Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques. The text's research-base and references are fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions.
New to This Edition
- New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport, including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with national teams at world and Olympic level.
- Expanded chapters on Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques).
- Case studies throughout the chapters.
- Evolve Resources - use your unique PIN code to access video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques as identified in the book.
Contents
Section 1 - The theoretical basis
- Chapter 1 Massage in context
- Chapter 2 A biological basis
- Chapter 3 Therapeutic and reflex effects
- Chapter 4 Pathological principles
Section 2 - Practical application of massage
- Chapter 5 Palpation
- Chapter 6 Assessment and treatment planning
- Chapter 7 Massage techniques
- Chapter 8 Regional application of classical massage techniques
- Chapter 9 Reflex therapies
Section 3 - Clinical uses of massage
- Chapter 10 Relaxation massage
- Chapter 11 Massage for people with long-term and terminal illness
- Chapter 12 Neuromusculoskeletal disorders
- Chapter 13 Massage in sport
- Chapter 14 Client groups
Index
About the Authors
- Elizabeth A. Holey, MA, MCSP, CertEd, DipTP, MILT, Chartered Physiotherapist, UK; Deputy Dean, School of Health & Social Care, University of Teeside, Middlesbrough, UK.
- Eileen M. Cook, Chartered Physiotherapist, North Yorkshire, UK.
Product Details
- Paperback: 296 pages
- Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 3 edition (January 28, 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0702032298
- ISBN-13: 978-0702032295
- Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
List Price: $74.95