Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique

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This book has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft tissue disorders. - By Whitney Lowe. (2003) 247 pages. Many black and white photos.

'Orthopedic Massage' has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft tissue disorders.

Recent research into the physiological effects of massage has strengthened the justification for its use in the treatment of soft tissue and injury conditions.

Orthopedic soft tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain.

This text presents a comprehensive and in-deoth look at the physiological nature of these conditions and the massage treatments most effective for their relief.

A particular contribution this text makes is its validation for the role of massage in treating orthopedic conditions.

In the field of orthopedics the successful repair of soft tissue damage is often a crucial factor in effective rehabilitation.

However, most of those who are trained in the use of massage therapy techniques have little opportunity to learn about the orthopedic issues involved.

'Orthopedic Massage' aims to help the clinician understand the relationship between the soft tissues to which they apply their techniques and the overall orthopedic disorder affecting their clients.

Although written chiefly for massage practitioners, the lessons it teaches are relevant to any practitioner who is concerned with the treatment of soft tissue injuries.

Key Features include:

- Provides a comprehensive approach to treatment of common soft tissue pain and injury complains

- Explains common orthopedic problems in detail, addressing biomechanics, kinesiology, and anatomy

- Provides an in-depth discussion of the physiological rationale for soft tissue treatments and explains those most effective for each condition

- Integrates treatment approaches from across the field and gives detailed, easy-to-follow steps for their application

- Compares traditional treatments with soft tissue manipulation for each problem discussed

- Clearly links anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics with clinical practice

- Writing style is easy to read and understand

- Profusely illustrated with over 200 high quality illustrations, many in two colors

- Numerous photos of treatment techniques

- Designed for quick and easy reference.

'Orthopedic Massage' provides an authoritative and accessible source of information for students and busy practitioners, as well as others interested in treating soft tissue conditions with massage.

This product is appropriate for:

- massage therapy
- osteopathy
- physiotherapy
- chiropractic
- orthopedics
- orthopedic nursing
- manual therapy.

Date reviewed

08/01/2004

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