Product Description

Equine Structural Integration: Myofascial Release Manual. This book is a valuable guide to Equine Myofascial Release (MFR)for the horse owner, trainer or therapist wishing to work with horses. It is an essential reference for the professional equine practitioner. This book provides the essential overview and introduction to the techniques required to understand Equine Structural Integration. Equine Structural Integration: Myofascial Release Manual presents a logical series of techniques for bringing more structural order to the horses in your care.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #535947 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

From the Publisher
Equine Structural Integration: Myofascial Release Manual is rich in illustrations of Equine Myofascial Release techniques for the: Head, Forelimb, Shoulders, Rear, Scar Tissue, Joints as well as Myofascial Stretching.This book is a needed educational tool for practitioners who provide Myofascial Therapy to horses. Equine Structural Integration: Myofascial Release Manual, takes you on a journey of understanding fascia from the cell to the skin, from physiology to movement evaluation. It presents Myofascial Release Techniques for the entire horse that you can learn and use immediately. The book is laid out in a very user friendly manner. The illustrations and photos of the Equine Myofascial Release techniques and their descriptions are kept together so you can easily refer to them while working with your horse. If you are working with a client's horse you can use the book as an added tool to help your clients understand your work.

From the Back Cover
All I can say is FANTASTIC! As an equine chiropractor I concentrate mainly on restoring joint function through manual manipulation of the joints, particularly the spine. Your Myofascial Release Manual fills all the gaps about safely treating soft tissue stress that joint manipulation alone cannot address. Your descriptions of anatomy and the techniques are clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend this book for every equine therapist of horse owner who needs to see fast improvement in their horse's performance.

Dr. Danial Kamen D.C. Author of The Well Adjusted Horse.

I learned a lot about horses--not my usual clients--reading this book. Jim Pascucci's love of animals, experience in the field, and practical wisdom come through on every page. The section on fascia is a masterpiece of economical presentation, and the material on perception from the horse's point of view--simple and obivous once it is revealed--makes the language of "hors-ese" immediately easier.

Tom Myers Author of Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians

Jim unites his extensive technical training with the practical wisdom that comes with experience; creating a clear, balanced and holistic approach to myofascial release instruction.

Laurie DeNatale, NATRC Executive Administrator

About the Author
Jim Pascucci is an Advanced Roler, NCTMB with over 25 years of experience working with horses. He has spent the last 13 years Rolfing horses all over the world. He is recognized as an authority on Rolfing and Structural Integration of horses. His clients include Grand Prix level Dressage and Jumping horses to million dollar winning Cutting horses. He has been teaching Myofascial Release and Structural Integration for equines for the last 10 years.

Customer Reviews

Awesome!
My horse and I love this book. The author has a gift for presenting theory and practical techniques in a clear, concise, well-organized manner. Anyone, with the intention of wanting to help horses, is able to follow the excellent photos and instructions to achieve this end. Since first reading this book I have studied human massage and bodywork and can attest that there are few instruction manuals of this sort available. The next item on my "desire to learn list" is equine/canine bodywork. After having read and reviewed many related books and DVD's, this book convinced me as to with whom I need to study.

A Wonderful Guide
Both my horse and I love this book. I have been able to integrate many of the techniques into bodywork sessions with my horse. The book is in-depth and well written. The chapter on Myofascial Stretching has completely changed the way I think about stretch exercises for horses.

A True Manual
This book takes body work to the next level. If you are looking for more than what a massage can do for your horse, then this is your reference. I enjoyed the book so much that I went to Colorado to take a class with Jim. He is an excellent, thought provoking teacher. I really feel that I can improved the range of motion, level of comfort and athletic ability of my horses. I highly recommend this book and Jim's hands on classes.