Ultrasound is a type of sound that has wavelengths above our range of hearing. These wavelengths are shorter than the sound waves which we hear and in the range that this tool operates the length of the waves is .34 mm or shorter. This is getting close to the width of a hair. Sound is pressure, and these short wavelengths generate pressure differentials in cellular tissue that assist fluid flow into and out of the tissue and even across cellular membranes, assisting in the elimination of wastes and enervating the tissue with nutrients. As the unit pushes and pulls the tissues, it will generate heat. This heating is deep within the cellular matrix and has therapeutic potential if properly employed (see section on use).

Contra-indications: This unit should not be used where the tissue matrix should not be compromised. Therefore it should be avoided when dealing with malignant tissue. It should be used very conservatively, especially on tissues dealing with active inflammation, as it will easily exacerbate inflammation. It should not be used on any one spot for more than a few minutes, as it will irritate any tissue if it is overused. Please follow all other contra-indications and cautions in the enclosed instructions for use.

Use: Determine where the unit is to be used. The high setting is for deep tissue, such as the interior of the knee or hip joint. The lowest setting is for the skin. Set the intensity and duration and turn on the unit. Apply the conductive gel to the metal head and hold the unit on bare skin at the spot where you intend healing. Do not move the head around as this will dissipate the accumulation of heat in the tissue. If you are working with soft tissue, after several minutes, when the tissue is warm / hot, spread or stretch the tissues (in the direction of the muscle fibers if known) and hold in the stretched position for a moment while the tissue cools. Then move onto the next spot. If you are working into a joint, move the limb slowly through its range of motion and then repeat from another angle.  I recommend not using the unit more than twice a day on a specific spot. Drinking water helps to eliminate toxins released by this unit from the body.  After practicing with this unit for a while, you should be  able to quickly manage minor aches and pains.

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Integration of Infant and Dynamic Reflexes

This is the reference for many of the Reflex Repatterning exercises used by Masgutova Method Core Specialists. Although quite obtuse, at times bordering on intractable, it is a valuable addition to any Manual Therapist reference library and of some help for parents looking for developmental exercises for their children. It is a milestone publication in the emergence of elementary sensory/motor skill therapy.

It is best viewed as a collection of individual exercises with comprehensive descriptions, than as a discussion of reflex function in relation to the whole person. Although the underlying system works and has successfully completed a clinical trial in the United States*, the theoretical model as presented is incomplete and in my opinion, overreaches. Although this detracts from the overall value of the book, the exercises as presented are extremely valuable in their own right.

LINK TO PURCHASE THE MANUAL

More Information on Reflex Integration Work

*Kaiser San Jose / Sankar

Manual used in Touch For Health Classes. The new edition has a comprehensive section on Metaphor

With over a half million copies in print since 1973, John Thie’s TOUCH FOR HEALTH phenomenon has flourished worldwide to help more than 10 million people in over 40 countries restore their natural healing energies and enjoy vibrant health through his unique treatment of posture and muscle balancing that combines simple aspects of acupressure touch and massage. From this book, you will learn the techniques that chiropractors, alternative health specialists, athletic trainers, and massage therapists have found invaluable in preventive health-care treatment.

These techniques are distilled from the vast body of Eastern and Osteopathic techniques that Dr. George Goodheart refined into the practice of Applied Kinesiology. The techniques are known to be safe for anyone to practice, are essentially easy to learn and offer many years of discovery of their more subtle aspects.

TOUCH FOR HEALTH, THE COMPLETE EDITION

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NOTE ON THE TABS:

The middle section of the manual, from pages 95 to 229 is a reference section for the TFH material designed for ease of access. This includes tabs for each of the 14 meridians covered. Due to cost constraints the tabs were not cut out at press time, and I highly recommend taking the time (approximately 90 minutes) to go though this section with scissors and cut out the tabs. This will greatly speed up the process of getting at the specific material you need, when you need it.

SAMPLE PAGES:

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These are stand alone or PC based bio-feedback tools which I have used. I usually have them available for clients to try out, as they can be a substantial investment.

HEALING RHYTHMS This package is very strong in the educational aspect, with commentary by Dr. Andrew Weil, Deepak Chopra and other highly regarded personal wellness educators. The user interface is built around a new age flavored virtual world which you enter into more deeply as you gain skill. I have enjoyed working with this, but have found the format to be a little too fluffy to hold my interest.This is also the lowest priced complete system for the PC of which I am aware: HEALING RHYTHMS ON AMAZON.COM $299.00
ALIVE BIOFEEDBACK SYSTEM This is a newer biofeedback system for me, and I am still in the honeymoon phase with it. I really like the neutral user interface and the graphical representation over time of the feedback output. I think this may be a superior product in that the user interface is less distracting, but the educational component is more deeply buried in the product. Alive offers a clinical version of this product, and they appear to anticipate some form of coaching in its use. This is also a more expensive product to purchase with the IOM interface used with both of these recommendations. ($395 vs $299 for Healing Rhythms. If you purchase Healing Rhythms, you can then just purchase the Alive software for $148.00) ALIVE ON AMAZON.COM $395.00
MINDPLACE THOUGHTSTREAM If you are just looking for a basic biofeedback unit, you can purchase a handheld unit from Mindplace for $99.00. I have a Mindplace unit, which uses Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) as the feedback medium. I think a handheld unit is a very effective means for bio-feedback. However, I am less enamored with using GSR as it does not have the feel of a heart rate variability unit such as the more expensive Heartmath unit. MINDPLACE ON AMAZON.COM $99.00

This article in the Feb 22 2013 journal Science is an in depth review of our current understanding of the structure and function of structural biological materials. It covers the functional dynamics of many of these materials, including human bone.

STRUCTURAL BIOLOGICAL MATERIALS: CRITICAL MECHANICS – MATERIAL CONNECTIONS