Scheumann’s The Balanced Body 4th Ed Scheumann’s The Balanced Body 4th Ed. Ruth Werner _______________________ CHAPTER 1: Overview of the Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Learning Objectives Having completed the reading, instruction, and homework related to Chapter 1, the learner is expected to be able to… Explain the Wellness Model Explain the Open System principle Name the pioneers of massage and bodywork Define “deep tissue therapy” Identify consequences of muscular imbalance List components of the integrated deep tissue therapy system (IDTT) Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved The Wellness Model “Wellness” is a dynamic process Integrated systems work together Physical Mental Spiritual “Treatment model” only deals with degenerating health Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
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Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Open System Principle Organisms take in energy, dispel energy Input: air, water, food, sensation Output: work, ideas and responses, waste, etc. Vital processes depend on efficient transformation Inefficient transformation somatic and/or psychological dysfunction IDTT works to support efficient transformation Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
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Pioneers in Massage and Bodywork People whose work has informed the development of the IDTT system Dr. Ida Rolf (“rolfing,” myofascial release) Dr. Janet Travell (neuromuscular therapy) Dr. Randolph Stone (polarity therapy) Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
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What is “Deep Tissue Therapy”? Massage with the intention to reduce pain and inefficient movement related to tightness or weakness Slow, compressive, lengthening procedures Addresses muscles and fascia “Deep tissue” ≠ “deep pressure” “Deep tissue” ≠ painful Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Consequences of Muscular Imbalance In the best situation muscles exist in balance for equalized and efficient tension If not… Inhibition of fluid movement Impaired nutrient/waste turnover Neuron irritation and pain Asymmetry and imbalance, postural distortion Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Components of the IDDT System In a wheel, not a list Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Deep Tissue Therapy Already defined Massage with the intention to reduce pain and inefficient movement related to tightness or weakness Works with muscles, fascia, proprioceptors Goal: normalize tone Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
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Neuromuscular Therapy Addresses trigger points Trigger point theories: Damaged fibrils, waste products, and irritation ATP energy crisis Something else entirely…? Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Neuromuscular Therapy Trigger point symptoms Hypertonic, painful, referred pain Self-perpetuating: stress-tension-pain cycle Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Neuromuscular Therapy Treatment of trigger points Static pressure Pulsing pressure Stretching Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Swedish Massage “Circulatory” style Promotes blood flow Facilitates metabolic efficiency Good warm up and preparation for deeper work Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Cross Fiber Massage Used along with Swedish massage Perpendicular to fiber direction To reduce or eliminate effects of adhesions Improve efficiency of movement Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Connective Tissue Techniques Address fascial membranes around and within muscles To improve fascial mobility and resilience Slow stretching of tissue Low-force compression Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Stretching Serves several functions Assimilates neuromuscular changes Reduces overall stress Equalizes tension in muscle relationships Engages client in activity to prolong effects of bodywork Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Energy Work “Energy” refers to positive responses that can occur when one person receives the caring attention of another Polarity Shiatsu Reflexology Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Polarity Compares the body’s energy flow to flow of magnetic forces (positive, negative poles) Blockages create problems Effective introduction of touch in a session Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
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Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Shiatsu Japanese approach Encourages flow of qi through meridians Scheumann’s experience is that these techniques augment and support IDTT benefits Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved
Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved Reflexology Often at the conclusion of a session Derived from E. Ingham Not a traditional Chinese medicine approach Copyright © 2018 Wolters Kluwer • All Rights Reserved