Edited by Jennie Longbottom, published by Churchill Livingstone.

"Acupuncture in Manual Therapy" is a comprehensive overview of manual therapy interventions combined with acupuncture management of musculoskeletal disorders covering all major joints of the body.

The book is intended to offer physiotherapists and students of acupuncture a clinical reasoning model, whilst supporting suggested interventions with the relevant evidence base in order to alleviate pain, restore function and facilitate rehabilitation within musculoskeletal management. It places an emphasis on the neurophysiological processes of pain management stressing the importance of using the correct intervention for the relevant presenting pain mechanism.

Each chapter of this book discusses suggested manual intervention, acupuncture evidence and physiological processes underpinning this combined approach to musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction including meridian acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, electroacupuncture, tens and trigger point acupuncture as a means of addressing the varying pain patterns presented within musculoskeletal rehabilitation. This book provides knowledge from distinctive and prominent contributors from the world of manual therapy and acupuncture whilst this expertise is further supported by the provision of student case studies to offer support and enhance learning.

Features:-

Twelve chapters addressing each of the major joint of the musculoskeletal system ¦ Over 100 images ¦ A clinical reasoning model for manual therapy and acupuncture intervention ¦ Relevant case studies that support the student undertaking acupuncture training

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By James Earls & Tom Myers

Fascia is our biological fabric that plays a vital role in support, posture, and stability. In recent years, the topic of fascia has attracted many scientific research and gain great interests in the world of massage therapy. In Fascial Release for Structural Balance, authors James Earls and Thomas Myers—both respected bodyworkers—argue that approaching the fascia requires “a different eye, a different touch, and tissue-specific techniques.” Designed for bodyworkers using manual therapy, including massage therapists, this book offers a detailed introduction to structural anatomy and fascial release techniques, including postural analysis, complete technique descriptions, and the art of proper assessment of a patient through “BodyReading.” Through informed assessment and manipulation of fascial patterns, it is hoped that the therapists can help address many chronic strain patterns clients bring to the clinic.

This book is 287 pages, printed in colour with more than 400 coloured photographs and illustrations, composed of 9 chapters. Chapter 1 gives an introduction to fascial release technique, followed by Chapter 2 on developing the skills of touch, and the authors proposed the DASIE (Development, Assessment, Strategy, Intervention, Ending) model for structural bodywork. Chapter 3 gives an overview on the art of BodyReading. Chapters 5 through 9 provide the anatomy & techniques for specific parts of the body: the foot & lower leg, the knee and thigh, the hip, the abdomen, thorax & breathing, the spine, the shoulder and arm. Each chapter starts with the anatomy of related bones, ligaments & muscles, BodyReading technique and the fascial release techniques. The book ended with Appendices on the anatomy trains and contraindications.

Author James Earls practices Structural Integration and massage therapy in Belfast and is the director of Ultimate Massage Solutions and Kinesis UK. He studied under Tom Myers, and regularly teaches in the Anatomy Trains workshops throughout Europe. Author Thomas Myers is the author of the famous Anatomy Trains books (Elsevier 2001, 2009). Tom teaches certification in Structural Integration and continuing professional development courses worldwide for manual and movement therapists from many professions.

This book is just recently published in Spetember 2010, and available from www.terrarosa.com.au  at $39.95.

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By Lu Shaojie, edited by David Mayor

This text is straightforward and practical covering 127 musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders for which acupuncture treatment is particularly indicated.

Divided into seven chapters, the first four are arranged by body part and include both musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, while the three remaining chapters focus almost exclusively on neurological disorders.

Each chapter offers a wealth of information on from 8 to 31 different conditions (a total of 127 in all), and each condition is covered both from a Western medical and a Chinese medical (TCM) perspective, with sections on Clinical manifestations, Pattern identification, Treatment, Method, and Clinical notes.

FEATURES:

• Practical reference text covering 127 musculoskeletal and nervous system disorders for which acupuncture treatment is particularly indicated
• Disorders treated include sports injuries, work-related injuries, and disorders of the central nervous system, cranial nerves and peripheral nerves
• More than 475 high-quality illustrations depicting anatomic structures and empirical and standard point locations
• Needling insertion direction clearly demonstrated by 138 colour photographs
• Detailed clinical manifestations with full TCM pattern identification and fully explained point prescriptions for each disorder
• Full details of needling techniques for all points in a clearly laid-out format
• Wide selection of representative case histories
• Comprehensive Chinese medicine and Western medicine glossaries and an extensive index.

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'Acupuncture for Musculoskeletal Injury' introduces the etiology and pathogenesis, diagnostic highlights, syndrome differentiation and treatment, selection of acupuncture points and therapeutic methods for 69 kinds of musculoskeletal injuries with commentary, acupuncture points and clinical explanations. It also records the manipulation and needling technique as well as the course of treatment.

The final part describes the therapeutic efficacy, treatment time for the disease and modifications. It not only introduces empirical therapeutic schemes of acupuncture and moxibustion, but also discusses the external application of Chinese medicinals for the diseases that do not respond well to acupuncture therapy. It is a real pragmatic reference book for clinical acupuncturists.

The author, Lu Shao-jie, Acupuncture and Moxibustion of the Peoples Hospital in Xiangyang District, Hubei Province, has treated more than 300 diseases, especially cerebrovascular diseases and sequelae. In addition, he has summed up many effective therapeutic regimens for nervous system disorders, hyperostosis and musculoskeletal injury.

This is a Hardback and excellently priced at $62.00, Special Price of $55.80, for a short time only.

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Recent research shows a high prevalence of work-related injury among manual therapists, which can lead to interruption or even termination of one's career. However, injury is far from inevitable. Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition offers a unique, comprehensive and authoritative approach to work-related injury prevention and ergonomics for these practitioners, with proven methods to help students and professionals avoid injury, preserve their health and prolong their careers. The book adopts a positive tone and provides practical, real-life tips and strategies to help practitioners maintain their health and protect their investment in their career. Practitioners can also use the information in Save Your Hands! to help them more effectively address their clients' musculoskeletal symptoms and injuries. So while they learn to save their hands (and back, neck and shoulders), they also enhance their practice.

The authors are leading experts in the field of ergonomics and injury prevention. In an accessible, richly-illustrated format, Save Your Hands! 2nd Edition shows how to:

• Design your treatment space so you can work safely and efficiently
• Find alternative techniques to protect vulnerable parts of your body
• Improve your body mechanics to work with less physical stress and greater comfort
• Stay in shape with a physical conditioning program developed specifically for manual therapists
• Recognize early symptoms and address them effectively before they lead to injury

352 pages, 83 photos and illustrations, softcover. Available from Akasha Books Limited, New Zealand.