This practical, hands-on guide provides you with the tools you need to perform and incorporate Positional Release Technique into your practice. A nonforceful form of manual therapy, Positional Release can be used to treat a wide variety of dysfunctions, such as scoliosis, myofascial pain syndrome, low back pain, and neck pain. By focusing on the underlying physiology and the reason for application of the treatment techniques described, as well as development of observation, palpation, and patient handling skills by the therapist, the author creates a bridge for traditionally trained therapists to make the transition into a more holistic systems approach to evaluation, treatment, and patient-therapist relationships.

Organized into three parts, the book begins with a full discussion of dynamic systems theory and the theoretical foundations of Positional Release. Examination, evaluation, treatment intervention, & patient response are also discussed. With more than 200 illustrations, the second part provides step-by-step instructions for muscular, joint, and isometric applications of the technique. These excellent illustrations of each muscle and photographs demonstrating the technique enhance the explanation for each release. Finally, relevant case studies are included that allow you to see how the technique can be applied in practice.
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