Nerve Mobilization for the Upper & Lower Body
$89.00
Get 2 DVDs of the Nerve Mobilization by Doug Alexander and Save. The first part covers the Radial, Median and Ulnar nerves from the neck to the fingertips. The second part addresses the sciatic, tibial and peroneal nerves.
This 2 DVD packs contain 6 hours of video from both nerve mobilization dvds. Covers advanced nerve tension tests that will allow the therapist to precisely evaluate the median, ulnar, and radial nerves, as well as the nerves the operate the leg- the sciatic nerve and various branches. Then Doug Alexander will lead you through over 65 soft tissue techniques to release and free the nerves. Great for carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, numbness, tingling, weakness, wrist pain, epicondylitis, and sciatic pain to name a few.
The advanced nerve tension tests will allow the therapist to precisely evaluate the arm & back nerves to discover exactly where they are impinged. Then Doug Alexander will show techniques to release the structures involved. These include myofascial release techniques, fluid (lymphatic) techniques, and muscle release techniques as well as direct nerve gliding and stretching. Each technique is designed to free restrictions along the path of the nerve and normalize tissue function. Doug also shows home care exercises that the client can do to help support their recovery.
About the instructor
Doug Alexander, BSc, RMT, has been studying and practicing massage therapy for over 20 years. He is the founder of The Journal of Soft Tissue Manipulation and has published over 30 papers in the massage literature. Doug brings a solid academic, kinesthetic and heart centered focus to the study of Massage Therapy. Doug has represented the profession at the University of Western Ontario’s review of Whiplash Associated Disorders and at the American Massage Therapy’s Research Foundation’s Research Think Tank.
