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Ralph
R. Stephens is a well-known author
and educator in the fields of sports
and therapeutic massage. Ralph
has published many articles in
magazines and journals and is also
the author of a successful massage
textbook. He has also been a
spokesman for many state and
national massage meetings.
Ralph's videos/DVDs are very
entertaining and understandable.
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Body Massage Videos
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SEATED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - BACK &
NECK - VOLUME I |
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In this video/DVD,
Ralph Stephens
explains and
illustrates the following: (1)
Patient communication (2) Chair
operation (3) Sanitization
procedures (4) common complaints and
detailed treatment of quadratus
lumborum, erector spinae, rhomboids,
upper and mid-trapezius,
suboccipitais, brachloradialis (5)
Closure techniques and PNF
stretching (6) Therapist body
mechanics including anatomy trigger
points. (70
minutes)
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MA001 - VHS $49.95  |
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| MA001D - DVD $49.95 |
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SEATED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE -
SHOULDER - VOLUME II |
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In this video,
Ralph Stephens explains
and illustrates the following
procedures/techniques: (1) active
isolated stretching for the neck and
shoulders; anatomy (2) trigger points,
(3) common complaints and detailed
treatment of deltoid, (4) supraspinatus,
infraspinatus, teres major and
minor, latissimus dorsi, pectoralis
major and minor, and subscapularis.
In addition, he also explains basic posture analysis,
how the shoulder affects the arm and
wrist, and much more. Also
helps you help people with rotator
cuff problems and frozen shoulder.
(65 minutes) |
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| MA002 - VHS $49.95 |
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| MA002D - DVD $49.95 |
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SEATED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE -
FOREARM, WRIST & HAND - VOLUME III |
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In this presentation,
Ralph Stephens
explains: (1) anatomy (2) trigger
points (3) common complaints and
detailed treatment of entire forearm
from elbow to fingers (4) tennis
elbow and golfer's elbow (5)
detailed discussion of the carpel
tunnel syndrome (6) excellent hand
treatment procedure for most hand
complaints (7) active isolated
stretching for the forearm, wrist
and hand - this procedure works
great for carpel tunnel patients and
for massage therapists that would
like to keep their own wrists and
hands in a good condition (8) a
great table and chair massage
treatments.
(65 minutes) |
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| MA003 - VHS $49.95 |
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| MA003D - DVD $49.95 |
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SEATED THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE - VOLUMES
I, II, & III SET |
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A three video/DVD
collection of the therapeutic
massage treatments -
Superb training for chair massage.
Covers (1) chair set-up, adjustment
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sanitation (3) hygiene (4) therapist
client communication (5) anatomy using
trigger point drawings and muscles
drawn on the body plus a complete
demonstration of the techniques to
treat each muscle (6) teaches PNF and Active Isolated
Stretching body mechanics and thumb
techniques. Techniques can be
applied generally for relaxation and
stress reduction, or specifically to
improve circulation, increase range
of motion, reduce pain and help
relieve common complaints.
These are the methods you need to
know to better serve your patients
and to stand out from the crowd of
chair therapists.
(200 minutes) |
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| MA001S - VHS $119.95 |
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| MA001SD - DVD $119.95 |
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ANATOMY OF THE LOWER EXTREMITY |
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Ralph Stephens explains:
(1) muscle
anatomy of the leg, thigh and hip by
using the best visual representation possible
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Anatomical discussion of the lower
extremity in virtually the same
order as the Therapeutic Sports
Massage video (3) Beautiful
and detailed muscle drawings on a live athlete.
Similar to the anatomy presentations
in the Seated Therapeutic Massage
video series. Also covered: common
injuries, pain complaints and
trigger points of the lower
extremity.
(57 minutes) |
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| MA004 - VHS $59.95 |
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MEDICAL MASSAGE FOR THE LUMBAR
REGION |
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In this presentation,
Ralph Stephens
explains and illustrates: (1) a complete
medical massage routine for the
posterior lumbar region with the
patient in the prone position;
clearly shown and explained, to help
you thoroughly examine and normalize
the soft tissues of the low back (2)
Common causes of low back pain
including trigger points (3) postural
distortion (4) an pronation are shown
and clearly explained. Ralph's
methods are powerful yet easy,
simple, safe and pain - these
methods can help
you provide relief for people with
low back pain, lumbar strains, back
spasms, overpronation syndrome and
other painful, common soft tissue
conditions in the lumbar area.
(90 minutes) |
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| MA005 - VHS $59.95 |
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| MA005D - DVD $59.95 |
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MEDICAL MASSAGE FOR THE
CERVICAL
REGION |
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In this video,
Ralph Stephens presents a complete
medical massage routine for the posterior, lateral, and anterior myofascial tissues of the neck. The video is clear and well explained, to help
you thoroughly examine and normalize
the soft tissues of the cervical
region. Common causes of head
and neck pain including trigger
points and postural distortion are
discussed. Learn powerful, yet
easy, safe and pain free methods to
help you provide relief for people
with neck pain, cervical strains and
sprains, range of motion
restrictions and whiplash.
Includes techniques to address the
posterior suboccipitals, splenius,
scaleni, sternocleidomastoid,
hyoids, longus coli and more.
(89 minutes) |
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| MA006 - VHS $59.95 |
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| MA006D - DVD $59.95 |
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SIDE-LYING THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE |
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Warm-up, examination, treatment and
closure techniques for the entire
body, from ankle to occiput with the
patient in the side-lying position.
Includes draping, bolstering, body
mechanics, along with techniques to
help people with ankle injuries,
shin splints, knee injuries, groin
pulls, sciatic pain, hip pain, low
back conditions, shoulder problems,
neck pain and headaches.
(87 minutes) |
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| MA007 - VHS $59.95 |
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| MA007D - DVD $59.95 |
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THERAPEUTIC SPORTS MASSAGE FOR THE
LOWER EXTREMITY |
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In this video,
Ralph Stephens
illustrates warm-up, examination,
treatment, and closure techniques
for the hip, thigh, leg and foot.
Ralph also discusses many common
problems and complaints about these
areas. The techniques features
in this video are great for athletes
and non-athletes alike. Learn
how to help people with
plantar-fascitis, ankle sprains,
knee pain, hip pain, sciatic pain
and other similar conditions.
(87 minutes) |
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| MA008 - VHS $59.95 |
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| MA008D - DVD $59.95 |
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Sports Massage Videos
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EVENTS SPORTS MASSAGE |
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In this presentation,
Ralph Stephens
explains essential aspects of event
sports massage - theory, timing, and
techniques. Ralph demonstrates
specific strokes used in event
sports massage and the most
efficient way to apply them.
This video will help you become a
more efficient and effective massage
therapist by teaching the applier
how powerful, full body massage can
be applied in 12 - 15 minutes.
The contents of this video are as
follows: (a) Cramp management
techniques (b) Equipment,
preparation and sanitation
considerations (c) Pre-Event massage
routine on a massage table and on a
massage chair (d) Intercompetition
massage (e) Post-event massage
routine on a massage table and on a
massage chair.
(85 minutes) |
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| MA009 - VHS $59.95 |
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| MA009D - DVD $59.95 |
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Reflexology Videos
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GOLF REFLEXOLOGY |
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In
this video,
Ralph Stephens gives out
proper advice on how to play golf
safer and even better by focusing on
flexibility. Your Swing is lacking
if you lack flexibility in essential
golf related areas of your body.
Learn how to increase your / your
client’s rotation, club head speed
and consistency with the simple
techniques shown in this video.
(90 minutes)
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| MA010 - VHS $29.95 |
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| MA010D - DVD $29.95 |
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