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I am standing with a load of weight on my back that has never been there before. The bar is bending due to the grouping of 45-pound plates on each end. I am about to attempt a new PR (personal record) in back squat. Will I succeed, or will I fail?
Each and every time you work out, your body is performing hundreds of different muscle contractions. The muscle contractions are different based on the muscle action that is occurring. Eccentric, Isometric and Concentric are the three types of muscle actions that can be performed. The way that you train each of these muscle actions is ultimately what will play a huge role in your success or failure in the gym. The fate of my back squat attempt will rest on how I have trained using these three muscle actions.
What's The Difference?
The majority of weight lifters concentrate on the concentric contraction of a muscle while performing an exercise. This is commonly referred to as the overcoming phase and is when the muscle is shortening. In a squat it would be when you are heading back up after your descent. On the bench it is when pressing up, in a bicep curl it is when you are curling up. Hopefully those examples will help you understand exactly what a concentric contraction is. One thing you want to think about with a concentric contraction is speed. This movement should always be done with maximum speed while staying under control. This is not saying that you need to use light weight in order to move it fast. What this means is that no matter what the load, you should always be attempting to move it as fast as possible. If you are using light weight that is easy to move around, don't allow yourself to get out of control where you lose form and technique in the lift. That being said, you really shouldn't be using a load that light too often. By attempting to move the weight with maximum speed you are bringing your fast twitch muscle fibers into play. These are you strongest muscle fibers and are the ones you want to exercise if you want to get a better physique.
The isometric contraction is any point in which the joint angle is fixed and stationary. If you are working through a complete movement, the isometric contraction is when you are changing direction. An example of this would be when you are changing the direction from lowering to lifting during a bench press. Many times this action is not utilized and is done within one second or less. If you are looking to get stronger, you will be making a big mistake in not utilizing an isometric approach.
When you hold an action isometrically you are allowing for your body to recruit more muscle fibers than if you didn't focus on the isometric portion of a lift. If you are holding a heavy weight in a stationary position, the weak muscle fibers begin to fatigue and your body begins to call on the stronger fibers. The more you train those stronger fibers, the stronger you will get.
Here are a few things to do: 1) Work on isometric holds for things such as pull ups, push ups, glute bridges and lunges. When you hold an isometric contraction you are strengthening the muscle in a 15-20 degree range. So, if you lower into a push up halfway down, you will be strengthening the muscles not only in that exact joint angle but also a little higher and lower. 2) Isometric work is fantastic for overcoming what's called a "sticking point." If you are benching, this will be the point where you touch the chest and try to press back up, but fail. The sticking point is the most fatal part of a lift when trying to tackle a PR. A good thing to do is put some lighter weight on the bar and hold it an inch off the chest for time. If you have a buddy that you train with, have them try and press the bar down into your chest while you try to push the bar up. Hopefully you can maintain that position of just off the chest for 10-30 seconds.
There is much more in the great world of isometrics, so do some research. Iso's are great and extremely agonizing, but they will help build up your mental strength along with your physical strength.
Last but definitely not least is the eccentric muscle contraction. It is hard to get much stronger eccentrically by lifting in a "normal" way. What I mean by normal is just lowering the bar at a steady pace and then lifting it back up. The eccentric movement pattern is when you are yielding and is the least strenuous part of an exercise. In a pull up or bench press it is when you or the bar is lowering. You are much stronger eccentrically than you are concentrically or isometrically. Think about it, your body is much stronger at loading a weight than overcoming a weight.
If you get stronger eccentrically you will be doing yourself a big favor. Why? The stronger you are eccentrically, the more energy you will be saving in that phase of an exercise. This will keep more energy and strength for the hard part (concentric) of the exercise. That sticking point that I mentioned earlier has a lot to do with getting exhausted eccentrically, which will put a damper on your concentric strength.
Here's the plan: 1) Slow down your tempo when moving through the eccentric phase. So instead of taking 1-2 seconds in the eccentric phase, slow it down to 3-5 seconds. 2) Try the 2/1 technique. This is when you go through an eccentric movement with 1 limb then use 2 for the concentric part. It works great on a tricep pushdown: press down with both arms, then use one to slowly bring it back to the top. 3) Use supra-maximal lifts. This is also known as a negative, throw on about 120% of your max and slowly move through the eccentric phase. It is called a negative because you are focusing solely on the eccentric (negative) movement. The idea of loading yourself with 120% your max is to recruit your strongest muscle fibers that are otherwise rarely used. If you are bench pressing lower the bar taking 5-8 seconds, then have your spotter pull the bar off you.
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A cream base for the topical application of skin care therapeutics and a process for making the cream base. In one embodiment, the therapeutic is tretinoin, hydroquinone and fluocinolone acetonide for the treatment of hyperpigmented skin conditions, such as melasma.
1. A method of making a topical medicated composition comprising water, hydrophilic compounds and hydrophobic compounds, and active ingredients consisting of fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone and tretinoin, the method comprising:
(a) mixing water and at least one hydrophilic compound to form an aqueous composition;
(b) mixing at least two hydrophobic compounds to form a non-aqueous composition;
(c) mixing the aqueous composition and the non-aqueous composition to form a mixture, said steps (a) through (c) being conducted in the absence of an emulsifier;
(d) mixing the fluocinolone acetonide and the tretinoin into the mixture of step (c);
(e) adding at least one emulsifier after step (c) into the mixture of step (c), or during step (d); and thereafter
(f) homogenizing the mixture;
wherein the hydroquinone is added in step (d) after adding the at least one emulsifier.
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(a) mixing water and at least one hydrophilic compound to form an aqueous composition comprising magnesium aluminum silicate and butylated hydroxytoluene;
(b) mixing at least two hydrophobic compounds to form a non-aqueous composition, wherein the hydrophobic compounds are selected from the group consisting of cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, methyl gluceth, methylparaben, propylparaben, and glycerin;
(c) mixing the aqueous composition and the non-aqueous composition to form a mixture, said steps (a) through (c) being conducted in the absence of an emulsifier;
(d) mixing the fluocinolone acetonide and the tretinoin into the mixture of step (c);
(e) adding at least one emulsifier after step (c) into the mixture of step (c), or during step (d); and thereafter
(f) homogenizing the mixture;
wherein the hydroquinone is added in step (d) after adding the at least one emulsifier.
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The invention relates generally to medicated skin treating compositions and more particularly to a cream containing a medicament for the treatment of a hyperpigmented skin condition.
Melasma or chloasma is a common pigmentary condition that affects primarily women in their reproductive years. Dark, mottled (hyperpigmented) patches appear on the face and neck, especially on the cheeks and forehead. Melasma is usually triggered by hormonal activity that is the result of pregnancy or birth control pills. Thus, the condition is known as the �mask of pregnancy�. The condition occurs when excess melanin is deposited in the cells of the epidermis and dermis. Melasma can persist for long periods of time and often recurs with subsequent pregnancies. The condition is less common among men, who account for about 10% of all cases.
Standard therapy involves depigrnenting, or bleaching, the affected areas of the skin, the use of sunscreens, and avoidance of sunlight. Hydroquinone is the most popular topical depigmenting agent. Concentrations of 5%-10% hydroquinone are very effective, but can be irritating. The chemical stability of hydroquinone formulations is important because hydroquinone is easily oxidized and loses potency. The most commonly used agent usually involves a 16- to 20-week course of therapy, and some therapies can take longer. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is another widely used therapy for melasma.
Nevertheless, there remains a need in the art for a therapeutic approach that would contain several medicines for the treatment of melasma in a single composition. Moreover, it would be useful to have a therapeutic carrier, such as a cream, that would facilitate the penetration of the medicaments into the skin.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,538,737 discloses a method of making a water-in-oil emulsion containing a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of an H2-antagonist. The steps include dissolving the pharmaceutically acceptable salt in an aqueous medium to form a water portion; combining the water portion with an oil portion, comprising an edible oil comprising an ester or mixed ester of glycerol and an emulsifying agent to form a water portion and oil portion matrix; then emulsifying the matrix to form the water-in-oil emulsion.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,656,672 discloses a process for preparing a water-in-oil emulsion with retinal as the active ingredient. The emulsion contains an oil phase including at least one organic solvent for retinal (such as aliphatic fatty alcohols) and optional lipophilic additives; an aqueous phase containing water and optional hydrophilic additives; and an agent for emulsifying the aqueous phase in the oil phase. The oil phase and the aqueous phase are independently prepared, and the aqueous phase is incorporated into the oil phase, with subsequent addition of a phase-containing retinol and its solvent.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,660,837 discloses a process for the preparation of a pharmaceutical formulation in the form of an oil-in-water emulsion. The steps of the process include of adding the emulsion-stabilizing surface active drug and an optimal conventional surfactant to a two-phase, oil-water system at room temperature; allowing the emulsion-stabilizing surface active drug to equilibrate at an interface; adding an agent giving isotonicity to the final formulation; and homogenizing by high pressure technique.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,976,555 discloses skin care compositions. An oil-in-water emulsion base contains retinoids; cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside or a mixture of a polyethylene glycol ethers of stearyl alcohol; cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and mixtures thereof; a light, dry absorbable oil; and substantive, emollient oils or waxes.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,080,393 discloses a skin care composition comprising an oil-in-water emulsion with a therapeutically effective amount of a retinoid; wherein the oil phase comprising one or more oils, and an effective amount of at least one oil-soluble antioxidant; and wherein the composition comprises a corticosteroid.
Nevertheless, there remains a need in the art for a method of making a smoother cream base for the application of therapeutic agents for the treatment of melasma, which will facilitate the penetration of the medicaments into the skin.
The invention provides a cream base for the topical application of skin care therapeutics and a process for making the cream base. In one embodiment, the therapeutic is for the treatment of hyperpigmented skin conditions, such as melasma.
The process for making the cream base entails (a) mixing the hydrophilic compounds with water to form an aqueous phase; (b) mixing the hydrophobic compounds with methylglueth and glycerin to form a hydrophobic (non-aqueous or wax) phase; then (c) mixing the hydrophilic and hydrophobic phases to one another to form a biphasic mixture; and finally (d) adding the emulsifier to the biphasic mixture to form the emulsion. By mixing the emulsifier after the aqueous and non-aqueous phases have been mixed, the result is a smoother-textured cream that disappears upon application to skin, as compared to creams made by processes where the emulsifier was added to the aqueous or non-aqueous phases earlier in the process. Because the emulsifier is added as the final step, less wax is needed in making the cream, resulting in a �thinner� hydrophilic cream that disappears faster when applied to the skin, as compared to creams made by processes where the emulsifier was added to the aqueous or non-aqueous phases earlier in the process. Another advantage of the process of the invention is that by controlling the temperature at which the components, including hydroquinone, are added, the cream does not turn as brown, resulting in a more pleasing-colored product.
In one embodiment, the invention also provides a cream, which includes the inactive ingredients butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, methyl gluceth-10, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, stearic acid, and stearyl alcohol. In particular embodiments, the cream is a carrier that contains as an active ingredient fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone, tretinoin and combinations thereof. For example, the cream can be Tri-Luma� Cream, which is the first approved product to combine the standard depigmenting agent, hydroquinone, with tretinoin and a topical low-potency steroid that can be applied as a single preparation. The recommended course of therapy for Tri-Luma� Cream is 8 weeks, and significant results have been seen after the first 4 weeks of treatment.
In one embodiment of the invention, approximately 344.8 kg of water, 15.0 kg magnesium aluminum silicate, and 0.2 kg butylated hydroxytoluene are first combined and mixed at 75-80� C. to form the aqueous phase. The mixing can be by side scrape agitation at a fixed speed. The resulting aqueous phase is a suspension.
Second, approximately 20.0 kg of cetyl alcohol, 15.0 kg of stearic acid, 20.0 kg of stearyl alcohol, 25.0 kg of methyl gluceth-10, 0.9 kg of methylparaben, 0.1 kg of propylparaben, and 20.0 kg of glycerin are mixed together at medium speed at about 75-80� C. to form the non-aqueous phase. The mixing can be at medium speed in a Lightnin� mixer. The resulting non-aqueous phase is a suspension. The second step can be performed before, after or concurrently with the first step.
Then, the non-aqueous phase is added to the aqueous phase and the combined biphasic mixture is cooled to a temperature in the range of 68� C. to 72� C., or about 70� C., after which about 17.5 kg of Arlacel� 165, 0.25 kg tretinoin and 0.050 kg fluocinolone acetonide are added and stirred with cooling. When the mixture reaches 60� C., 0.25 kg citric acid is added with mixing and cooling. When the temperature reaches 55� C., 20.0 kg hydroquinone is added with mixing and cooling. When the temperature reaches about 50� C., the mixture is homogenized with a homogenizer, with continued cooling. When the mixture reaches 45� C., 1.0 kg of sodium metabisulfite is added with stirring and cooling. Typically, the sodium metabisulfite is added about 30 minutes after the addition of the hydroquinone. The mixing can be at fixed speed in a side scrape agitator. The resulting composition of matter is an emulsion, i.e., a cream.
The presence of sodium metabisulfite in the cream prevents the oxidation of hydroquinone. The addition of sodium metabisulfite as the cream is cooling advantageously results in a well-mixed composition of matter, with the sodium metabisulfite evenly mixed throughout the cream and preventing the oxidation of the hydroquinone throughout the cream. Another advantage of the process of the invention is that by controlling the temperature at which the components, including hydroquinone, are added, the cream does not turn as brown, resulting in a more pleasing-colored product.
We found that the addition of the emulsifier following the mixing of the non-aqueous and aqueous phases to be advantageous for the making of the pharmaceutical composition of the invention. When we attempted to make a cream product using a standard technique of adding the emulsifier to the non-aqueous phase and then mixing with the aqueous phase, we found that no emulsion formed. However, when we added the emulsifier to the mixture of the non-aqueous and aqueous phases with cooling, according to the method of the invention, we found that a useful emulsion did form. This emulsion formed even though the relative proportion of the non-aqueous and aqueous phases according to the successful method of the invention was the same as when an emulsion did not form using the standard technique of adding a non-aqueous phase containing an emulsifier to an aqueous phase.
The resulting TRI-LUMA� Cream contains fluocinolone acetonide, hydroquinone and tretinoin in a hydrophilic cream base for topical application. Each gram of TRI-LUMA� Cream contains as active ingredients, fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% (0.1 mg), hydroquinone 4% (40 mg), and tretinoin 0.05% (0.5 mg), and as inactive ingredients, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, methyl gluceth-10, methylparaben, PEG-100 stearate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium metabisulfite, stearic acid, and stearyl alcohol. See, TABLE 1.
Fluocinolone acetonide is a synthetic fluorinated corticosteroid for topical dermatological use and is classified therapeutically as an anti-inflammatory. It is a white crystalline powder that is odorless and stable in light. The chemical name for fluocinolone acetonide is (6,11,16)-6,9-difluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,-4-diene-3,20-dione. The molecular formula is C24H30F2O6 and molecular weight is 452.50.
Hydroquinone is classified therapeutically as a depigmenting agent. It is prepared from the reduction of p-benzoquinone with sodium bisulfite. It occurs as fine white needles that darken on exposure to air. The chemical name for hydroquinone is 1,4-benzenediol. The molecular formula is C6H6O2 and molecular weight is 110.11.
Tretinoin is all-trans-retinoic acid formed from the oxidation of the aldehyde group of retinene to a carboxyl group. It is highly reactive to light and moisture. Tretinoin is classified therapeutically as a keratolytic. The chemical name for tretinoin is: (all-E)-3,7-dimethyl-9-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2,4,6,8-nonatetraenoic acid. The molecular formula is C20H28O2 and molecular weight is 300.44.
TRI-LUMA� Cream is typically supplied in 30 g aluminum tubes, NDC 0299-5950-30, and is stored at controlled room temperature 68 to 77� F. (20-25� C.).
The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the accompanying description above. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, the preferred methods and materials are now described. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and from the claims. In the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. All patents and publications cited in this specification are incorporated by reference.
The following EXAMPLES are presented to more fully illustrate the preferred embodiments of the invention. These EXAMPLES should in no way be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.
Percutaneous absorption of unchanged tretinoin, hydroquinone and fluocinolone acetonide into the systemic circulation of two groups of healthy volunteers (Total n=59) was found to be minimal following 8 weeks of daily application of 1 g (Group I, n=45) or 6 g (Group II, n=14) of TRI-LUMA� Cream.
For tretinoin quantifiable plasma concentrations were obtained in 57.78% (26 out of 45) of Group 1 and 57.14% (8 out of 14) of Group II subjects. The exposure to tretinoin as reflected by the Cmax values ranged from 2.01 to 5.34 ng/mL (Group I) and 2.0 to 4.99 ng/mL (Group II). Thus, daily application of TRI-LUMA� Cream resulted in a minimal increase of normal endogenous levels of tretinoin. The circulating tretinoin levels represent only a portion of total tretinoin-associated retinoids, which would include metabolites of tretinoin and that sequestered into peripheral tissues.
For hydroquinone quantifiable plasma concentrations were obtained in 18% (8 out of 44) Group I subjects. The exposure to hydroquinone as reflected by the Cmax values ranged from 25.55 to 86.52 ng/mL. All Group II subjects (6 g dose) had undetectably low post-dose plasma concentrations.
For fluocinolone acetonide, Groups I and II subjects had undetectably low post-dose plasma concentrations.
The following tests may be helpful in evaluating patients: (a) ACTH or cosyntropin stimulation tests; (b) the A.M. plasma cortisol test; and (c) the urinary free cortisol test.
Two efficacy and safety studies were conducted in 641 melasma patients between the ages of 21 to 75 years, having skin phototypes I-IV and moderate to severe melasma of the face. TRI-LUMA� Cream was compared with three possible combinations of two of the three active ingredients [(1) hydroquinone 4% (HQ)+tretinoin 0.05% (RA); (2) fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% (FA)+tretinoin 0.05% (RA); (3) fluocinolone acetonide 0.01% (FA)+hydroquinone 4% (HQ)], contained in the same vehicle as TRI-LUMA� Cream.
The patients were instructed to apply their study medication each night, after washing their face with a mild soapless cleanser, for 8 weeks. The patients were also instructed to apply a thin layer of study medication to the hyperpigmented lesion, making sure to cover the entire lesion including the outside borders extending to the normal pigmented skin. The patients were provided a mild moisturizer for use as needed and a sunscreen with SPF 30 for daily use. Moreover, the patients were instructed to avoid sunlight exposure to the face, wear protective clothing Protective clothing and avoidance of sunlight exposure to the face was recommended.
The patients were evaluated for melasma seventy at baseline and at weeks 1, 2, 4, and 8 of treatment. Primary efficacy was based on the proportion of patients who had an investigators' assessment of treatment success, defined as the clearing of melasma at the end of the eight-week treatment period. The majority of patients enrolled in the two studies were white (approximately 66%) and female (approximately 98%). TRI-LUMA� Cream was demonstrated to be significantly more effective than any of the other combinations of the active ingredients.
Patients experienced improvement of their melasma with the use of TRI-LUMA� Cream as early as 4 weeks. However, among 7 patients who had clearing at the end of 4 weeks of treatment with TRI-LUMA� Cream, 4 of them did not maintain the remission after an additional 4 weeks of treatment.
After 8 weeks of treatment with the study drug, patients entered into an open-label extension period in which TRI-LUMA� Cream was given on an as-needed basis for the treatment of melasma. In studies, after 8 weeks of treatment with TRI-LUMA� Cream, most patients had at least some improvement. Some had their dark spots clear up completely (38% in one study and 13% in another). In most patients treated with TRI-LUMA� Cream, their melasma came back after treatment. The remission periods appeared to shorten between progressive courses of treatment. Additionally, few patients maintained complete clearing of melasma (approximately 1 to 2%).
Based on melasma severity at the beginning of the trial, 161 patients were assessed for improvement at day 56 of treatment. 61% (99 patients) experienced symptom improvement from �moderate� to �mild� or �cleared�, and 68% (25) showed improvement from �severe� to �mild� or �cleared� over the 8-week treatment period as shown in TABLE 3.
In a patch test study to determine sensitization potential in 221 healthy volunteers, three volunteers developed sensitivity reactions to TRI-LUMA Cream or its components.
In the controlled clinical trials, adverse events were monitored in the 161 patients who used TRI-LUMA� Cream once daily during an 8-week treatment period. There were 102 (63%) patients who experienced at least one treatment-related adverse event during these studies. The most frequently reported events were erythema, desquamation, burning, dryness, and pruritus at the site of application. The majority of these events were mild to moderate in severity. Adverse events reported by at least 1% of patients and judged by the investigators to be reasonably related to treatment with TRI-LUMA� Cream from the controlled clinical studies are summarized (in decreasing order of frequency) as follows:
In an open-label long-term safety study, patients who have had cumulative treatment of melasma with TRI-LUMA� Cream for 6 months showed a similar pattern of adverse events as in the 8-week studies. The following local adverse reactions have been reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids. They may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings, especially with higher potency corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection, skin atrophy, striae, and miliaria.
The foregoing description has been presented only for the purposes of illustration and is not intended to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, but by the claims appended hereto.
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'I don't know."
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The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns and Stretching, 2nd Edition
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Muscolino' s comprehensive and visually engaging coverage takes an in-depth look at palpation of muscle and bone along with trigger points and their pain referral patterns, stretching, specific muscle treatment, and more. Amazing four-color artwork shows palpation of the muscle with illustrations drawn over full-color photos. New additions such as review questions, "Deeper Thoughts," case studies and an Interactive Muscle Program help you develop integrative clinical-reasoning skills and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy.Table of Contents
New to This Edition
- NEW! Interactive Muscle Program available on Evolve allows you to see muscle attachments and the relationship among the muscles of the region, easing the process and aiding in retention of material.
- NEW! Drawings of therapist-assisted stretches added to the third section of the text supplies you with a comprehensive look at stretching, with both the existing self-stretches and the assisted stretches presented side-by-side.
- NEW! Case studies keep your interest level high with the opportunity for integrative, clinical reasoning.
- NEW! Reformatted Bone Palpation and Ligaments section offers content in a narrative format consistent with the rest of the text for easier navigation.
- NEW! "Deeper Thoughts" questions actively engage and challenge your reasoning skills.
- NEW! Review questions allow you to discuss concepts and synthesize important chapter information.
Key Features
- Step-by-step muscle palpitation coverage with clear reasoning provided for each step presents content in a way that is easily understood and remembered rather than just memorized.
- Amazing four-color artwork shows palpation of the muscle with muscle and bone illustrations drawn over full-color photos offering you a better sense of exactly how the muscles look and where the muscle is located underneath the skin as it is being palpated.
- UNIQUE! Stretching coverage provides more information on this effective treatment technique and helps you understand the role of stretching in treatment.
- Trigger Points and Referral Patterns illustrations show where trigger points lie on the muscle and where pain radiates when an injury is felt so you can effectively identify trigger points and referral patterns in a clinical setting.
- UNIQUE! Palpation photos help students and practitioners learn to identify muscles when the body is positioned the way they will encounter it in the massage setting.
- Specific massage-related assessment and treatment strokes are shown through illustrations and in the Palpation Notes, moving you from theory and assessment to practical application.
- Bone Palpation coverage teaches you to identify and palpate bones and bony landmarks.
- Chapter overviews and outlines introduce each chapter so you can preview the content and direction of the chapter at the major concept level.
- Measurable chapter objectives at the start of each chapter identify key goals as well as information that should be mastered.
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Dana J Lawrence, DC, MMedEd (Palmer College of Chiropractic)
This book presents a comprehensive approach to muscle palpation and human muscular anatomy, providing an overview of stretching as well as a thorough grounding in palpatory awareness of human muscles. It is amply illustrated and is complemented by a DVD.
It is designed to fill a need in the training of students of massage therapy. It focuses attention on human muscles, their anatomy, and the most effective way in which each muscle should be palpated. There is an additional emphasis on stretching and on trigger points. A book like this is needed in the discipline, and its thoroughness will be an asset in marketing to other professions in manual therapy. Overall, it does a superb job of meeting the authors' objectives.
The primary audience is students in massage therapy programs, but it will also find a home in other professions which focus on manual care, such as chiropractic, naturopathy, napropathy and physical medicine. It is a book that students will embrace, but it is probably a bit basic for practitioners, although it might be a good reference for them.
The first of the three main parts of the book looks at the art and science of palpation, as well as some information about stretching (from various viewpoints, such as contract relax and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation). The second part looks at bony palpation and landmarks in the body, while the final part (which is the meat of the book) provides detailed information on how to palpate all muscles of the body. It is wonderfully illustrated, with hundreds of high quality illustrations, and the accompanying DVD demonstrates many of the techniques as well. All illustrations are in color, and the text looks quite professional. My only quibble is a lack of referencing for the latter chapters, which may reflect the fact that the book represents the clinical wisdom of the authors.
This is a nicely done addition to the literature. It is logically organized, it covers the material well, and I cannot think of another similar book that has this level of detail. The DVD is a good addition. There is a wealth of good clinical information here, well beyond just the palpation skills. There is good information on stretching, and on trigger points and where they may be located and how they may be palpated. I would feel quite comfortable recommending this book to my chiropractic students.
Weighted Numerical Score: 95 - 4 Stars!
"This book is a comprehensive introduction to learning the skills required to be an effective body worker or massage therapist. It's compiled in such a way to be an effective learning resource for physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors who require a core textbook, which provides clear and concise illustration to enhance the learning experience."
The Osteopath, 2009
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By Joseph E. Muscolino, DC, Instructor, Purchase College, State University of New York, Purchase, NY; Owner, The Art and Science of Kinesiology, Redding, CT
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- Trim Size: 8 1/2 X 10 7/8 in
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Tell your senators and representatives that scleroderma is important to you!
Advocacy is the act of educating the public about an issue, supporting or defending a cause, and recommending an action.
During an election cycle, all eyes turn to national, state and local politics. The Scleroderma Foundation advocates on the behalf of the entire scleroderma community throughout the entire year, whether there is an election or not. Several times a year, scleroderma patients and family members visit their Congressional leaders in Washington, D.C. This important action has helped us cultivate new relationships with elected officials and strengthen existing relationships with others.
Over the next few months, we will continue to share your scleroderma stories throughout the halls of Congress. This is an exciting time and we hope you will be a part of it! Become a scleroderma advocate today!
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The start of 2015 was also the start of a new Congress (114th) in Washington D.C., as well as the re-writing and re-introduction of the "Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act". Of critical importance to the scleroderma community in 2015 is not only bringing our patients' stories to the many new legislators (especially those in key congressional committees), but building on the momentum of our recent success in getting "scleroderma" relisted as an eligible condition for study through the Department of Defense (DOD) Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) in FY 15. Our plan is to reach out to Senators currently working on the FY 16 DOD to ensure that "scleroderma" remains listed.
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We thank everyone who submitted a letter of interest to participate in the upcoming Scleroderma Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on April 28. In spite of our best efforts to get our bill introduced into this Congress, it has not happened yet and we realize it will not happen before Congress adjourns for recess; therefore, we are postponing Advocacy Day until a later date this year.If you have already sent in a letter of interest to participate in Advocacy Day, your application will be kept on file for consideration once the new date for Advocacy Day is finalized.
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Test Rugby Results - November 22nd weekend
As an Irishman the result could not have been better and under Schmitt there is alway a plan to get the result. I have to say though, right from the olf against the Baa Baa's the Aussies have played the most entertaining brand of Rugby in these Autumn Internationals. Two unbelievable tries (even if one wasn't, it deserved to be). I will be following Ireland in the RWC, but should they exit, we'll I might turn Yellow.
4 Months, 2 Days ago
Australia edge Wales in another agonising defeat for home fans
Close game. Might have been different without the sloppy intercept try. Wales have the talent, speed, bulk, with the exception of a decent 10 and tactics (Gatland). If the latter two were sorted prior to WC, I think they could be contender.
4 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Test Rugby Results - November 7th and 8th 2014
Ireland and Scotland stand out.
4 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Test Rugby Results - November 7th and 8th 2014
Ireland and Scotland stand out.
4 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Ireland get their first ever win in Argentina in Resistencia
We are seeing a bit of the end of season European fatigue in this first performance from Ireland,that and a fair few younger players getting a run. I do think Schmitt will continue to experiment and give younger players some experience before World Cup, so result should be second to performance.. I do share the same concern as others about Luke Marshall. It almost seems like every match now.
I would really love to see Madigan given a run at 12. Even as an impact replacement. Very impressive in defense and attack in Rabo semi and final in that position.
9 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Wallabies notch up 50 in runaway first Test win against France
The French super 14 is packed with mercenaries and it's all about the money. National players don't get chance to play at highest level and the national game is suffering as a result. In saying that Saint Andre, is clueless on tactics. The Aussies still haven't got a good scrum and if they stepped up at breakdown they could of denied ball to the talented Aussie backs far more ball.
9 Months, 2 Weeks ago
Ed O'Donoghue cleared of eyegouging after red card game changer
Personally, I don't see how the officials could have interpreted this as anything other than at least an attempted eye gouge. Anyway rightly or wrongly the officials made their decision and as with the long held tradition of rugby the players must respect this. Horrill as usual Is a disgrace in such matters with his Alex Ferguson like after match comments.
10 Months, 4 Days ago
Glasgow Warriors upset Munster then Leinster edge Ulster in tense PRO12 Semis
Two of the better running sides in the final. Should be good. Glasgow in form, Leinster at home with big names last game. Looking forward to it.
10 Months, 1 Week ago
Glasgow Warriors upset Munster then Leinster edge Ulster in tense PRO12 Semis
Followed soon after by McFadden and Cronin with concussion also. Leinster were running out of subs but did the right thing.
10 Months, 1 Week ago
Friday Funnies - Team mate questions with Donncha O'Callaghan
Munster second rows are said to be a comiited bunch. Just with Donacha is it to rugby or and institution?
10 Months, 1 Week ago