These seven videos can stand alone, or act as a companion / visual guide to the Art Riggs Massage Therapist Manual: A Visual Guide to Techniques. The set is designed as a full study clinical training course for massage therapists wishing to expand their skills within the realm of deep tissue massage and myofascial release.

The program is so comprehensive, that schools have been able to formulate a comprehensive education course of up to 100 hours (including hands-on practice) around the progressive format of this video series. Many massage training products just show "strokes" without delving into the complex issues of soft tissue restrictions, osseous articulations and strategies for working with the multitude of different issues we face as therapists. This extensive training series not only shows countless strokes and techniques, but will, more importantly, demonstrate the qualitative art of working with deep tissues to effect profound change. Many additional strategies are also covered, such as working off the massage table in seated and standing postures and suggestions for rehabilitative home programs of strengthening and stretching for your clients.

Overview

DVDs 1 & 2, The Fundamentals - Refining Touch, Working Through Superficial Muscles to Deep Layers Biomechanics of Working Tissue Deeply

Caveats - Areas of Caution for Deep Work

Tools of Deep Tissue Massage - Saving your Thumbs and Fingers

Proper Use of Fingers, Knuckles, Fist, Forearm, and Elbow Massage Strokes and Techniques

Lengthening Tissue, Freeing Adhesions, and Releasing Holding Patterns

Positioning of Clients to Increase Effectiveness of Your Work

The Side-Lying Position to Dramatically Improve Your Effectiveness

Strategies - Hundreds of strategies to integrate into your practice.

DVD 3 - The Legs And Pelvis

Balancing the Ankle and Foot and Increasing Mobility

The Anterior and Posterior Lower Leg

Working with the Knee for Mobility and to Free Restrictions

The Upper Leg - Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Adductors, Abductors

The Pelvis - Rotators, Hips, Sacrum, and Coccyx

DVD 4 - Continuation Of The Pelvis, Abdomen And Back

Quadratus Lumborum, Psoas, Iliacus, External Abdomen, Diaphragm and the Breath

The Back

Spinal Mechanics and Mobilization of Vertebrae and Ribs

Major Back Muscles - Erector Spinae, Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, and Others

Side-lying Work on the Back.

DVD 5 - Working With The Shoulder Girdle, Chest, Arms And Neck

Shoulder Girdle - Freeing the Scapula, Rotator Cuff, Chest, and First Rib

The Arms - Hand/Wrist, Forearm, Elbow, and Upper Arm

The Neck and Head - in Prone and Supine Position

Anterior and Posterior Neck and Vertebral Mobilization

Superficial Muscles of the Skull and Jaw

DVDs 6 & 7 - Advanced Techniques For Troubleshooting And Treatment Of Injuries - Including Stretching And Strengthening Suggestions

Foot and Ankle Injuries - Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, Ankle Sprains

Knee Pain and Dysfunction

Sciatica

Minor Back Pain

Rotator Cuff

Tennis Elbow, Wrist Complaints, and Repetitive Strain Injuries

Thoracic Outlet Problems