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Critically acclaimed... medius/minimus to lift the hip to get up over larger boulders. Without proper firing of the lateral spring system, repeated foot strike in activities such as running will soon tire the quadratus and deplete an athlete's energy. "I cannot think of anything that was left out of this massive work and I think every massage therapist who owns a copy will refer to it almost every day." Lisa Mertz, Massage Therapy Journal Clinical Massage Therapy: Understanding, Assessing and Treating Over 70 Conditions by Fiona Rattray, RMT with Linda Ludwig, RMT An essential resource for massage therapists and students Over 70 conditions, over 100 illustrations, over 1,100 pages, fully indexed, extensively researched. Each condition includes: An explanation of the pathological or traumatic process and expected symptoms. An assessment protocol with expected outcomes. A testing appendix gives easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for all tests included in the book. Clear treatment plans including contraindications, specific massage techniques, remedial exercises and self-care. Once motion restricted joints are normalized, the QL and lateral thoracolumbar fascia (image 2) are addressed. When overworked, these tissues pull the ribs toward the hip and bow the spine. To begin correcting this condition, the therapist applies lateral to medial pressure in the lateral strands of fascia and muscle belly as client attempts slow, controlled hip-hikes. As a Golgi tendon organ release is felt, the therapist meets the next restrictive barrier and slowly sinks deeper into the tissue. Finally, all in one text! $70.75 US Shipping/handling not included. Discounts available for schools and bookstores. TO ORDER: Call: 519-883-8286 Fax: 519-883-0265 www.clinicalmassagetherapy.com Other title available: Massage Therapy: An Approach to Treatments by Fiona Rattray, RMT (1994) visit massageandbodywork.com to access your digital magazine 65