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

Holey MA Cert Ed MCSP HPC-Registered, Elizabeth A.

ISBN 10: 0702032298 / ISBN 13: 9780702032295

Published by Churchill Livingstone, 2010

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage: A Practical Guide for Therapists (Physiotherapy Essentials)
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0702032298
• ISBN 13: 9780702032295
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 280 grams

About this title

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

About the Author

Elizabeth A. Holey, Senior Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, University of East Anglia, Norfolk, UK; and Eileen M. Cook, Private Practitioner in Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy, Norfolk, UK