Medical Massage
Author | : Ross Turchaninov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 351 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Massage |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Ross Turchaninov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 351 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Massage |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Tracy Walton |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0781769221 |
Present this quick, effective method for assessing and managing common medical conditions! The central tool of this text is the decision tree, a simple flowchart that helps students quickly determine the optimal massage therapy approach for specific medical conditions. A Decision Tree is included for each of the more than 50 conditions discussed in the book, with massage considerations listed for numerous additional conditions in brief. Also unique to this text are questions therapists can ask clients during the interview process to help the therapist understand not just the medical condition, but how it presents in a particular client.
Author | : Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA |
Publisher | : American Animal Hosp Assoc |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2015-02-02 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1583262059 |
Evidence supports the positive effect of canine massage and soft-tissue therapy on a range of clinical conditions, including hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis, and epilepsy—and clients are increasingly asking for it. Whether you’re a veterinarian, veterinary technician, or a human massage therapist thinking of expanding your practice to animals, Canine Medical Massage: Techniques and Clinical Applications will help you master this growing area of study. The only full-length book on canine medical massage, this resource features: · Massage treatment techniques for canine patients · Sample massage sequences for specific anatomic regions and patient populations, including canine athletes · Conditions that benefit from massage, organized by body system · An overview of nutritional supplements and other services that complement canine medical massage Learn assessment and examination models, reinforce your knowledge of treatment techniques, and discover business self-care tips for canine massage practitioners with this comprehensive text.
Author | : Sandy Fritz |
Publisher | : Elsevier España |
Total Pages | : 786 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9788481747867 |
In this update of the 2000 edition, Fritz, the owner and head instructor of a school of therapeutic massage and bodywork in Michigan, treats touch as a form of communication and expands coverage of ethical and legal issues, contra/indications for massage, and condition assessment and management. The treatment of medical terminology, core principles, and techniques is enhanced by color illustrations, case studies, review questions, resources and other appended information. The first edition was published in 1995. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author | : Ross Turchaninov |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Massage therapy |
ISBN | : 9780967586816 |
Author | : Patricia A. Archer |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780781742696 |
This textbook on sports massage was created specifically for massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, and physical therapists who work with athletes. The author is an experienced massage therapy and athletic training educator and practitioner, and provides instruction on how to apply clinical massage techniques to athletes. The text is uniquely focused on the use and integration of basic sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation to enhance an athlete's performance potential and treat common athletic injuries and conditions. The book includes numerous diagrams and pictures of techniques to help readers visualize specific concepts and procedures. From the Field Boxes contain quotes from professionals who practice sports massage. Case Studies present common athletic injury scenarios and descriptions of treatment protocols.
Author | : Ralph Stephens |
Publisher | : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 9780781742344 |
Featuring more than 250 full-color illustrations and photographs, Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications lists specify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.
Author | : Philip Martin McCaulay |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 106 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1430320591 |
Medical Massage Care's Therapeutic Massage National Certification Exam Study Guide will help massage therapy students pass the National Certification Examination for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) administered by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. This book is a companion to Medical Massage Care's Therapeutic Massage National Certification Practice Exams, a publication that includes a total of 1,600 questions, the equivalent of ten complete 160-question national certification exams.
Author | : Jeffrey Simancek |
Publisher | : Mosby Incorporated |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2012-05-01 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 9780323112864 |
This is a Pageburst digital textbook; Presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, this book provides basic assessment of neuromuscular conditions and an overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage. The most commonly used techniques are covered with illustrations and hints for performing techniques. The bulk of the book presents treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions. Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe exactly what therapists need to do to treat a particular condition. Includes a DVD-ROM with over 1 hour of video showing the techniques described in the text. The first text on the market that delineates deep tissue routines or treatments. Provides techniques, routines, and procedures for the treatment of a wide array of neuromuscular conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff dysfunctions, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash, migraines, kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, among others. Each chapter on conditions follows a template with a definition of the condition, a list of associated symptoms, indications and contraindications for massage, and a procedure/routine. Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe for the therapist exactly what needs to be done to treat a particular condition. Heavily illustrated, with many photos of each technique and routine, as well as some photos illustrating conditions. Photos of indicated and contraindicated stretches with a brief explanation of why they are indicated or contraindicated. Includes DVD-ROM with over 1 hour of video showing techniques desribed in the text. An excellent clinical companion for massage therapists.
Author | : Philip Martin McCaulay |
Publisher | : Philip Martin McCaulay |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2009-01-18 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 0557019184 |
Medical Massage Care's FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Study Guide will help massage therapy students pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The amount of material in this study guide has approximately the same percentage weights as the content of the FSMTB MBLEx exam: 14 percent on Anatomy & Physiology; 11 percent on Kinesiology; 13 percent on Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution, and Special Populations; 17 percent on Benefits and Physiological Effects of Techniques that Manipulate Soft Tissue; 17 percent on Client Assessment, Reassessment & Treatment Planning; 5 percent on Overview of Massage & Bodywork History / Culture / Modalities; 13 percent on Ethics, Boundaries, Laws, and Regulations; and 10 percent on Guidelines for Professional Practice.