Positional Release techniques are gentle manual treatment that can be used for releasing muscle pain or spasm by positioning an area of the body in such way that it induces a therapeutic physiological response on the musculoskeletal system. The area of pain is placed in its most comfortable pain free position, and this enhances beneficial neurology and circulatory system changes. It is an excellent way to release hyper-sensitive tissue easily and spontaneously. There are many variants, also called Ortho-bionomy, strain counter-strain, and neuromuscular re-education, these technique use the body’s nervous system to remind the muscles to relax.There are many variants, also called Ortho-bionomy, strain counter-strain, and neuromuscular re-education, these technique use the body’s nervous system to remind the muscles to relax.
This comprehensive DVD shows how to release the most common dysfunctions with ease and skill. This DVD contains almost 3 hours of information. It is formatted in WideScreen for better viewing.
INSTRUCTOR: Diana Haynes has been practicing various forms of bodywork for over 30 years. She brings her technical skill and clear teaching style to this great DVD! See an interview with Diana Haynes here.
DVD CHAPTER DETAILS:
Introduction 18:32
1 introduction
2 history
3 how it works
4 basic technique
5 summary
Evaluation 9:06
1 standing evaluation
2 table evaluation
Shoulder & Arm 44:30
1 tendon location
2 supraspinatus
3 subscapularis
4 infaspinatus
5 teres major
6 coracoid process
7 serratus anterior
8 pectoralis major
9 bicipital groove
10 deltoid
11 rhomboids
12 the arm & hand
Spine 22:40
1 thoracic spine
2 quadratus lumborum
3 lumbar spine
Pelvis & Leg 36:28
1 long and short leg
2 the sacrum
3 the knee
4 hamstring strain
5 the ankle
Neck 27:36
1 lateral neck
2 posterior neck
3 anterior neck
Integration 17:33
1 session A
2 session B
3 session C
Review: ***** Five stars, Valuable resource, highly recommended!
Excellent quality, Good value for money, 3 hours of information & techniques, Covers positional release for the entire body, Easily integrated into any practice, Valuable training aid for any level massage therapists. AMT Newsletter “In Good Hands” Reviewed by Tyraus Farelly.