Textbook of Remedial Massage , 2nd Edition

Description

Textbook of Remedial Massage 2e is a comprehensive and practical book for students and practitioners of remedial massage.

Written by Sandra Grace and Jane Graves, the text provides expert instruction in commonly used and highly valued remedial massage techniques, including trigger points, muscle stretching and myofascial release. Each technique is accompanied by:

• step-by-step illustrations and photographs
• physiological principles
• current evidence of efficacy
• contraindications and precautions

Key Features

• Detailed approach to assessments including red flags for serious conditions requiring referral
• Evidence-based approach to assessment and treatment
• Comprehensive coverage of techniques that are included in remedial massage programs
• Focus on functional anatomy
• Assessment videos of major regions of the body and the integration of treatment techniques that are specific to the target tissue
• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Table of Contents

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Author Information

By Sandra Grace, PhD, MSc(Chiro), Grad Cert Sports Chiro, Cert Clinical Chiro Paediatrics, Dip Acup, DBM, DO, DC, Dip Ed, BA , Senior Lecturer in Osteopathic Medicine, Southern Cross University Adjunct Research Associate, The Education for Practice Institute, Charles Sturt University and Jane Graves