Evidence-Based Therapeutic Massage: A Practical Guide for Therapists

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Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques. The text's research-base and references are fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions. New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport, including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with national teams at world and Olympic level Expanded chapters on Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques) Case studies throughout the chapters Evolve Resources - use your unique PIN code to access video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques as identified in the book Front Cover Evidence-Based TherapeuticMassage: A practical guide for therapists Copyright Instructions for online access Contents Section 1: The theoretical basis Chapter 1: Massage in context The philosophy of massage Massage and holism Complementary or orthodox? What is massage? Recent trends Key points References Chapter 2: A biological basis Skin Circulation in the skin Subcutaneous tissue Innervation of the skin Connective tissue Biomechanics of connective tissue Fluid system dynamics The lymphatics Muscle tone Conclusion Key points References Chapter 3: Therapeutic and reflex effects Events in the tissues The tissue layers Circulatory effects Effects on muscle Effects on pain and sensation Effects on connective tissue Reflexes and autonomic reflexes The autonomic nervous system The facilitated segment Conclusion Key points References Chapter 4: Pathological principles Physical considerations Pain Contraindications Summary Key points References Section 2: Practical application of massage Chapter 5: Palpation Exercises to develop palpation skills Palpation technique End-feel Abnormalities Key points References Chapter 6: Assessment and treatment planning Clinical reasoning Patient assessment Problem identification Stages of problem-solving Reflective practice Key points References Chapter 7: Massage techniques Lubricants (massage media) Essential oils Applying the lubricant Stance, posture and movement Environment and safety Patient positioning and draping Techniques and manipulations Technique: stroking Technique: effleurage Technique: petrissage Technique: friction Technique: tapotement Technique: neuromuscular technique Technique: deep transverse frictions (cyriax friction massage) References Chapter 8: Regional application of classical massage techniques Upper limb: the hand Lower limb: the leg and foot The back The neck The abdomen The face Chapter 9: Reflex therapies Technique: connective tissue manipulation/bindegewebsmassage Categories-Preparatory Strokes: Fascial Technique; Skin Technique; Subcutaneous Technique; Flat Technique Technique: myofascial release Technique: segmentmassage Technique: periostealmassage Bioenergy therapies Acupressure Technique: reflextherapy References Section 3 Chapter 10: Relaxation massage Stress Anxiety and depression Group therapy Other uses of relaxation massage The research Forms of sedative massage References Chapter 11: Massage for people with long-term and terminal illness Massage for people with cancer Massage for lymphostatic oedema Technique: manual lymphatic drainage Massage in HIV/AIDS Key points References Chapter 12: Neuromusculoskeletal disorders The musculoskeletal system Mechanical and postural factors Disease factors Trauma and surgery Headaches and neck pain Back pain Upper limb problems (Box 12.2) The lower limb (Box 12.3) Key points References Chapter 13: Massage in sport Introduction What is sports massage? Soft tissue response to training and recovery Sports skill demand Sports massage application Acute soft tissue injury management Sports massage in the management of athletes with disabilities Summary Key points References Chapter 14: Client groups Massage for people with neurological disorders Massage in respiratory disorders Pain Plastic surgery Massage with older people Key points Massage in occupational health Key points Massage in mental health Key points Massage for people with learning disabilities Key points Abdominal massage Baby massage Massage in older children Massage in labour and pregnancy Breast massage Massage in gynaecology Summary Key points References Index