Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Art Riggs

Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release A Video Guide to Techniques

This seven volume (over 11 hours) encyclopaedia of bodywork gives clear demonstrations of virtually every tissue technique any therapist will need. Seeing them performed live, in real time, offers an educational experience that is impossible to achieve in books alone.

Many massage training videos just show "strokes" without delving into the complex issues of soft tissue restrictions, osseous articulations and strategies for working with the multitude of different issues we face as therapists. This extensive series is designed to stimulate creativity and problem solving skills. This  valuable resource not only shows countless strokes and strategies, but will, more importantly, demonstrate the art of working with fascia to affect profound change.

SECTION I (DVDs 1 & 2) FUNDAMENTALS - Palpation and Cultivation of Touch-Working with Layers of the Body - Body Biomechanics - How to Properly Use Fingers, Knuckles, the Fist, Forearm, and Elbow and Save Your Thumbs - Purposeful Strokes- Strategies to Lengthen Tissue, Free Adhesions, and Release Holding Patterns - Positioning of Your Client to Increase Effectiveness of Your Work - The Side-Lying Position to Dramatically Improve Your Effectiveness

SECTION II (DVDs 3, 4 &5) STRATEGIES OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE Hundreds of techniques and strategies covering the entire body. DVD 3: Legs and Pelvis. DVD 4: Continuation of the Pelvis, Rotators, Abdomen (Including the Psoas and Iliacus), and the Back. DVD 5: Working with the Shoulder Girdle, Chest, Arms, and Neck

SECTION III (DVDs 6 & 7) ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS AND INJURIES - Foot/Ankle Injuries Including Sprains, Plantar Fasciaitis, Achilles Tendonitis - Knee Pain and Dysfunction - Sciatica - Minor Back Pain - Rotator Cuff - Tennis Elbow and Wrist - Thoracic Outlet

Level: Advanced

Myoskeletal Alignment is a respected multi-modality pain management system designed to alleviate reflex muscle guarding caused by joint blockage. This is accomplished through restoration of proper neural, myofascial and skeletal function. The myoskeletal goal is to establish pain-free movement during the walking cycle.

This six volume 'Spinal Engine' DVD series based on ground breaking research developed by Dr. Serge Gracovetsky. His discovery that the spine is the engine driving the legs has dramatically altered the view of body movement and opened exciting new clinical avenues for assessing and treating chronic pain syndromes.

This high-tech video technology is enhanced with practical strategies for correcting hidden kinks in the muscle-joint kinetic chain based on Serge Gracovetsky's "Spinal Engine" concept. It took 13 months to film, this is the most extensive and expensive produced series in the bodywork industry. Don't miss it.

Over 6 hours of high definition video in a 6 DVD box-set, Myoskeletal Alignment for Lower Back, Hip and Leg Pain includes:

1. Myoskeletal Mechanic
2. Fixing Kinetic Kinks
3. Bone & Belly Work
4. Sacroiliac Syndromes
5. Toning the Core & Pelvic Floor
6. Unlocking Lumbars

Level: Advanced

These two beautifully produced, state of the art DVDs, with approximately 3 hours of instructional clinical training. Learn immediately applicable clinical massage deep tissue techniques for clients suffering neck, scapula, back, and visceral pain. Special dissection video, computer animation, and lively demos help massage therapists determine if pain originates from muscles, ligaments, joint capsules, or nerve impingement.

Improve your pain management skills today with Dr. Erik Dalton’s "3 Lines of Defense" for Chronic Myoskeletal Pain:

(1) Dalton’s very popular "Dirty-Dozen" cervico-thoracic techniques for correcting chronic neck, head, scapular, and rib pain. 12 deep tissue, myofascial release, assisted stretching (MET) and joint capsule routines.

(2) Myoskeletal Zone Therapy for twisted diaphragms. How 3rd trimester fetal developments lead to predictable torsional patterns manifesting as chronic head, neck, rib, lower back & visceral pain.

(3) Advanced Receptor Techniques for complex upper quadrant pain. Relieve pain caused by conditions such as whiplash, migraines, scoliosis & dural drag. Learn low force "receptor recoil" to restire soft tissue pain free movement.

Learn practical assessment techniques for painful conditions such as:

• Forward head posture
• Neck “Cricks”
• Head and Rib Pain
• Whiplash
• Dowager’s Hump
• Sports Injuries
• Hiatal Hernias
• Thoracic Outlet
• Scoliosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Postural Disorders

On disk one, Dr. Dalton reviews his” dirty dozen” techniques, which are 12 advanced methods for the correction of the Upper Cross Syndrome. Disk 2 reviews the treatment of more chronic and difficult cases seen involving the head, neck and upper extremity. You will learn fascial release techniques for the diaphragm, thoracic outlet region, and other areas of compensation. Later on, he reviews treatment to the base of the skull and release techniques for the sub-occipital muscles in cases of whiplash, headache and neck pain. 

Evaluation techniques are also demonstrated for altered biomechanics and release methods for the anterior and posterior cervical musculature. A great concept is utilized here: Myotherapy procedures are delivered on a glass surface under the patient, allowing the viewer to see the hand action of the practitioner. I thought it was a unique concept in teaching manual methods on patients while they are supine. Overall, you will find these clips superb. There is a lot of information to learn and review; however, being able to spin through it on this form of media allows you to learn as time allows.  Dr. Dalton does a good job of passing on the work of the late Dr. Janda.  -Review from Chiropractic Today

Level: Advanced

Advanced Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® for Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand

New Tools For Your “Toolbox of Touch”
Erik Dalton’s Myoskeletal Volume III Pain Management edition introduces 65 new deep tissue techniques for serious bodywork therapists—from the physical therapist to the orthopedic specialist -learn to beat the pain game. Two state of the art bodywork DVDs.

Beat Pain At Its Own Game…

with Erik Dalton’s two-step protocol for correcting chronic shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand pain:

1. Clinical orthopedic joint mobilization routines for fibrotic joint capsules, ligaments, and muscles.

2. Deep tissue, muscle energy, and neuroreceptor bodywork techniques for torn tendons and nerve impingement syndromes.

Learn practical & innovative bodywork soft tissue therapy for:

• Frozen Shoulder

• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

• Acromioclavicular Pain

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

• Tennis/Golfers Elbow

• Carpal Tunnel

• De Quervain Syndrome

• Trigger Fingers

On disk one, Dr. Dalton demonstrates a variety of PNF and massage techniques to mobilize all restricted barriers in ROM of the sternoclavicular joint, acromioclavicular joint, glenohumeral joint, distal and proximal radiocarpal joints, interosseous membrane and scapulothoracic joint. During his examination, Dr. Dalton takes a biomechanical approach, looking for tissue abnormality, asymmetry and motion restrictions. Next, he reviews specific conditions that are seen commonly in practice, such as thoracic outlet syndrome, supraspinatus tendonitis, subdeltoid bursitis, subscapular tendonitis and bicipital tendonitis. When treating for these painful regions, he quite often moves beyond the joint of complaint and restores function in neighboring tissues.

Disk two focuses on the elbow and wrist, ending with the treatment of a patient presenting with a frozen shoulder. He reviews various elbow conditions, such as tennis elbow, golfers elbow and ulnar entrapment. For the wrist, he presents his approach toward the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, Dequervain’s syndrome and trigger finger. The frozen shoulder demonstration that ends this section of the disk involves a number of unique procedures to improve muscle and capsular mobility. Review from Chiropractic Today

Level: Advanced

Advanced Myofascial Techniques DVD

These instructional DVDs clearly present practicing manual therapists with unique, interesting, and fresh approaches that will increase effectiveness and inspire innovation. Join Certified Advanced Rolfers and Rolf Institute® Faculty members Til Luchau and Larry Koliha. Filmed at actual Rolf Institute®-sponsored trainings in the popular "Advanced Myofascial Techniques" series.

This 5-Program DELUXE Advanced Myofascial Techniques (AMT) boxed set includes all of the following: - Five (5) AMT Programs which includes 10 DVD disks with 12+ hours of training demonstrating more than 200+ techniques in total. - Five (5) spiral bound, 50+ page workbooks/manuals including one to accompany each program.

Includes techniques for: neck jaw and head, spine and lower back, arm wrist and shoulder, legs knees and feet, pelvis hip and sacrum.

Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, topics covered include:

• Specific techniques for common structural and functional complaints
• Relieving pain, restoring lost function, and getting lasting results
• Utilizing both active and passive movement to enhance effectiveness
• Precision in working with specific tissue types and body layers
• Combining indirect or subtle work with deep or direct work
• Tracking subtle psychophysiological and nervous system responses
• Ways to work sensitively, safely, and comfortably at very deep levels.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - Set of 8 DVDs

by Michael Stanborough

Buy the whole Direct Release Myofascial Techniques series (8 DVDs) and save $100: The Feet, Thigh, Pelvis, Cervical, Trunk, IntraOral, Head & Face, and The Upper Extremity.

This 8 DVD series focuses on MyoFascial Release (MFR) techniques, each technique emphasises the most basic elements of relevant information for the client, for the therapist, for the actual performance of the technique, and to methods of incorporating client movement. The commentaries are informative, thoughtful, and practical. It is designed for intermediate to advanced bodyworkers having basic Myofascial Release training.

This series contains heaps of techniques described in detail, so that with time, practice, and experience, you can master direct MFR. Key features in this series include: Detail Myofascial release techniques,  Myofascial relation of skeletal landmarks, Movement cues, Imagery for release, and Pediatric supplement.

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Total 8 hours

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - The Feet

by Michael Stanborough

Feet and ankles are frequently injured resulting in chronic soft tissue and articular restrictions. Therapists are beginning to appreciate that these restrictions influence the overall well being of the body, especially the pelvis and the Sacro-Iliac Joints. By systematically clearing the soft tissue restrictions and then mobilising the major joints of the ankle it is possible to significantly alter not only ankle function but also the entire action of the legs and pelvis. This DVD covers techniques for: Ankle Retinaculum, Tensor Fascia Lata, Anterior Compartment, Posterior Compartment Plantar Myofascia, Retinaculum, Talus, Calcaneus, Mobilizing the Calcaneus, Fibula

Running time: 45 Mins. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - The Thigh

by Michael Stanborough

The DVD for the thigh covers all its aspects: anterior; posterior; lateral and medial. Interestingly, all of these aspects have one or more tonic muscles within them. These postural, slow twitch muscles are frequently fibrous, short and tensioned. They require Direct Release Myofascial Technique to be effectively treated. Michael shows a variety of approaches to achieving the long lasting release that therapists are looking for. Features include highly acclaimed approaches to the ITB and tensor fascia lata that won’t make your clients sweat bullets!

Running time: 50 Mins. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - The Pelvis

by Michael Stanborough

Dr. Ida Rolf considered the pelvis to the keystone of good structure. In this DVD, Michael guides the viewer through a range of releases that will assist in creating pelvic mobility and stability. Features of the DVD include low force approaches to the psoas and techniques for influencing the pelvic floor via the obturator muscles, Gluteal Fascia at the Sacrum, Sacrotuberous Ligament, Piriformis, Abdominal Wall, Suspensory Ligament of Bladder, and Pelvic Traction.

Running time: 55 Mins. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - The Cervical Region

by Michael Stanborough

Pain and stiffness in the cervical region are common presentations of clients seeking soft tissue therapy. This DVD details Direct Release Myofascial Techniques for the anterior, lateral and posterior regions of the cervical spine. Attention is given to treating the deep anterior muscles that are frequently damaged in whiplash injuries but seldom receive any effective treatment. Viewers will also be presented with approaches to restoring cervical lordosis via low force soft tissue techniques and imagery. Techniques covered are: Mastoid Process, Scalenes, First Rib, Infrahyoid region, Suprahyoid region, Deep Anterior, Cervical Curve, and Atlanto-occipital Region.

Running time: 60 Mins. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - The Trunk

by Michael Stanborough

The Trunk represents the whole area between the pelvis and neck, includes the back, lateral and front side. The first part of this series covers the Back (1 hr 23 mins). First working on the big muscles across the entire back, as well as smaller muscles that attach and working on the vertebrae. It includes a shot gun technique for releasing most shoulder and back muscles: Erector spinae, Trapezius, and Levator Scapula. These powerful techniques are supplemented with a number of highly effective prone releases. This DVD also covers Upper & Lower Back treatment. It considers coordinative movement of the body with gravity,  especially effective on releasing strain on smaller muscles on the vertebrae (multifidus) that may contribute to back pain.

The second part covers the Lateral & Anterior Aspects (1 hr 12 Mins). It shows you how to really release tight pecs. You'll be able to make real inroads into all the problems that condition is associated with - stiff shoulders, poor breathing and hunched backs. Freeing the breathing is probably the single most important release there is - this DVD shows you how to predictably get this release to occur.

Total running time: 2 Hrs. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - Intra-Oral, Head & Face

by Michael Stanborough

TMJ is one of the most complex joint in the body, it is also the most used joint in our body, its dysfunction and pain are common conditions and are frequently present in clients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and cervical whiplash. If you're not resolving headaches and stiff necks as much as you and your clients would like it's probably because you're not working with the myofascia of the TMJ. The lateral pterygoids, temporalis and masseter are a trinity of tightness in many people.

With frequent references to the skeleton to insure palpatory accuracy, this DVD guides the viewer through a range of releases suitable for the face and intra-oral structures. Attention is given to locating and treating the highly important Lateral pterygoids as well as the deep portion of the masseter at the insertion on the mandible. Techniques for the floor of the mouth and the tongue are also shown. You will be delighted at how much further you can go to resolve headaches, whiplash and of course, TMJ tension, when you learn how to work with skill and precision inside the mouth.

Running time: 45 Mins. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Direct Release Myofascial Technique - The Upper Extremity

by Michael Stanborough

Carpal tunnel is an epidemic. Over 50% of our clients report symptoms - some of them are sub-clinical while many report a range of serious symptoms. Impingement of the nerves in the arm can occur at a number of sites - this DVD starts at the axilla and progresses distally through all of the major sites where compression and restrictions can occur. There is detailed work for the hand including the palmar fascia and the flexor retinaculum. Working with the soft tissue is an essential component of working with carpal tunnel and all peripheral neuropathies. This DVD will make you an expert at dealing with this disabling condition.

Running time: 66 Mins. Note this DVD is in PAL format

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Links

• Deep Tissue Massage by Art Riggs

• Deep Tissue Techniques by Don McCann

• CTM Connective Tissue Massage by John Latz

• Key Elements of Connective Tissue Massage by John Latz