Book excerpt: First published in 1993, this second edition text has been revised and updated to incorporate changes occurring in the myotherapy profession. It now includes the modalities in myotherapy treatment and the effects of these modalities as well as information on myofascial trigger points. It describes the structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system as well as discussing techniques used in the treatment of soft tissue dysfunction and the facilitation of human movement. Includes references, a bibliography and an index. The author is a teacher in the department of health and clinical science at RMIT.