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This book is intended for readers who long to know more about the historical background of these methods as well as the physiological basis of their therapeutic effectiveness.
By Advanced Rolfing Practitioner, John T. Cottingham, P.T.
Published by The Dr. Ida Rolf Institute®, 1985. Soft cover book
Contents
Part I - Historical Perspective
1 Ancient Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
2 The Hatha Yoga Traditions of India
3 Classical Greek, Roman, and other Earliert Influences
4 From the Dark Ages to Modern Times
5 Swedish Masssage: Per Henrik Ling
6 Osteopathy: Andrew Taylor Still
7 Chiropractic: Daniel David Palmer
8 Alexander Technique: F. Mattias Alexander
9 Rolfing: Ida P. Rolf
10 Reichian Therapy: Wilhelm Reich
11 Other Contemporary Body Therapies
12 Nothing New Under the Sun
Part II - Physiological Evidence
13 Circulation of the Bodily Fluids
14 The Connective Tissue Network
15 The Nervious System
16 Muscle Tone, Posture, and Movement
17 Balance of the Autonomic Nervous System
18 Pain and the Endogenous Opiate System
19 Physiological Evidence: Conclusions
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