Evidence-based therapeutic massage : a practical guide for therapists
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Edinburgh ; New York:
Elsevier,
2011.
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Massage in context
- A biological basis
- Therapeutic and reflex effects
- Pathological principles
- Palpation
- Assessment and treatment planning
- Massage techniques
- Regional application of classical massage techniques
- Reflex therapies
- Relaxation massage
- Massage for people with long-term and terminal illness
- Neuromusculoskeletal disorders
- Massage in sport
- Client groups