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This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An necessary 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 every body region.

The Second Edition in addition consists of detailed assessment for every body region, discusses common lesions, and offers illustrated instructions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage consists of range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests this determine the severity of a condition or injury.

A companion Website consists of full topic online, video clips, picture bank, PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and test generator.

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Mandatory for ALL clinically oriented manual therapist! 2010-08-24

By Tedy O Narvaez (Casselberry, Florida United States)

As an educator and former instructor of an advanced clinical (medical/orthopedic) massage program, I'm constantly asked by massage therapists for an all-in-one reference to help them comprehend my approach/philosophy to outcome-based bodywork. Although I've pulled and integrated information from several resources; from Travell to Rolf, and types of bodywork; from Reiki to Rossiter, I've found one resource to be indispensable as a solid foundation on which to build: Massage for Orthopedic Conditions by Thomas Hendrickson.

For manual therapists who seek to achieve effective goal-oriented sessions for their client/patients, it's comprehensive in its scope of essential functional anatomy, implications for treatment, joint-specific history gathering (including sample questions), kinesiology, sources of dysfunction and injury, and much more. Hendrickson's text also covers a range of information from the general theory of vibrational medicine to targeted muscle energy and friction techniques.

I tell manual therapists, if they are serious about clinical massage and achieving powerful, effective, consistent results, this text is a must-have. This resource keeps on giving; as the reader will uncover layers of details and depth at every reading. My two copies of the first edition have been reduced to tatters from overuse syndrome!

This new edition comes with various improvements that his legion of enthusiasts will appreciate. I, for one, am a great fan of the new color illustrations. Also, I enjoyed the updated rationales for treatment, as well as the flow between assessment and application of techniques...a topic often missed in other resources.

Hurray, for Thomas Hendrickson's new edition! May it inspire, guide and educate future clinical therapists to facilitate and attain healing in their patients for many years to come!

Just what I was looking for! 2010-08-03

By Raven (USA)

Can't add anything else to all the other top star reviews here. This is just the manual I was looking for. Well done!

A must for any clinical massage practice! 2010-07-21

By S. McDaniel

If you are looking for an advanced technique to help your clients get out of pain fast, then you must have this book! Dr. Hendrickson has taken his years of clinical practice and developed a method that any massage or manual therapist can learn. This book is rich with tools for assessment and treatment for many common and not so common soft-tissue injuries and dysfunctions. It is well laid out and easy to use. It also includes a great section on the theory and science of massage and manual therapy. It is packed with valuable information and I highly recommend it!

required reading for any advanced massage therapist 2010-05-27

By Frank Haseloff

This book has everything that you wanted to know about the body, its structure, function and dysfunction and methods for treating many common injuries. All the information is backed up with up to date research and reflects the most current understanding in the manual medicine fields. Any therapist who wants to move beyond the basics should get there hand on this book, it will change your work for the better.

What a Resource! 2010-05-23

By K. Euston (Bodega, CA, US)

This book has so much in it that can help a practitioner to relieve the aches and pains of his clients, and even sometimes keep them out of surgery. Any given page has so much information in it. You have clients that need to relax and you have those clients who need to get out of pain. Be a practitioner who can do both!
Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions is the best reference I have ever seen which has "recipes" for gentle and effective work for clients with conditions such as frozen shoulder, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, etc. It's best if you can take a course from Mr. Hendrickson, but I have friends who have used just the book, and noticed their work become better and better.
I struggled in my early practitioner years, looking for this information. Now that I have it, my work has become so much more effective (and FUN!). It's comfortable and relaxing for the client and ergonomically safe for the therapist. Different from other modalities, but can be integrated into any kind of session to make it more effective.
This book is a must for any serious bodywork practitioner.

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