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Select Excerpts from The Taylor Technique of Soft Tissue Management

INFLAMMATION & MODES OF TREATMENT

Inflammation

Evaluation: Differential Skin Resistance Survey

Soft Tissue Manipulation

Cryotherapy

• Analgesia/Anesthesia
• Hypertonicity Control
• Inflammation Control
• Swelling Control

Ultrahigh Frequency Sound (Ultrasound)

• Bacterial Infection Eradication
• Calcium Deposit Management
• Circulation Enhancement
• Desensitization
• Inflammation Control (Phonophoresis)
• Inflammation Control (without Phonophoresis)
• Insect Bite Neutralization
• Wound Healing

Electrical Stimulation

• Circulation Enhancement
• Edema Reduction
• Muscle Toning
• Muscle Lengthening
• Tissue & Bone Repair
• Bacterial Infection
• Osteogenesis
• Wound Healing

Cold Laser

Vibration

• Circulation Enhancement
• Desensitization of Soft Tissue
• Neuromuscular Management

TREATABLE CAUSES OF INFLAMMATION

Adhesions

Bacterial Infection

Burns (Second or Third Degree)

Decubiti (Pressure Sores)

Interspinous Ligamentous Strain

Traumatic Joint Approximation

Joint Sprain

Ligamentous Sprain

Trigger Point Formations

SIMPLE SYNDROMES

Bursitis

Capsulitis (Arthritis)

Fasciitis

Gout

Myositis Ossificans

Phlebitis

Post Immobilization Syndrome

Referred Pain (and Patterns)

Shingles (Herpes Zoster Infection)

Tendonitis

Unhealed Dermal Lesion

Vertigo

COMPLEX SYNDROMES

Introduction

Headache Pain

Sinusitis

Acne

Earache

Bell’s Palsy

TOOTHACHE OR JAW PAIN

Introduction

Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pain Syndrome

CERVICAL (NECK) PAIN

Introduction

Post-Whiplash Syndrome

Reflex Neck Syndrome

Splenius Cervicis Syndrome

SHOULDER PAIN

Introduction

Bicipital Tendonitis Syndrome

Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Syndrome

Cervical Dorsal Outlet Syndrome

Anterior of the Scaleni Syndrome

Frozen Shoulder Syndrome

Radiculitis Syndrome

Shoulder-Hand Syndrome

Posterior Deltoid Origin Syndrome

Subclavian Syndrome

Teres Major Syndrome

ELBOW PAIN

Introduction

Radial Trunk Syndrome

Olecranon Fossa Syndrome

Sub-Olecranon Process Syndrome

Radial Channel Syndrome

Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Ulnar Channel Syndrome

FOREARM PAIN

Introduction

Radial-Ulnar Fixation Syndrome

WRIST PAIN

Introduction

Distal Radioulnar Joint Syndrome

HAND OR FINGER PAIN

Introduction

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Extensor Tunnel Syndrome

Saddle Joint Pain Syndrome

Extensor Pollicis Tendonitis Syndrome

CHEST PAIN

Introduction

LOWER ABDOMINAL PAIN

Introduction

HIGH THORACIC BACK PAIN

Introduction

Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Serratus Posterior Superior Syndrome

Sternum-Vertebral Rib Component Syndrome

LOW BACK PAIN

Introduction

Posterior Superior Iliac Crest Bursa Syndrome

Sciatica

Ischial Tuberosity Syndrome

Lateral Hamstring Origin Syndrome

Piriformis (Small Sciatica) Syndrome

Gemellus Syndrome

Sacral-Iliac (SI) Joint Syndrome

Sciatic Channel Syndrome

THIGH PAIN

Introduction

Rectus Femoris Syndrome

Tensor Fascia Latitis Syndrome

KNEE PAIN

Introduction

Popliteal Fossa Syndrome

Patellar Ridge Syndrome

Gastrocnemius Compartment Syndrome

Tibial-Fibular Fixation Syndrome

CALF PAIN

Introduction

ANKLE PAIN

Introduction

Anterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tibiotarsal Joint Syndrome

FOOT PAIN

Introduction

Achilles Tendonitis Syndrome

Heel Spur Syndrome

Morten’s Neuroma Syndrome

Plantar Fasciitis Syndrome

*** REFERENCES FOR SYNDROMES ***

NEUROMUSCULAR REEDUCATION WITH ELECTROMYOMETRIC FEEDBACK (a book in PDF format)

Cover Page

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Muscle Spindle and the Central Nervous System

Chapter 2: The Human Neuromuscular Cybernetic System

Chapter 3: Treatment of Pathogenic Neuromuscular Dysfunction Utilizing Electromyometric Feedback

Chapter 4: Treatment of Psycho-Neurogenic Non-Pathological Neuromuscular Dysfunction Utilizing Electromyometric Feedback

Table 1: Developmental Reflexes

Table 2: Electromyometric Testing and Treatment of Developmental Reflexes

Table 3: Upper Extremity Muscle Balancing

Table 4: Lower Extremity Muscle Balancing

Table 5: Synergistic Patterns

Table 6: Facial Muscle Function

Table 7: Facial Muscle Exercises

Electrode Placements

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