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Book SynopsisThe rehabilitation professions are under pressure to innovate in order to deliver services to a growing market of increasingly savvy consumers. These consumers are no longer limited to their conventional care choices and have access to quality online resources for many of their needs. Rehabilitation professionals'' pressures are compounded by increased productivity demands, technical information overload, and increasing risks for professional burnout. In short, rehabilitation is in need of rehabilitation in order to transition into the next generation of health care delivery. Unfortunately innovation and creativity have not been, nor are they now, in the curriculums of these professions. The schools continue to churn out graduates doing what has been done before, and current providers are admonished by their professional organisations to practice only what has high level research evidence to support the practice. Meanwhile, veteran professionals as both employees and owners find themselves faced with the acute need to innovate in order to survive and flourish. This book fills the critical void in knowledge and application of how to best transform both the individual and the organisations that are responsible for professional practice, education, and policy.

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Book SynopsisThe rehabilitation professions are under pressure to innovate in order to deliver services to a growing market of increasingly savvy consumers. These consumers are no longer limited to their conventional care choices and have access to quality online resources for many of their needs. Rehabilitation professionals'' pressures are compounded by increased productivity demands, technical information overload, and increasing risks for professional burnout. In short, rehabilitation is in need of rehabilitation in order to transition into the next generation of health care delivery. Unfortunately innovation and creativity have not been, nor are they now, in the curriculums of these professions. The schools continue to churn out graduates doing what has been done before, and current providers are admonished by their professional organisations to practice only what has high level research evidence to support the practice. Meanwhile, veteran professionals as both employees and owners find themselves faced with the acute need to innovate in order to survive and flourish. This book fills the critical void in knowledge and application of how to best transform both the individual and the organisations that are responsible for professional practice, education, and policy.

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Book SynopsisAged 16, Rachel Krentzman was diagnosed with scoliosis. At 32 she suffered a herniated disk and was told she would have to modify her activities for the rest of her life - instead, Rachel is now a walking testimonial for how yoga can be used therapeutically to heal your back pain. An easy and straightforward read, this manual contains step by step illustrated instruction for you to address the physical and emotional factors of your scoliosis. The exercises are easy to follow and perform, and no technical knowledge or prior experience of yoga is required. Foundational anatomy is carefully explained so that you can understand your body and your scoliosis before applying the exercises. Exemplary case studies will help you on the path to alleviating your back pain without surgery.Trade ReviewFull of resourceful wisdom, new and eternal. -- Loren M. Fishman, M.D. B.Phil., Assistant Clinical Professor, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, author, Healing Yoga: Yoga cures for 20 common conditions, and many moreThis book is a uniquely successful guide towards a deeper understanding of both the reader's own body dynamics as well as yoga in its fuller context. The book addresses the physical and emotional consequences of living with scoliosis through therapeutic poses, breathing techniques and intention-setting that the reader can easily adopt at home. I highly recommend this book to both patients and clinicians alike. -- Melanie R. Fiorella, MD – Center for Integrative Medicine, UC San Diego HealthTable of ContentsForeword. Matthew J. Taylor. Introduction. PART ONE: THE PRINCIPLES. 1. Understanding Scoliosis. 2. Understanding Yoga Therapy. PART TWO: THE PRACTICE. 3. Releasing Tension. 4. Elongation and Symmetry. 5. Traction. 6. Mind-Body Tools. PART THREE: SUMMARY. 7. The Ten-Step Practice to Unwind Your Spine. References.

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Book SynopsisSupporting yoga therapists to create a programme of care for those living with chronic pain, this guide brings pain science, creativity and yoga together for the first time. It includes the emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual in its definition of pain and acknowledges there that is no simple physical 'fix'. The book offers advice on creating an environment that restores hope and meaning to clients, and on building a successful business by creating a community of support. Matt Taylor's blend of creativity and yoga came from his own chronic spine pain as a physical therapist and his discovery of yoga therapy which led to his yoga-based rehabilitation clinic.Trade ReviewYoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain, is a provocative, yet humorous book that will likely shake, stir and then ultimately expand your notion of Yoga therapy, in ways that will deeply reward you both professionally and personally. .... And maybe even move you a little further towards eudaimonia. -- From the foreword by John Kepner MA MBA C-IAYT, Executive Director, International Association of Yoga TherapistsIn his new book Yoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain Doctor Mathew Taylor personifies the concept of Acharya. One who has mastered a concept and then leads by example. Highly recommended for integrative health practitioners, students and anyone in pain. -- Larry Payne Ph.D., C-IAYT Co-Author Yoga Therapy and Integrative Medicine, Founding President International Association of Yoga TherapistsIn this important work, Matthew Taylor has masterfully woven together the science of pain, physiology and authentic, contemporary yoga therapy. Through the crucible of his personal experience with chronic pain and informed by his work as a physical therapist and yoga therapist, Matthew provides insight into the efficacy of a well-planned therapeutic yoga intervention, while asking readers to use discrimination in what they may have previously believed about pain, yoga and effective living. Matthew's writing style is delightfully entertaining, making its important content easy to assimilate. -- Leigh Blashki, C-IAYT, past-President Yoga Australia, IAYT Council of Advisors, Founder Aust. Inst. Yoga TherapyYoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain offers a unique blend of ancient wisdom, modern science and common sense together with an invitation to personal transformation and practical tools to make it happen. This is the essential guide to using Yoga as a support for pain management. -- Joseph Le Page, MA, Founder, Integrative Yoga TherapyIntegrating pain science, yoga and creativity, Taylor masterfully introduces a new paradigm for patient care. A must read for all health care professionals seeking a novel and effective approach for the treatment of chronic pain. -- Dr. Lori Rubenstein Fazzio, DPT, PT, MAppSc, C-IAYT, Loyola Marymount University Yoga Studies Faculty, Clinical Director Yoga Therapy Rx, CEO Mosaic Physical TherapyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; 1. Yoga; 2. Implications; 3. Wisdom; 4. Pain; 5. Creativity; 6. Discovery; 7. Practices; Conclusion; Tables; Figures; References

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Book SynopsisA guide to yoga therapy for post-stroke rehabilitation, this book is for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, but also for occupational, recreational, physical and speech therapists who work with people with stroke and may integrate yoga into their practice.Rooted in evidence-based research and written by two yoga teachers who are also academics and researchers in rehabilitation, the book provides basic information about stroke and neuroplasticity, discusses the mind body disconnect that often occurs after stroke, and provides instruction on how to improve balance, strength and range of motion. It also covers effective meditation techniques to help overcome the stress and emotional impact of stroke. Clear photographs demonstrate yoga postures and activities specifically adapted for stroke patients, alongside case studies.Trade ReviewNo matter if you are sitting with your first student post-stroke, or have taught for years as an early pioneer, there is much to discover in the pages ahead. -- Matthew J. Taylor, PT, PhD, C-IAYT, Founder and Director of SmartSafeYogaProven, practical advice and example practices for therapists who want to integrate yoga into their therapeutic practice. -- Linda S. Williams, MD, Principal Investigator, VA HSR&D Precision Monitoring QUERI and Professor of Neurology, Indiana University School of MedicineTable of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction. Chapter 2. Exploring Stroke Basics. Chapter 3. Exploring Yoga Basics. Chapter 4. Yoga and Stroke Research. Chapter 5. Therapeutic Yoga into Practice. Chapter 6. Asanas. Chapter 7. Restorative Asanas. Chapter 8. Pranayama. Chapter 9. Meditation. 10. Description of Mudras. Chapter 11. Case Reports. Chapter 12. Sample Practices. Chapter 13. Tips and Resources. Chapter 14. Prevention.

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