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

Holey MA Cert Ed MCSP HPC-Registered, Elizabeth A.; Cook BSc(Hons), Eileen M.

9780443072307: Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage: A Practical Guide for Therapists (Physiotherapy Essentials)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0443072302 ISBN 13: 9780443072307

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2003

This introductory textbook on the theory and practice of massage is evidence-based and fully referenced to both American and British research. Heavily illustrated, readable, and user-friendly, it covers a variety of techniques including acupressure, reflexology, and aromatherapy to help readers make informed choices about the treatment of each client.

Content is readable, practical, and relevant.
Massage content is integrated within each section, and information applies directly to the practice of massage.
Discussions include both theory and practice with detailed descriptions of techniques.

A unique blend of the scientific basis for orthodox and healing energy theories is provided.
A new format and reorganization of content provides more logical structure to the text.
42 new photographs, 30 new line drawings, and the use of a second color throughout create a more visual approach to text content.
The chapters on Reflex Effects, Pathological Principles, and Massage in sport have been expanded.
Sections on Pain, Women's health, Maintaining health/health management, Essential oils and Aromatherapy, Neurospasticity have either been added or expanded.
New material covers the latest American and British research for a more evidence-based approach.

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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

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

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