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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPART I: ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT TECHNIQUES 1. Introduction to Palpation 2. The Art and Science of Muscle Palpation 3. Draping and Basic Massage Strokes 4. Body Mechanics for the Manual Therapist 5. Anatomy, Physiology, and Treatment of Trigger Points 6. Stretching 7. Orthopedic assessment NEW and UNIQUE! 8. Postural assessment NEW and UNIQUE! 9. Muscle testing assessment NEW and UNIQUE! PART 2: BONE PALPATION AND LIGAMENTS 10. Upper Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments 11. Axial Body Bone Palpation and Ligaments 12. Lower Extremity Bone Palpation and Ligaments PART 3: MUSCLE PALPATION 13. Tour #1: Palpation of the Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle 14. Tour #2: Palpation of the Neck Muscles 15. Tour #3: Palpation of the Muscles of the Head 16. Tour #4: Palpation of the Muscles of the Arm 17. Tour #5: Palpation of the Muscles of the Forearm 18. Tour #6: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand 19. Tour #7: Palpation of the Trunk Muscles 20. Tour #8: Palpation of the Pelvic Muscles 21. Tour #9: Palpation of the Thigh Muscles 22. Tour #10: Palpation of the Leg Muscles 23. Tour #11: Palpation of the Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot
