Whether for sporting competition, work, or the maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are strong, supple, and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues plays an essential role in maintaining healthy muscles. Soft Tissue Release will transform any treatment, allowing specific problems to be addressed rapidly and effectively.

This essential guide is a compact yet comprehensive source of information for the manual therapist and will unlock the secrets of soft tissue release (STR). The book is clearly illustrated through a series of diagrams and photo sequences to show the techniques involved. Soft Tissue Release is divided into eight parts, introducing STR and then covering the technique, the lower and upper limbs, the trunk, and the neck. Pre- and post- event treatment and self-treatment are also clearly explained.

Whether for sporting competition, work or generally for the maintenance of posture, everyone needs muscles that are strong, supply and in balance. Regular manipulation of the soft tissues has an essential role to play and this work should transform any treatment, allowing specific problems to be rapidly and effectively addressed. This updated guide is a compact yet comprehensive source of information for the physical therapist and will unlock the secrets of "STR". The book is clearly illustrated through a series of diagrams and photo sequences to show the techniques involved. The book is divided into 8 parts, introducing "STR" and then going on to cover the technique, the lower and upper limbs, the trunk and the neck. Pre and post event treatment and self treatment are also clearly explained.

a technique that's adaptable, dynamic, effective and safe
This book is now on the reading list of many schools, colleges and institutes and is required reading for all students of sports therapy as well as practitioners. It's success is based on the fact that the author is well versed in her art, knows what she is talking about, and conveys her principles in a very easy to understand format without patronising the reader. If you are a student or practitioner of any physical therapy, you can't afford to ignore this book. It will transform your career!

Mary Sanderson, BA sports studies, LSSM (DIP) sports massage, certificate in neuro muscular reeducation (NMR), is a full-time sports massage therapist and runs her own practice in Hastings, Sussex. She is a senior tutor for the London School of Sports Massage (LSSM) and the National School of Sports Massage, Ireland. She also gives lectures to chiropractors and chartered physiotherapists on their CPD programs.

2004-08-11 STR a Must for all Physical Therapists

This book is a Must for anyone studying or practising any form of Physical Therapy. Having been shown the technique of STR, and putting it in to practice by the author herself I can certainly confirm she knows her subject, which is very clearly emphasised in the explanation and clarity of the technique in her book. I can recommend very highly the techniques and have had some Excellent results when working with clients. I have found this book to be one that I often refer to and it has a very important place on my therapy bookshelf. A book well worth the money and investment.