Welcome to Chapter 2, Physical Factors from Massage Therapy According to Three Causes of Imbalances book.
In this video, we will explore the first major source of dysfunction within the body: physical imbalance.
Physical imbalances develop through poor posture, injury, repetitive strain, overuse, and biomechanical compensation patterns. These dysfunctions are among the most common conditions massage therapists encounter in clinical practice.
Throughout this chapter, we will focus on assessment, pattern recognition, and the selection of appropriate therapeutic approaches based on tissue presentation and functional imbalance.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this video, you should be able to identify common signs of physical imbalance, explain the relationship between agonist and antagonist muscle dysfunction, and select appropriate massage therapy techniques based on tissue condition and stages of injury.
The goal is not simply to memorize muscles or techniques, but to begin developing clinical and functional thinking skills that support effective assessment and treatment planning.
