3D Anatomy for Manual Therapies DVD-ROM

What is this title about?

Working with a team of the top names in massage and manual therapy, headed up by Judith DeLany, Primal Pictures have created a fabulous digital resource for manual therapists in training and practice. With the aim of providing an intuitive and comprehensive multimedia guide, 3D Anatomy for Manual Therapies covers a wide variety of topics using engaging multimedia content including great interactive 3D anatomy section featuring a comprehensive muscle and trigger point atlas and manual therapies topics section covering 27 techniques with text. Revitalize your consultations, presentations and reports by exporting individual 3D model images and animation frames directly from this software. This is a unique piece of software that will help manual therapists gain a deeper understanding about the human body in 3D

What does this title have?

There are 27 manual therapy techniques ranging from key massage techniques and stretching to special care. Each topic is covered by explanatory text, written by an expert in the technique, and supplemented by photographs and video clips providing clarity and context. This software will let the user add and remove layers from skin to bone and rotate and zoom the 3D model at any stage. All visible structures can be labeled and highlighted, which will bring up related text and hot links.

Features
Clear graphics and interactive anatomy views Peel away layers of anatomy from skin to bone and rotate and zoom the 3D model at any stage An easy to use interface and functionality 124 trigger point text articles written by Judith DeLany Search and help function Print and save any animation or movie clip for teaching and presenting

3D views
The anatomy section has over 300 clear and accurate images including 3D views of the musculoskeletal and neurovascular anatomy, pelvis, muscle atlas and trigger points. All visible structures have accompanying text and links to additional images including annotated illustrations, animations and videos.

Slides
There are 100 manual therapy slides showing 16 techniques including oncology massage, lymph drainage therapy and active isolated stretching as well as 37 labeled dissection slides and 3 trigger point illustrations.

Animations and videos

49 manual therapy video clips showing a variety of techniques and therapies including sports massage, kinesiotaping and craniosacral therapy. 77 surface anatomy videos and 67 muscle function animations covering the head and neck, the trunk and lower and upper extremities.

What techniques are covered?

Active isolated stretching Aquatic bodywork Body wraps and scrubs Craniosacral therapy Hospice-based massage therapy Hot/cold stone therapy Infant massage Kinesiotaping Lymph drainage therapy Massage for the elderly Muscle energy techniques Neural manipulation Neuromuscular therapy (NMT) Oncology massage Orthopedic massage PNF stretching Positional release Prenatal massage Reflexology Shiatsu/acupressure Sports massage Spray and stretch Structural integration Swedish massage Thai massage Trigger point release Visceral manipulation

Who are the authors?

Lead contributor Judith DeLany LMT Director, NMT Center, Founder and Director Our experts: Timothy Agnew Intent Multi-media Sandra K Anderson Bodyworker and Bodywork Educator Jean-Pierre Barral DO MRO(F) PT Director, Department of Osteopathic Manipulation Linda Beach Owner/Executive Director, International Spa Institute Iris Burman LMT CNMT President and Director of Educating Hands School of Massage Leon K Chaitow ND DO Honorary Fellow, School of Life Sciences, University of Westminster Bruno Chikly MD DO Co-founder School of Manual Lymphatic Therapy Alain Croibier DO MRO(F) Barral Institute Johnette du Rand Programme Director and Oncology Massage Educator, Greet the Day Sandy Friedland Teacher, author, seminar leader, lecturer and licensed massage therapist. Richard M Gold PhD L.Ac Senior Faculty, President; Chairman of the Board, International Professional School of Bodywork Alison Harvey DC CST-D Barral Institute

Dawn Langnes BS LMT Chief Development Officer, Barral Institute and Upledger Institute Whitney W Lowe Director, Orthopaedic Massage Education and Research Institute Vimala McClure Founder, International Association of Infant Massage Mike McGillicuddy Massage Therapy School Director Joseph E Muscolino DC Massage Therapy Author and Educator, Adjunct Professor, Purchase College Thomas Myers Kinesis, LLC Director Carole Osborne Faculty, International Professional School of Bodywork Sharon Puszko PhD LMT Owner, Director, Educator and Author, Day-Break Geriatric Massage Institute Susan G Salvo B Ed LMT NTS CI NCTMB Director, LA Institute of Massage Therapy John E Upledger DO OMM Founder, Upledger Institute International, Inc John M Upledger CEO, Upledger Institute International, Inc James Waslaski AA LMT CPT (NASM) Author and International Lecturer, Chronic Pain and Sports Injuries Ed Wilson LMT, Cert Reflexology Educator/Therapist, Educating Hands School of Massage Robert A Wuttke LMT NSCA-CPT BMO Therapeutic Services Manager, Carillon Sports and Family Medicine

What are the technical specifications?

Format: DVD-ROM and Online (IE6-8, Firefox, Safari) PC/Windows OS: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 Mac: Mac (Intel) OSX 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 1.5Ghz Processor or greater, 200MB RAM, 24-bit color. 1024x768 screen resolution. Adobe AIR, Reader

What is the price?

DVD $275/145 exc VAT/218 exc VAT ISBN 978-1-904369-99-8

How to contact us?

For more information and to order securely online please visit www.primalpictures.com or you can contact us by email at sam@primalpictures.com or call our message line on +1 415 366 1679 (US) / + 44 (0)20 7367 1010 (UK/Europe/ROW) please confirm your name, location and a convenient daytime number and one of our team will call you back! Our mailing address is: Primal Pictures Ltd, 4th Floor, Tennyson House, 159-165 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PA. United Kingdom.