Art Riggs – Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release

Salepage : Art Riggs – Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release

This seven volume Video series is designed as a full Deep Tissue Course which will be extremely useful to individual therapists wishing to expand their myofascial and therapeutic skills and the way they work with tissue. In addition to the complex issues of soft tissue restrictions, osseous articulations and neurological patterns, this series clearly demonstrates countless strokes and strategies. More importantly, it conveys the qualitative art of working with tissue to effect profound change.

Table of Contents

Section I: The Fundamentals(DVDs 1 & 2)

• Refining Touch, Working Through Superficial Muscles to Deep Layers – Biomechanics of Working Tissue Deeply
• Caveats – Areas of Caution for Deep Work
• Tools of Deep Tissue Massage – Saving your Thumbs and Fingers
• Proper Use of Fingers, Knuckles, Fist, Forearm, and Elbow
• Massage Strokes and Techniques
• Lengthening Tissue, Freeing Adhesions, and Releasing Holding Patterns
• Positioning of Clients to Increase Effectiveness of Your Work
• The Side-Lying Position to Dramatically Improve Your Effectiveness

Section II: Strategies

Body Content:(DVDs 3, 4 & 5)
Hundreds of strategies to integrate into your practice.

DVD #3: The Legs and Pelvis

• Balancing the Ankle and Foot and Increasing Mobility
• The Anterior and Posterior Lower Leg
• Working with the Knee for Mobility and to Free Restrictions
• The Upper Leg – Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors
• The Pelvis – Rotators, Hips, Sacrum, and Coccyx

DVD #4: Continuation of the Pelvis, Abdomen and Back

• Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas, Iliacus, External Abdomen, Diaphragm and the Breath
• The Back
• Spinal Mechanics and Mobilization of Vertebrae and Ribs
• Major Back Muscles – Erector Spinae, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, and Others
• Side-lying Work on the Back

DVD #5: Working with the Shoulder Girdle, Chest, Arms, and Neck

• Shoulder Girdle – Freeing the Scapula, Rotator Cuff, Chest, and First Rib
• The Arms/Hand/Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, and Upper Arm
• The Neck and Head in Prone and Supine Position
• Anterior and Posterior Neck and Vertebral Mobilization
• Superficial Muscles of the Skull and Jaw

Section III: Advanced Techniques for Troubleshooting & Treating Injuries

Body Content:

• Stretching and strengthening suggestions.(DVDs 6 & 7)
• Foot and Ankle Injuries – Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis, Ankle Sprains
• Knee Pain and Dysfunction
• Sciatica
• Minor Back Pain
• Rotator Cuff
• Tennis Elbow, Wrist Complaints, and Repetitive Strain Injuries
• Thoracic Outlet Problems

Many additional strategies are also covered in the Deep Tissue Massage Manual 7-DVD set, such as working off the massage table in seated and standing postures and suggestions for rehabilitative home programs of strengthening and stretching for your clients. These massage videos can help you take your deep tissue massage and myofascial release skills and knowledge to the next level.

About the Actor

Art Riggs is a Certified Advanced Rolfer® and massage therapist who has been teaching bodywork since 1988. He has worked with several Olympic athletes, professional football and basketball players, and professional dancers and musicians to treat injuries and to improve performance. He has conducted numerous workshops for health spas and for medical professionals, including physical therapists, and has assisted in Rolf Institute trainings.

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