Evidence-Based Therapeutic Massage: A Practical Guide for Therapists

✍ Scribed by Elizabeth A. Holey; Eileen M. Cook

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Year: 2011
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 295
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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

✦ Table of Contents

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