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Sports & Exercise Massage

  • 1st Edition
  • August 31, 2005
  • Sandy Fritz
  • English
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 7 5 4 2 - 8
The competitive athlete, whether amateur or professional, presents specific challenges to the massage therapist. To treat these individuals, the therapist should have a background in sport specific activities, be aware of the effects of training, and understand injury types and rehabilitation applications. This text describes patterns for sport activities (like running, throwing, impact, and repetitive use) and provides guidelines for applying massage to specific sports. Because athletes depend on highly coordinated neuromuscular activity, assessment and massage applications that address these physiologic mechanisms are covered in depth.

Structural Bodywork

  • 1st Edition
  • November 26, 2004
  • John Smith
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 0 1 0 - 9
An advanced introduction to the field of structural bodywork which focusses on the issues of postural and functional dysfunction. The text builds on the theories of Ida Rolf (Rolfing) and Feldenkrais and reviews them in the broader context of massage therapy and other complementary therapies based on bodywork techniques including chiropractic. The book is in 3 main parts. Part 1 looks at the background of structural bodywork and how it has developed before defining it as it is understood today. Part 2 looks at the theory of structural body work in more depth and relates it to human anatomy and clinical presentations. It draws together various strands of theory and practice which have not been considered together before but are all related to bodywork practice. Part 3 is a major part of the book and is a practical guide to structural bodywork techniques. This latter section is highly illustrated with photographs and line drawings.

Foundations of Manual Lymph Drainage

  • 3rd Edition
  • October 21, 2004
  • Michael Földi + 1 more
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 3 0 6 4 - 9
  • eBook
    9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 0 7 0 4 1 - 6
This manual lymph drainage guide covers the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system, providing key background information necessary for effective treatment. Chapters are structured according to anatomic regions, focusing on the lymphatic knots and their tributary regions in the throat, armpit, trunk, and groin. Photographs illustrate the lymphatic knots and lymphatic courses, which are drawn on the human body, and provide a clear picture of the structures to be treated. Designated points are numbered to illustrate the progression of treatment in each region. Also includes coverage of complete decongestive therapy (CDT).

Direct Release Myofascial Technique

  • 1st Edition
  • July 9, 2004
  • Michael Stanborough
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 3 9 0 - 8
A highly illustrated manual demonstrating how to undertake direct release myofascial techniques. Suitable for use by all manual therapists and bodyworkers.

Handbook of Clinical Massage

  • 2nd Edition
  • December 18, 2003
  • Mario-Paul Cassar
  • English
  • Paperback
    9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 0 7 3 4 9 - 6
This book gives a comprehensive introduction to massage techniques and offers guidelines on the assessment of each body region prior to massage (including the symptoms and signs relating to pathology). Well researched and evidence-based, the book takes a unique medical approach describing applied massage techniques for common conditions and their utilization as an adjunct to both conventional and complementary treatments. Generously illustrated with black and white photographs to show how to do the techniques. Additional line drawings illustrate correct postural techniques for the practitioner. Instruction is also given on supplementary techniques for the physically impaired patient.Handbook of Massage Therapy 2nd edition is aimed at all practitioners and students who practice the various disciplines of physical therapy. It provides the student with a comprehensive introduction to massage therapy whilst being of equal value to the practitioner, presenting theoretical information based on clinical experience and research material.