This book is an introduction to the connective tissue massage (CTM) developed by Elisabeth
Dicke. It was written to help the practitioner understand the effects of this therapy and
explains the following: - Segmental structure of the body and reflex physiological mechanisms.
- The special interconnecting relationship between the sensory motor and autonomic nervous
systems at the body segment level which allows complex reflex mechanisms to exist that are
useful in connective tissue massage therapy. - Manual massage strokes specifically applied in
CTM - Diagnostic assessment on the basis of skin connective tissue and muscle zones - Basic
structure structural consequences and how to treat extremities. - Teaches how to apply CTM to
treat various clinical patterns and symptoms.
