Muscle repositioning: Combining subjective and objective feedbacks in the teaching and practice of a reflex-based myofascial release technique

International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork: Research, Education, and Practice

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 26-35

  Bertolucci, Luiz Fernando ^a  

^a Associaçâo Brasileira de Rolfing   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Fascia; Martial arts; Muscle stretching exercises; Musculoskeletal manipulations; Myofascial pain syndromes; Physical therapy (specialty); Rehabilitation; Sensory feedback; Teaching; Yawning

Indexed keywords

EID: 77954669162     PISSN: 1916257X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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