"This is a book and CD I will keep close at hand - great detail on how the rotator cuff works!." (Diane Kelly, Vancouver, WA)

MASSAGE THERAPISTS ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES!

If you don’t get these products for your client’s sake, get them for yourself!

At last, a book and DVD that looks at rotator cuff injuries from a massage therapist’s perspective! Consisting of a DVD and a book with interactive CD-ROM, which can be purchased separately or together or as part of a NCTMB, AMTA, ABMP, and Florida approved home study course , that's no more difficult than anything on elearners.com, these products offer a comprehensive study of rotator cuff, the shoulder joint and shoulder girlde.Rotator cuff injuries are becoming more common, especially in this age of “computer shoulders.” A thorough understanding of the rotator cuff is indispensable for massage therapists who strive to improve their skills and help their clients. The Releasing the Rotator Cuff perfect bound book is a well-organized, easy-to-use book that has over 60 photographs and graphics and follows a logical sequence. The DVD shows protocols for the rotator cuff plus eight shoulder joint/shoulder girdle muscles and is 2.5 hours. Topics covered in both the book and DVD include:

OVERVIEW OF THE ROTATOR CUFF (read my article: The Rotator Cuff-An Overview)
COMMON SIGNS AND SITES OF INJURIES
A LESSON IN SHOULDER MECHANICS
SECTIONS ON EACH OF THE ROTATOR CUFF MUSCLES PLUS OTHER COMMONLY INVOLVED MUSCLES
CLIENT EDUCATION
STRETCHING AND STRENGTHENING EXERCISES.

Included with the book is the Releasing the Rotator Cuff interactive CD-ROM, (for PC's only) which is a fabulous complementary tool for learning the material. The CD-ROM has the whole book in color and interactive quizzes to help you learn the material.

"I enjoyed the simplicity with which you were able to explain the complicated details of the shoulder." (Teresa McKee, Hilo, Hawaii)

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Below are some photos from the book. Please note that the photos in the manual are black and white but you can view color photos on the CD-ROM

Subscapularis Release in the Sidelying Position	Cross-fiber friction on the tendons of the infraspinatus and teres minor.
Releasing the long head of the biceps	Releasing the supraspinatus in the side-lying position

Strengthening the Infraspinatus/Teres Minor Muscles

HOME STUDY COURSE

Only $169.95 plus s/h for 20 CE's!

"This is an awesome course! Simple, to the point and very easy to use in my practice. I love the stretching. My brother injured his shoulder playing basketball. I worked on him using these techniques and he's had wonderful results! Thank you for making this so easy to learn." (Jessah Barnard, Weatherly, PA)

"Finally a home study course that is useful! Please create more home study courses! Thank you. (Deborah Johnson, Baltimore, MD)

The course qualifies for 20 Continuing Education credits under Category A for National Certification , Florida (course #20-20102), AMTA and ABMT. Just $169.95 plus s/h. The course consists of the:

Releasing the Rotator Cuff book and interactive CD-ROM (For PC's only) which includes a comprehensive overview of the rotator cuff; techniques with accompanying photos for releasing the muscles of the rotator cuff, pectoralis minor, pectoralis major, serratus anterior and more.
Releasing the Rotator Cuff DVD.
a 25 question, multiple-choice test that must be returned for grading.
Each student must complete two hands-on practice sessions on two different volunteer clients.
Certificate of Completion, with all appropriate information included

Passing grade is 18 out of 25 (72%). If for some reason you do not pass, a copy of the questions you missed will be sent back to you. Upon successfully passing the exam, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, with all appropriate information included. Only $169.95 plus s/h for 20 CE's!

"Enjoyed this presentation - organized easily understood, great visual tools and descriptions. (Marie Reedy, Corpus Christi, TX)

"I usually like to attend hands on classes but this course used many writings, descriptions, and pictures that were so informative it was as if I had attended an acutal workshop!(Dorene Guida , Port St Lucie, FL)

To order by phone please call us at (512) 833-0179.

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