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This manual guides massage therapists to become Movement Professionals by identifying and treating musculoskeletal dysfunction caused by the conflict between natural primal movement (squatting, hinging) and restrictive occupational patterns (sitting, repetition, asymmetry). The book introduces the Joint-by-Joint theory and Fascial Lines, focusing on predictable postural failures like Lower and Upper Crossed Syndromes (LCS/UCS). Therapists learn to use Functional Movement Screens (FMS) and targeted intake forms to differentiate work-driven pain from other factors. The core treatment uses a Triad of Treatment: Orthopedic Massage (Release): Targets hypertonic stabilizers (e.g., Psoas, QL, Pec Minor). Corrective Exercise (Activate): Reprograms weak muscles (Glutes, Deep Neck Flexors) and restores mobility (T-Spine, Ankle). Personal Training Insights (Resilience): Gives clients behavioral strategies (Movement Snacks, Intra-Abdominal Pressure bracing) and strength advice. Protocols are detailed for four groups: Sedentary (LCS/UCS), Manual Laborer (Anti-Rotation/QL), Healthcare/Service (Endurance/Foot Stability), and Repetitive Motion (Nerve Decompression/Flossing) workers, ensuring an integrated path to long-term functional balance.

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