By
Whitney Lowe, LMT, Director, Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute, Bend, OR
Whitney Lowe, LMT, Director, Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute, Bend, OR
Description
Fully updated and revised 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 pain 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-depth 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 addition, it 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.
Audience:
Massage therapists (students and practitioners); athletic trainers; chiropractors; osteopaths; physical therapists/physiotherapists; sports
therapists; all practitioners interested in soft tissue manipulation
