Videos and DVDs about
Myofascial Release

1. Beginning Myofascial Release (VHS - 2000)
2. Myofascial Release: Cervical Region (VHS - 2003)
3. Myofascial Release: Lumbar Region (VHS)
4. Advanced Myofascial Release (VHS - 2000)
5. Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release: A Video Guide to Techniques (7 VHS set - 2003)
6. Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release: A Video Guide to Techniques (7 DVD set - 2003)
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Beginning Myofascial Release
by Sean Riehl
Release Date: December 12, 2000

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Needs improvement, January 3, 2004
Reviewer: thedancingcrab (see more about me at Amazon.com) from Bronx, NY United States
I was very disappointed in this video and Riehl's follow-up video. I don't know what irked me more: the new age mumbo-jumbo music at the start of the videos, Riehl's mispronunciation of fascia, or the mispelling and mispronuciation of plantar fasciitis. One of the misconceptions of this video is that there are specific techniques for different conditions. This is a very wrong thought. Myofascial release is very clinician and patient dependent. In other words, two clinicians could treat the same patient in totally different ways; likewise the same physician could treat two patients with the same problem differently.Myofascial release therapy has two components: the treatment of muscle (myo) and fascia (fascial). Riehl stresses the theory of fascial therapy which is very controversial even among osteopaths. By doing this, Riehl gives this therapy a more "new age" spin. Myofascial release involves treatment in three planes: compression, traction and twist. Riehl's technique involves only stretch. If you're a physician don't waste your money and if you're medical student you'll fail your boards if you rely on this video!


fantastic, February 5, 2002
Reviewer: carlene lutes from San Diego, CA
This video is great! The graphics are wonderful and the techniques are clearly filmed and easy to follow. I have both videos- Beginning and Advanced, and together they really give full coverage of Myofascial techniques. This is important information that will help any proffesional massage therapist who wants to work with postural distortions and injuries in a gentle and skilled way.

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Myofascial Release: Cervical Region
by Barry Jenings
Release Date: January 1, 2003

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Includes a fully illustrated manual free!

Effective techniques to get the results you want. Treat tough chronic conditions with this step by step treament program. Helpful treatment hints. Easy to follow video demonstration. Treat muscles such as scalanes, traps, levator to name a few.

Join the thousands of practioners already taught by one of Canada's top trainers in Myofascial Release, Barry Jenings.

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Myofascial Release: Lumbar Region
by Barry Jenings

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Learn valuable techniques that will get results in your clinic and treatment center. Muscles treated include: QL, paraspinals, hips, psoas and others.

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Advanced Myofascial Release
by Sean Riehl
Release Date: December 1, 2000

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A continuation of Beginning Myofascial Release, this video explores Advanced Myofascial Release techniques to balance each area of the body. This video will show you how to evaluate postural distortions, and use Myofascial Release to bring the body into balance. Also learn to use other techniques such as the Rebound technique, Cross fiber frictioning, forearm strokes, and Muscle Energy Technique in the context of a Myofascial treatment. Taught by Sean Riehl.


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Carl Long Sr., C.B.T.
Your videos continue to be the most professional I’ve seen, and I have over 2000 hours of certifications.

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Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release: A Video Guide to Techniques
Director: Art Riggs
Studio: Audio Visual Consultants (June 15, 2003)
Number of tapes: 7

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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.

SECTION I (Videos 1 & 2) "FUNDAMENTALS"
- Palpation and Cultivation of Touch-Working with Layers of the Body
- Body Biomechanics - How to Properly Use Fingers, Knuckles, the Fist, Forearm, and Elbow and Save Your Thumbs
- Purposeful Strokes- Strategies to Lengthen Tissue, Free Adhesions, and Release Holding Patterns
- Positioning of Your Client to Increase Effectiveness of Your Work - The Side-Lying Position to Dramatically Improve Your Effectiveness

SECTION II (Videos 3, 4 &5) "STRATEGIES OF DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE"
Hundreds of techniques and strategies covering the entire body

Video 3: Legs and Pelvis

Video 4: Continuation of the Pelvis, Rotators, Abdomen (Including the Psoas and Iliacus), and the Back

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

SECTION III (Videos 6 & 7) "ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND STRATEGIES FOR COMMON COMPLAINTS AND INJURIES " (Videos 6 & 7)
- Foot/Ankle Injuries Including Sprains, Plantar Fasciaitis, Achilles Tendonitis
- Knee Pain and Dysfunction
- Sciatica
- Minor Back Pain
- Rotator Cuff
- Tennis Elbow and Wrist
- Thoracic Outlet


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.


Reviews
Helen James, Professor Emeritus Physical Therapy, California State University, Fresno
"...This video will be of great use for a range of bodyworkers, from massage therapists to sophisticated medical practitioners."

Keith Eric Grant, PhD, NCTMB, Director of the McKinnon Institute of Sports & Deep Tissue Program
"...a superb teaching tool for the classroom and a matchless source of clinical reference."

Paulette and Richard Bergess, Directors, The San Francisco School of Massage
"...We highly recommend this video for massage students and health professionals, alike..."


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Deep Tissue Massage and Myofascial Release: A Video Guide to Techniques
Director: Art Riggs
Studio: Audio Visual Consultants (June 15, 2003)
Number of discs: 7

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Wonderful intruction set!!, August 4, 2003
Reviewer: Hope Zinnbauer from Shorewood, Wisconsin United States
I am a licensed massage therapist and I purchased Art Rigg's "Deep Tissue Massage" manual about a year ago and loved it, but really needed to see what was being explained in the book. I had very high hopes for the DVD's and was not disappointed, rather the opposite, they exceed my expectations. Mr. Rigg's is an enjoyable instructure to watch, as well as extremely skilled and knowledgeable. It is apparent his goal is to help massage therapists become well-informed and successful practitioners. Cultivating touch, anatomy review, biomechanics, and working with injuries - together with hours of excellent demonstrations of applied techniques, you can't go wrong with this set. These videos move at a very comfortable pace, each building upon the next. The DVD format is ideal for easy reference. I couldn't be happier with my purchase and highly recommend this set to recent graduates of massage therapy programs as well as long-time practicing massage therapists.


Like having private instruction in your own studio, July 28, 2003
Reviewer: nina dailey (see more about me Amazon.com) from Rio Dell, CA United States
I am a certified massage practitioner for Swedish/Esalen Massage. But I have always been interested in deep tissue massage. I first purchased Art Riggs' Deep Tissue Massage manual, and was thoroughly enthralled with it's excellence. So I eagerly awaited his release of the videos. For certain, the book pales in comparison to the videos. For half the amount of money I would have spent on an advanced deep tissue class, I now have his videos that I can watch innumerable times. Seeing Art doing the bodywork "live"is like having a never-ending massage course that I can attend over and over, in the convenience of my own studio. Art Riggs' instruction and demonstration is of the highest quality. He is extremely enjoyable to watch and listen to. The close-up camera shots make it very easy to see even subtle moves. I highly recommend these videos for those like myself who are new to the massage business, all the way up to those who have been in the business for decades like Art. I have received totally enthusiastic responses from my clients for the moves I have been putting into practice. Although I do not own a DVD player, these videos are also available in that format, which makes it very easy to follow the manual that is included to find exactly the part of the body you wish to view.

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