

The book contains black-and-white illustrations.

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.

Booknews

This spiral-bound manual, illustrated with many b&w photos, was designed to demonstrate hand placement for most muscles in the body and to answer questions frequently heard in courses taught by the author, a physical therapist and counselor in private practice in Charleston, SC. It includes articles that have appeared in peer- reviewed journals and commercial texts. The expanded third edition presents both basic and advanced steps for soft-tissue mobilization. Also covers issues such as the development of myofascial release as an osteopathic technique and the significance of touch and nonverbal communication. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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.