Chapter 62 Injection Therapy OVERVIEW. Joint and soft tissue injection may be administered to differentially diagnose (i.e., identify the pain source), treat soft tissue pain, reduce inflammation (e.g., corticosteroid injections),…

Chapter 61 Yoga OVERVIEW. Yoga is an India-based system of exercises that involves breathing techniques and the assumption of various postures with the goal of achieving well-being, health, and mental…

Chapter 24 Myofascial Release OVERVIEW. Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy involving deep friction and stroking of the body’s fascia in order to improve its ability to move and…

Chapter 28 Adaptive Devices 28.1 Bath Chair OVERVIEW. A bath chair is an adaptive metal chair that is either stationary or designed with casters so it can be pushed by…

Chapter 63 Trigger Point Injection OVERVIEW. Trigger point therapy involves needling or repeated insertion and withdrawal of a needle1 into muscle tissue2 with the goal of mechanically breaking up pockets…

Chapter 22 Connective Tissue Massage (Bindegewebsmassage) OVERVIEW. Connective tissue massage (CTM, also called Bindegewebsmassage) is a deep massage technique of the fascia or connective tissue aimed at enhancing blood supply…

Chapter 55 Hippotherapy OVERVIEW. Hippotherapy is an intervention that uses equine (horse) movement to improve a patient’s neurological function. The patient engages in controlled, enjoyable, and challenging activity while riding…

Chapter 60 Trager (Psycho-Physical Integration) OVERVIEW. Trager is a technique that combines gentle hands-on movement, relaxation exercise, and education, and is thought to address deep-seated psycho-physiological patterns in the mind…

Chapter 59 Therapeutic Touch OVERVIEW. Therapeutic touch (TT) is a form of energy field work that is believed to access a patient’s energy field by having the practitioner’s hands placed…

Chapter 54 Craniosacral Therapy OVERVIEW. Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a noninvasive light touch therapy that explores skull and pelvis mobility, facial integrity, and a craniosacral rhythm with the aim of…