Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques

Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques is an interactive ebook containing over 161 minutes of training techniques video supported by over 325 detailed pictures to convey the value of this subject for the massotherapist and physical therapist. The interactive eBook format provides a compelling combination of text, images and video in one teaching product for the iPad. The purpose of “Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques” is to guide the practicing clinician towards selecting the most effective soft tissue mobilization techniques in order to achieve specific musculoskeletal functional outcomes. This product is perfect for clinical and teaching settings where the user can immerse in the technique performed and described by the others.



What is it?



Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques is based on 75 years of combined experience, evidence and practice. Techniques last 2.5-3.5 minutes each showing the student proper patient positioning, clinician positioning and proper delivery of the technique. The sections are organized by body parts: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, upper extremity and lower extremity so a student can view a section completely or by individual technique.



Why iPad?



The iPad was a perfect place to combine text, color still pictures and training video clips into one convenient and portable format, perfect for the clinical setting.



Digital Formats Explained



The goal of the iPad version was to provide an easily navigational tool for the therapist and/or trainer for continuing education. Navigation is made easier on the iPad. The observer's interest is kept through conversational engagement with the demonstrator and still photography to help explain the clinicians position. The conversational approach is meant to engage the viewer as if they were in the room observing the techniques as they are being demonstrated while the clinician provides insight into the application of the technique. Additional interest is captured through the use of multiple cameras,...