Review
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"Among the numerous volumes of so-called therapeutic
manuals in the field of neuromuscular assessment and ,
few truly meet the dual standard of providing skill enhancement
while resting on a firm scientific foundation. David Weinstock's
NeuroKinetic Therapy not only meets this standard but raises it
to a new level. Combining anatomical detail with superb
illustrations and photos, the book carefully guides the
practitioner in learning this subtle but very powerful form of
therapy.... What a joy it is to move away from repetitive
to truly unwind the effects of injury, stress, and poor
posture in our patients."
--Steven Katz, DC, Katz Chiropractic, Mill Valley, California
"David Weinstock's book enables both beginning and experienced
manual therapists to expand on their assessment skills and to
determine their subsequent strategy. This extremely
organized book filled with beautiful photos and illustrations
helps to guide practitioners through a more specific and
meaningful approach to manual muscle testing. Weinstock brings
together his incredible breadth of knowledge and experience in
neuromuscular reeducation and manual therapy in this
well-written, easy-to-follow book."
--Cindy Lewton Dehan, physical therapist, Active Marin Physical
Therapy, Larkspur, California
"Finally a manual written in accessible terms with end user
results. The photos are clear and concise. Weinstock captures the
essence and extreme importance of muscle testing for any physical
practice. I have no doubt that this book will become a bible for
all types of movement core therapists and educational programs. I
have added it to the list of required reading for all students
enrolled in our pilates certification programs."
--Stacy Allegro, director, Fit First Pilates, Corte Madera,
California
"NeuroKinetic Therapy is one of the best manual therapy
instructional manuals available. The layout and photos make it
easy to follow and understand. It is a great tool and will be
useful in my practice, complimenting my work with chiropractic,
Active Release Techniques, and Egoscue exercise."
--Bruce Rizzo, DC, ART, My Chiro Care, Berkeley, California
"NeuroKinetic Therapy is an invaluable tool that will greatly
enhance a personal trainer's repertoire and level of expertise.
Clients often come to trainers with old injuries that have
subsequently created compensatory patterns or muscular
imbalances. NeuroKinetic Therapy provides detailed instructions
for helping clients regain the muscular control and balance to
perform to their potential. Easy to follow and understand, the
book shows the trainer how to accurately and effectively assess
and test clients. The book's photographs allow the trainer to
know precisely where to place pressure and how the client needs
to be positioned so that the muscle test is effective. This
manual is a great compliment to any trainer's library."
--David Phillips, CES, NASM certified personal trainer, Fit
Bridge, Mill Valley, California
"Muscle testing is used in many disciplines but there has not
been consistency in how it is performed. In his new book
NeuroKinetic Therapy, David Weinstock clearly demonstrates this
technique in a succinct and thorough manner. He covers testing of
the individual muscles with clear images, including their
anatomical origin, insertion, and actions. This book should be a
part of any soft tissue spet's library."
-- Douglas Kyle, DC, DABCO, ART, Marin Spine and Sport, Corte
Madera, California
"NeuroKinetic Therapy clearly and thoroughly outlines muscle
testing techniques along with related anatomy, but it is its use
with the NeuroKinetic Therapy protocol that makes it a step up
from massage and strengthening models more traditionally applied.
I defer to David for those difficult to unravel pain patterns,
both professionally and personally, and always with success."
--Caryl Sircus, physical therapist, Aquatic Therapy Associates,
San Rafael, California
"Both concise and clear, this book breathes rehabilitation and
therapeutic alignment. For a yoga instructor it provides a deeper
skill set and knowledgeable platform from which to work and
teach. It can greatly assist your students' structural integrity
as well as provide the capacity to heal any trauma that may be
restricting the full range of motion or causing pain. This book
is a treasure!"
--James Higgins, yoga instructor, Yoga Studio, Mill Valley,
California
About the Author
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David Weinstock codeveloped NeuroKinetic Therapy in
1987. He uses this technique to treat neck and back injuries,
TMJ, and tunnel syndrome. In 1986 he cofounded Institute
of Conscious BodyWork -- Alive and Well, where he taught until
2007. He currently lives and works in Corte Madera, California.