Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.
Introduction to palpation. -- The art and science of muscle palpation. -- Draping and basic massage strokes. -- Body mechanics for the manual therapist. -- Anatomy, physiology, and treatment of trigger points (TrPs). -- Stretching. -- Upper extremity bone palpation and ligaments. -- Axial body bone palpation and ligaments. -- Lower extremity bone palpation and ligaments. -- Tour #1 : palpation of the muscles of the shoulder girdle. -- Tour #2 : palpation of the neck muscles. -- Tour #3 : palpation of the muscles of the head. -- Tour #4 : palpation of the muscles of the arm. -- Tour #5 : palpation of the muscles of the forearm. -- Tour #6 : palpation of the intrinsic muscles of the hand. -- Tour #7 : palpation of the trunk muscles. -- Tour #8 : palpation of the pelvic muscles. -- Tour #9 : palpation of the thigh muscles. -- Tour #10 : palpation of the leg muscles. -- Tour #11 : palpation of the intrinsic muscles of the foot.