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A Practical Guide for Therapists
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Second Edition
By
Elizabeth Holey, MA, MCSP, CertEd, DipTP, MILT, Chartered Physiotherapist, UK; Deputy Dean, School of Health & Social Care, University of Teeside, Middlesbrough, UK
Eileen Cook, Chartered Physiotherapist, North Yorkshire, UK
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Physiotherapy Essentials,
Description
This introductory textbook on the theory and practice of massage is evidence-based and fully referenced to both American and British research.
Heavily illustrated, readable, and user-friendly, it covers a variety of techniques including acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy
to help readers make informed choices about the treatment of each client.
Audience
Physiotherapy - students and practitioners. In UK members of the following physio special iterest groups: ACPIM (massage), MACP (manip),
OCPPP (private practice)and ACPSM (sports)
Sports therapists and athletic trainers
Manual therapists - all levels
Nurses - practitioners
with an interest in massage
Also midwives, Ots, complementary therapists eg aromatherapists, reflexologists etc.
Massage therapists
- post-basic students only
Contents
Section 1: The Theoretical Basis
1. Massage in context
2. A biological basis
3. Therapeutic and reflex effects
4. Pathological principles
Section 2: Practical Application of Massage
5. Palpation
6. Assessment and treatment
planning
7. Massage techniques
8. Regional application of classical massage techniques
9. Specialised techniques
Section
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
Index
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Paperback, 304 pages, publication date: JUN-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-07230-7
ISBN-10: 0-443-07230-2
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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