Therapeutic Massage

Description

The readable, user-friendly style make this book ideal for practitioners and those wishing to update their skills using a holistic, patient-centred approach. Illustrated. - By Holey & Cook.(1998) 245pp

This is a research-based textbook suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in physiotherapy and massage theory. It covers theoretical and practical aspects of a variety of massage techniques including acupressure, reflex-based techniques and aromatherapy, it is also up-to-date and well referenced.

Contents comprise:

What is massage
The scientific basis, therapeutic and reflex effects of massage
Guiding pathological principles
Palpation
Assessment and treatment planning
Massage techniques
Application to musculoskeletal conditions
Applications for oedema
Massage for the athlete
Massage for relaxation
Special client groups
The chapters on application are not prescriptive but provide the reflective practitioner with the information needed to make informed choices. With its critical discussion of research, this text is complementary to current trends in teaching and practice worldwide. The logically structured text and liberal illustration make it a comprehensive and informative guide to the principles and practice of therapeutic massage.

Date reviewed

29/12/1998

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