The Original Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release DVD Set
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A Video Guide to Techniques
My Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release DVD set offers students more than 11 hours of training material. It serves as a companion to my Massage Therapist Manual: A Visual Guide to Techniques. The DVD set is a full-study clinical training course for massage therapists who wish to expand their expertise. These videos can help you take your deep tissue massage and myofascial release skills and knowledge to the next level.
Massage schools and colleges use the Art Riggs DTMTES manual and video series as the basis for massage training programs over 100 hours in length. This extensive series shows countless strokes and techniques to demonstrate the qualitative art of working with deep tissues to effect profound change.
Notable Acknowledgements
“I wish I had had this resource 12 years ago when I was in physical therapy school. These products have dramatically improved the quality of my work and saved my body from injury.”
– Patrick HannumPhysical Therapist & Rolfer
“Deep Tissue Myofascial Release Massage has enabled our school to plan a 100-hour curriculum around its clear progression, from the basic skills to clearly defined strategies.”
– Julie MorrisonDirector of Massage Western Career CollegePleasant Hill, CA
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, Fists, Forearms, and Elbows
- 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 | 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 | DVDs 6 & 7
Includes several stretching and strengthening suggestions.
- 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
The Deep Tissue Massage & Myofascial Release DVD set covers many additional strategies. They include working off the massage table in seated and standing postures and suggestions for rehabilitative home strengthening and stretching programs for your clients.