Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage: A Practical Guide for Therapists (Physiotherapy Essentials) - Softcover

Holey, Elizabeth A.; Cook, Eileen M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443072302 ISBN 13: 9780443072307

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2003

Synopsis

"Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage" has been written to provide therapists with a practical, clinically-based introduction to those massage techniques which may be selected for use as part of a therapeutic programme for the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries. Originally published by Saunders, under the title of "Therapeutic Massage", this new edition has been radically revised, restructured and redesigned. As the new title suggests, the book is thoroughly referenced, and aims to provide the reader with the evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions. The chapters on the application of massage are not prescriptive, but give the information necessary to allow the clinician to make informed choices of treatment for each client. "Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage" presents a unique blend of the scientific basis of both orthodox and healing energy theories, and their implications for clinical practice. It will provide a practical and relevant clinical companion for all students and practitioners concerned with the prevention and management of soft tissue injuries.

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Review

"In its third edition, thoroughly revised and restructured, published thirteen years after the first, this guide to clinical practice for students and practitioners has been strengthened by the addition of online video clips that show how to learn and apply a selection of massage techniques (acupressure, reflexology, aromatherapy, relaxation etc), studied and practiced in a scientific context and accompanied by good clinical decisions based on solid and relevant evidence. The authors propose a new approach to massage - step by step, they describe the procedures for providing instruction, accompanied by illustrations which aim to make the text comprehensive and easy to follow for the teacher, and an excellent quick reference for professionals."

ReeDOC, July 2011

Edition details

• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0443072302
• ISBN 13: 9780443072307
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 304