Healing Massage
An A-Z Guide for More than Forty Medical Conditions: For Professional and Home Use| By: | Maureen Abson |
| Publisher: | Random House Publishing Services |
| Print ISBN: | 9781623170592 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781623170608 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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A full-color manual for massage therapists and bodyworkers—a client-centered guide for hands-on techniques, communication skills, treatment protocols, and contraindications Practical techniques and step-by-step instructions for treating more than 40 conditions Healing Massage is an indispensable manual for effective, evidence-based treatment. Supplemented with full-color photos and detailed anatomical drawings, this book is a comprehensive resource for professional MTs, students, and home practitioners. Part 1 details techniques for hand, foot, head and back massage. Part 2 offers an A-Z guide for treating or managing the symptoms of 40+ medical conditions with massage therapy, including: Repetitive stress injuries; Chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalopathy; Constipation and digestive issues; Scar tissue; Rotator cuff injury; Tendonitis; Whiplash; Tension headaches; and morePart 2 also includes background information, clinical insights, contraindications, and detailed massage therapy treatment plans for each condition. WIth emphasis on client-centered care, this book helps manual therapists and bodyworkers do more effective work by understanding underlying causes and learning to apply safe, therapeutic massage techniques within their scope of practice.