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Tables of Contents for Body Mechanics and Self-Care Manual
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
Acknowledgments
xi
Reviewers
xiii
Introduction to Body Mechanics and Self-Care
1
13
Purpose of the Book
1
5
A New Approach to Body Mechanics
2
1
Imitation versus Initiation
3
1
Resistance to Learning by Initiation
4
1
How Is Massage Learned?
5
1
The Conceptual Framework
6
1
Kinesthetic Experience
7
1
Combining Conceptual Comprehension with Kinesthetic Experience
8
1
Layout of the Text
8
1
Definitions
9
3
Body Mechanics
10
1
Ergonomics
10
2
Self-Care
12
1
Summary
12
1
References
13
1
Meta-Principles---Introduction to the More System
14
19
The More System of Body Mechanics
15
16
Movement
16
3
Observation
19
3
Rest
22
5
Ease and Exploration
27
4
Summary
31
1
References
32
1
Principles of Physics---Moving and Static Objects, Weight and Pressure
33
26
Where Do Rules for Body Mechanics Come From?
34
22
The Law of Inertia
35
1
The Second Law of Motion
36
1
The Law of Action and Reaction
37
3
The Law of Structural Alignment
40
3
Centering
43
5
Breathing
48
2
Balance
50
2
Grounding
52
2
Weight Shift
54
1
Base of Support
55
1
Troubleshooting Poor Body Mechanics
56
2
Summary
58
1
References
58
1
Eastern Influences on Body Mechanics
59
23
Traditional Chinese Medicine
60
3
Amma (or Anma)
61
1
Shiatsu
62
1
Tuina (Chinese Treatment Massage)
62
1
Jin Shin Do
62
1
Tai Chi Chuan
63
1
Ayurvedic Medicine
63
3
Ayurvedic Massage
65
1
Yoga
65
1
The Eastern Perspective on Body Mechanics and Self-Care
66
13
Bending the Knees
66
2
Maintain Relaxed Readiness
68
1
Lean or Sink
69
1
Align the Upper Extremities
70
1
Grounding
71
3
Maintain Balance
74
1
Use Yin and Yang
75
1
Breathing
76
3
Troubleshooting Poor Body Mechanics
79
1
Summary
80
1
References
80
2
Movement Reeducation Influences on Body Mechanics
82
27
Movement Reeducation
83
16
Swedish Gymnastics
83
6
Alexander Technique
89
1
Bartenieff Fundamentals
90
2
Schneider Self-Healing Techniques
92
1
Aston Patterning®
93
1
Feldenkrais Work®
94
1
Trager® Work
95
3
Hanna Somatics Education
98
1
Movement Reeducation Guidelines for Body Mechanics and Self-Care
99
8
Self-Observation
100
1
External Feedback
101
2
Rest
103
1
Use ``Baby Steps''
103
1
Learn to Play
104
2
Recognize the Unity of the Body
106
1
Summary
107
1
References
107
2
Unpatterning
109
23
What Is a Pattern?
110
1
How Do Reflexes Work?
111
2
Patterns of Habitual Movement
113
7
Upper Crossed Syndrome
114
1
Lower Crossed Syndrome
114
3
Startle Response
117
1
Trauma Response
118
1
Landau Response
118
1
Misuse or Overuse
119
1
Disuse or Atrophy
120
1
Assessing Somatic Patterns
120
2
Components of Efficient Movement
122
4
Initiation
122
2
Sequence
124
1
Spatial Intent
125
1
Unpatterning
126
5
Summary
131
1
References
131
1
Repetitive Motion and Other Common Injuries
132
29
Preliminary Concepts
133
2
Ischemia
133
1
Trigger Points
133
1
Nerve Impingement
134
1
Tensile versus Contractile Tissue
135
1
General Conditions
135
5
Spasms
135
1
Cramps
136
1
Contracture
137
1
Tendinitis
137
1
Muscle Strains (Pulled Muscles)
138
1
Sprains
139
1
Bursitis
139
1
Specific Syndromes---Upper Extremity
140
9
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
140
4
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
144
4
Rotator Cuff Injuries
148
1
Shoulder Separation
149
1
Specific Syndromes---Head and Neck
149
3
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
149
1
Wryneck and Torticollis
150
1
Whiplash
150
1
Headaches
151
1
Specific Syndromes---Mid and Low Back Complaints
152
5
Low Back Pain
152
2
Piriformis Syndrome (False Sciatica)
154
1
Sacroiliac Dysfunction
155
2
Specific Syndromes---Lower Leg and Foot Complaints
157
2
Knee Problems
157
1
Plantar Fascitis
158
1
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
158
1
Achilles Tendinitis
158
1
Shin Splints
159
1
Summary
159
1
References
159
2
Taking Care of Yourself---Part I (Physiological)
161
28
Strength
162
7
Flexibility
169
12
Coordination
181
4
Cardiovascular Fitness
185
1
Posture Revisited
186
1
Summary
187
1
References
188
1
Taking Care of Yourself---Part II (Psychological)
189
24
Establishing Clear Boundaries
190
4
Personal Space
193
1
Communications Skills
194
6
Permission
195
1
Equalizing
195
1
Assertiveness
195
5
Communicating Professional Boundaries
200
3
Time Out
203
2
Letting Go
204
1
Finding Support
205
3
Referrals
205
1
Social Support
206
2
Maintaining Interest
208
4
Burnout
208
2
Staying Fascinated
210
2
Summary
212
1
References
212
1
Adaptations for Special Populations/Conditions
213
35
Special Populations
216
11
On-Site Massage
216
2
Geriatric Massage
218
3
Massage for Clients with Spinal Cord Injuries
221
1
Massage for Pregnant Women
221
4
Shiatsu
225
1
Energy Work
226
1
Deeper Work
227
1
Adaptations in Therapist Positioning
227
6
Standing---Baseline Position
227
2
Sitting
229
1
Working in Cramped Quarters
230
1
Weight Change/Pregnancy
231
1
Adapting to Novel Client Positions
232
1
Therapist Positioning for Passive Stretches
233
13
Specific Stretches
234
12
Summary
246
1
References
246
2
Stress and the Bodyworker
248
23
What Is Stress?
249
5
What Is a Stressor?
249
1
What Happens to the Body in Stress?
250
2
Why Treat Stress?
252
1
Causal Model of Stress
253
1
Coping Strategies
254
15
Not-So-Successful Strategies
256
1
Successful Coping Strategies
256
13
Summary
269
1
References
270
1
Conclusions
271
10
Major Concepts
271
2
Definitions Revisited
272
1
Applications
273
3
Kinesthetic Understanding
274
2
Metaphor for Understanding
276
3
Levels of Knowledge
276
3
Summary
279
1
References
280
1
Selected References
281
2
Index
283