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Author(s): Mario-Paul Cassar, ND DO (Auth.)
ISBN(s): 9780443073496, 044307349X
Edition: 2
File Details: PDF, 22.61 MB
Year: 2004
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 044307349X 

ISBN 13: 9780443073496

Author: Mario-Paul Cassar

This book gives a comprehensive introduction to massage techniques and offers guidelines on the assessment of each body region prior to massage (including the symptoms and signs relating to pathology). Well researched and evidence-based, the book takes a unique medical approach describing applied massage techniques for common conditions and their utilization as an adjunct to both conventional and complementary treatments. Generously illustrated with black and white photographs to show how to do the techniques. Additional line drawings illustrate correct postural techniques for the practitioner. Instruction is also given on supplementary techniques for the physically impaired patient.Handbook of Massage Therapy 2nd edition is aimed at all practitioners and students who practice the various disciplines of physical therapy. It provides the student with a comprehensive introduction to massage therapy whilst being of equal value to the practitioner, presenting theoretical information based on clinical experience and research material.

  • Thorough descriptions of massage techniques, their physiological effects, indications and contraindications, and how massage may be used therapeutically helps the reader come to a better understanding of the treatment of many common conditions.
  • Each of the chapters on body regions begins with an assessment of the region with guidelines on the examination of pathological symptoms, signs, and implications for massage treatment, preparing the reader for what is to come.
  • A generous number of illustrations, including photographs and line drawings, show the correct techniques for the practitioner.
  • Extra instruction shows supplementary methods for use with patients who are physically impaired, elderly, or unable to lie on the treatment table.

The new edition has been expanded to include

  • new two colour format
  • foreword by Leon Chaitow
  • extra material on research,
  • more anatomical diagrams,
  • more on bodywork techniques and forearm massage techniques
  • and an expanded section on massage in pregnancy

Table of contents:

  • Chapter 1 – The massage treatment

  • Chapter 2 – The massage techniques

  • Chapter 3 – The effects of massage

  • Chapter 4 – The clinical application of massage

  • Chapter 5 – Massage for body regions—the back

  • Chapter 6 – Massage for body regions—the lower limb

  • Chapter 7 – Massage for body regions—the abdomen

  • Chapter 8 – Massage for body regions—the chest

  • Chapter 9 – Massage for body regions—the upper limb

  • Chapter 10 – Massage for body regions—the face, head and neck

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