<p>This significantly revised new edition features an easy-to-use format that provides basic theory and assessment of neuromuscular conditions followed by an extensive overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage Ñ including trigger point therapy, friction techniques, myofascial techniques, and stretching. Step-by-step treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions are clearly outlined using detailed descriptions and illustrations side-by-side. Downloadable assessment forms and 90-minutes of video on proper deep tissue massage techniques are included on the companion Evolve website.</p><br><br><ul><li><b>Excellent organization and standard layout</b> for each condition makes information easy to find and follow. </li> <p><li><b>Step-by-step routines for treatment of conditions</b> are outlined using clear descriptions and illustrations side-by-side. </li> <p><li><b>Coverage of the most common techniques</b> includes trigger point therapy, friction techniques, myofascial techniques, and stretching to give you an excellent base from which to start incorporating deep tissue massage into massage practice.</li> <p><li><b>Full color art program</b> features a visually striking design with vibrant photos and illustrations that appeal to visual learners.</li> <p><li><b>Pedagogical features</b> include learning objectives, key terms, and an end-of-book glossary to help you focus on key content. </li> <p><li><b>Appendices</b> provide key resources on trigger points and pain referral patterns, indications/contraindications for deep tissues massage, and blank assessment forms for use in practice.</li><li><b>Student resources on Evolve</b> companion website provide downloadable assessment forms and videos of deep tissue techniques.</li></ul><br><br><ul><li><b>NEW! 4-color art program</b> features all new photos of the best techniques, body mechanics, and draping to better illustrate content. </li> <p><li><b>NEW! 90 minutes of video</b> on the Evolve companion website vividly demonstrate the proper techniques needed to master deep tissue massage.</li> <p><li><b>NEW! Expanded coverage of theory and assessment</b> gives you the background you need on documentation, techniques, and assessments before you begin learning how to perform deep tissue massage. </li> <p><li><b>NEW! Anatomic illustrations</b> provide a refresher on pertinent anatomy right before the book heads into treatment coverage to reinforce the essential relationship between anatomy and proper massage. </li> <p><li><b>NEW! Expert reviewers</b>, including Joe Muscolino, Sandy Fritz, and more, ensure material is accurate and appropriate for courses on deep tissue. </li><li><b>NEW! Author Jeffrey Simancek</b>, former Curriculum Manager for Corinthian and current massage educator, brings extensive career school teaching and curriculum experience to the book. </li></ul>