Textbook of Remedial Massage

2nd Edition - August 29, 2019
Authors: Sandra Grace, Jane Graves
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 4 3 3 4 - 7
eBook ISBN:
9 7 8 - 0 - 7 2 9 5 - 8 8 1 9 - 5

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Textbook of Remedial Massage 2e is a comprehensive and practical book for students and practitioners of remedial massage.

Written by Sandra Grace and Jane Graves, the text provides expert instruction in commonly used and highly valued remedial massage techniques, including trigger points, muscle stretching and myofascial release. Each technique is accompanied by:

step-by-step illustrations and photographs

physiological principles

current evidence of efficacy

contraindications and precautions

Cover image
Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Preface
Structure of the book
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Contributor
1 Remedial massage in Australian healthcare
Defining remedial massage
The context of remedial massage: use of complementary and alternative medicine in australian healthcare
The remedial massage workforce in australia
Attitudes towards CAM by medical and other healthcare practitioners
Evidence for remedial massage practice
Future directions
References
2 Assessment procedures for remedial massage
Introduction
Principles of assessment in remedial massage practice
Purpose of assessments
Assessment procedures
Legal and ethical requirements for remedial massage assessment
Key messages
Review questions
References
Useful Websites
3 Planning remedial massage therapy
Principles of treatment
Prioritising client safety
Overview of a remedial massage treatment approach
Treatment protocols
Monitoring and reviewing treatment plans
Recording remedial massage treatments
Key messages
Review questions
References
4 Remedial massage techniques for muscles
Introduction
Assessing muscle function
Remedial massage techniques
Key messages
Review questions
References
5 Muscle stretching
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Physical characteristics and neurological reflexes associated with stretching
Types of muscle stretching
Stretching treatment goals
Assessing clients’ suitability
Evidence for effectiveness
Contraindications and precautions
Applying muscle stretching in remedial massage
Review questions
References
6 Myofascial trigger points
Introduction
What is a trigger point?
Locating trigger points
Classifying trigger points
What causes trigger points?
Identifying trigger points
Treating trigger points
Evidence-base for trigger points
Contraindications and precautions
Key messages
Review questions
References
7 Joint articulation
Introduction
What is joint articulation?
Evidence for the effectiveness of joint articulation and mobilisation
Assessing clients for treatment
Treating clients
Key messages
Review questions
References
8 Myofascial release
Introduction
Functional anatomy review
What is myofascial release?
Assessing clients
Treating clients
Integrating myofascial releasing techniques with remedial massage
Key messages
Review questions
References
9 Lymphatic drainage massage
Introduction
Evidence for the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage massage
Functional anatomy review
Assessing clients
Treating clients
Contraindications and precautions
Review questions
References
10 The low back and pelvis
Introduction
Functional anatomy review
Assessment of the lumbar and sacroiliac region
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
11 The thoracic region
Introduction
Functional anatomy review
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
12 The cervical region
Introduction
Functional anatomy review
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
13 The head and face
Introduction
Headache
Sinusitis
Temporomandibular joint disorders
Key messages
Review questions
References
14 The chest
Introduction
Functional anatomy review
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
15 The shoulder region
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
Scoring instructions
Interpretation of scores
Shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI)
References
16 The elbow region
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Assessing the elbow and forearm
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
17 The wrist and hand
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
18 The hip region
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
19 The knee
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Key messages
Review questions
References
20 The leg, ankle and foot
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Assessment
Remedial massage treatment
Leg
Ankle
Foot
Forefoot
Key messages
Review questions
References
21 Specific client groups
Introduction
Children and adolescents
Women
Men
Geriatric clients
Clients with a mental illness
Athletes/Sports People
Key messages
Review questions
References
Answers to Review Questions
Index