Book Review

A Manual Therapist’s Guide to Movement by Gordon Browne

Abstract

Gordon Browne’s “A Manual Therapist’s Guide to Movement” is a book that attempts to bridge the gap between traditional/objective/scientific thoughts on movements and exercise, and a more integrative/subjective/awareness based model. For Feldenkrais® practitioners reading this book, it should be noted that this book deals primarily with the movement aspect of the Feldenkrais Method. As noted in the title, Mr. Browne’s audience is primarily the physical therapist/manual therapist who works with an orthopedic clientele. Mr. Browne does not claim that this is the “whole” Feldenkrais Method or that this is a book that describes the Feldenkrais Method. The book can still be a tremendous resource for the Feldenkrais practitioner who is interested in an explanation for what might happen from anatomical, biomechanical, neurological, and/or motor learning aspects during lessons.