Evidence-based therapeutic massage: a practical guide for therapists
Holey, Elizabeth A.
Cook, Eileen M.
Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students andpractitioners 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. INDICE: Preface to the third editionPreface to the first editionAcknowledgementsAbout the authorsSection 1 - The theoretical basisChapter 1 Massage in contextChapter 2 A biological basisChapter 3 Therapeutic and reflex effectsChapter 4 Pathological principlesSection 2 - Practical application of massageChapter 5 PalpationChapter 6 Assessment and treatment planningChapter 7 Massage techniquesChapter 8 Regional application of classical massage techniquesChapter 9Reflex therapies Section 3 - Clinical uses of massageChapter 10 Relaxation massageChapter 11 Massage for people with long-term and terminal illnessChapter 12 Neuromusculoskeletal disordersChapter 13 Massage in sport (co-written with Julie Sparrow)Chapter 14 Client groupsIndex
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-3229-5
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 296
- Fecha Publicación: 02/12/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés