Evidence-based therapeutic massage : a practical guide for therapists /

Evidence-based therapeutic massage : a practical guide for therapists / Elizabeth Holey, Eileen Cook.

"Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage presents a unique blend of the scientific basis of both orthodox and healing energy theories and their implications for clinical practice. It will provide a practical and relevant clinical companion for all students and practitioners concerned with the preven...

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Main Author: Holey, Elizabeth A.
Other Authors: Cook, Eileen M.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2003.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Massage therapy.
Table of Contents:
  • Sect. 1. The Theoretical Basis
  • 1. Massage in Context
  • 2. A Biological Basis
  • 3. Therapeutic and Reflex Effects
  • 4. Pathological Principles
  • Sect. 2. Practical Application of Massage
  • 5. Palpation
  • 6. Assessment and Treatment Planning
  • 7. Massage Techniques
  • 8. Regional Application of Classical Massage Techniques
  • 9. Specialized Techniques
  • Sect. 3. Clinical Uses of Massage
  • 10. Sedative Massage
  • 11. Massage for People with Long-term and Terminal Illness
  • 12. Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders
  • 13. Massage in Sport
  • 14. Client Groups.

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