Structural Bodywork E-Book, 1st Edition

PrefaceAcknowledgementsSection 1: Background and History of Structural BodyworkStructural bodywork: An overview A brief history of structural bodyworkStructural bodywork in the context of other complementary therapiesWhat is structural bodywork?Structural bodywork – some frequently asked questionsSection 2: Our Somatic OrganisationThe mapping of manThe techniques of structural bodyworkStructure and functionThe connective tissue networkThe oscillatory properties of the fascial networkSection 3: Practical ManualA catalogue of some common postural dysfunctionsSome useful models for working with structurePracticum – assessment, technique and strategy in structural bodyworkA first approximation to balancing structureWorking in the sagittal planeWorking on the frontal planeWorking on the transverse planeWorking with the shoulder girdlesWorking with the external rotation of the leg

"The author displays an in-depth knowledge of all the currently taught philosophies, presenting many paradigms of manual medicine that are concurrent with contemporary care: massage, yoga, acupuncture, Pilates, Alexander technique, Rolfing, Feldenkrais, osteopathy and chiropractic. Smith has ably summarised the work of other practitioners, individualised some of his own contributions and produced a practical 'how-to' manual with a clear and simple working protocool." Complementary Medicine"This is an essential purchase for chiropractors that focus on soft-tissue technique, as it provides an intelligent, yet highly readable, discussion on structural bodywork, building on the theories of Ida Rolf (Rolfing) and Feldenkrais. It focuses on the issues of posture and structure and the functional limitations that arise from them and presents a broader context of discussion that includes chiropractic."Chiropractic Journal of Australia, December 2005