Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational Series)

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This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An essential manual for clinical massage therapy, it contains brief descriptions of rationale behind orthopedic massage, mechanisms of injury to and repair of soft tissue, and anatomy of each body area. The Second Edition also includes detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated instructions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2nd edition (August 28, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 526 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0781795745
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0781795746
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.33 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 0.7 x 10.7 inches