Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique

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Fully updated and revised Orthopedic Massage has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft-tissue disorders. Recent research into the physiological results of massage has strengthened the justification for its use in the treatment of soft-tissue pain and injury conditions. Orthopedic soft-tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain. This topic presents a comprehensive and in-depth look at the physiological nature of these conditions and the massage treatments much efficient for their relief. A particular contribution this topic makes is its validation for the role of massage in treating orthopedic conditions. In addition, it aims to help the clinician comprehend the relationship between the soft tissues to which they apply their techniques and the overall orthopedic disorder affecting their customers. Although written chiefly for massage practitioners, the lessons it teaches are important to any practitioner who is concerned together with the treatment of soft-tissue injuries.

Consists of detailed technical information, widespread illustrations, and dependable reference material necessary to usual practice.
Offers a comprehensive approach to treatment of common soft tissue pain and injury.
Explains common orthopedic problems in detail, addressing biomechanics, kinesiology, and anatomy.
Offers an in-depth discussion of the physiologic rationale for soft tissue treatments and explains those much efficient for every condition.
Integrates treatment approaches from across the field and provides detailed, simple-to-follow steps for their application.
Evaluates traditional treatments together with soft tissue manipulation for every problem discussed.
Clearly links anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics together with clinical practice.
Intended for fast and simple reference together with extra than 200 high-excellence full colour illustrations and numerous photos of treatment techniques.
New clinical case studies and tips illustrate the techniques discussed.

Now presented in full colour.
New step-by-step photographs depict the techniques described in full detail.
Increased artwork and photographs do learning extra visual.
Case studies demonstrate techniques and managment in clinical practice
Clincal hints and tips throughout.
Greater guidance in treatment strategies to contain 'Treatment Approaches' and 'Rehabilitation Protocol Considerations'.

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Orthopedic Massage 2009-11-24

By Patricia J West

This book was a great resource for my class on orthopedic massage at Cortiva Institute. I like the way she divides the book into areas of the body. Muscles are reviewed, assessments explained, cautions pointed out and treatments suggested. Homework for clients is also suggested. I highly recommend this book for someone entering the field of massage therapy.

Excellent Overview of Orthopedic Massage Theory and Technique (required text for Lowe's innovative e-course training) 2007-03-24

By C. Ehringhaus (Portland, Maine USA)

I am a licensed massage therapist with a fair amount of advanced training. Certain books, videos, and workshops--such as Art Riggs Deep Tissue Massage book and video series, James Waslaski's Orthopedic Massage workshop series, and the CORE Institute's Sports Massage and Myofascial Therapy workshops--have been instrumental in shaping my practice. I am now studying with Whitney Lowe. His books and recently launched continuing education e-course(s) are enabling me to deepen my understanding of orthopedic massage and to feel more confident in my ability to recognize and treat pathology (as well as to know when a referral is the most appropriate treatment). Lowe's books and training emphasize understanding kinesiology as applied to pain conditions, selecting massage techniques based upon physiological principles (the focus of this text), and using appropriate assessments related to specific pathologies (the focus of his new text, Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy). Lowe is not only an accomplished therapist and author, he is also an incredible educator who makes himself accessible to students as their learning progresses. I am grateful for the opportunity to study with him, as I believe his work enables us to become better therapists, ultimately enhancing the reputation of therapeutic massage as a viable health care option.
(See [...]for information on Lowe's innovative e-course series.)

Excellent Massage Reference for Injuries 2005-05-10

By Alfred Hatermink (Glendale, Arizona)

Whitney Lowe defined orthopedic massage as a broad spectrum of techniques and approaches to treat soft-tissue dysfunction. And this is the main objective of this book to present symptoms of soft-tissue dysfunction and injuries, the cause and the treatment. The massage techniques used is an integration of trigger point, myofascial, deep transverse friction, and muscle energy techniques. This book is divided into two sections: the general principles, and regional approach to pathology and treatment. The first part run through the general principles the soft tissue injuries, specific massage techniques and its physiological effects. The regional approach describes the pathology of injuries to specific parts of the body. Each type of injuries is systematically described under the following heading: description, treatment, and cautions and contraindications. This is not only a bible of injuries, but also contains useful soft tissue manipulation. Chapter 13 summarize injuries which are not specific to a part of the body but can be more 'general' such as muscle strains, ligament sprains, forward head posture etc. This is a very useful reference for massage therapist

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