Download or read book A Physician s Guide to Therapeutic Massage written by John Yates and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Physician s Guide to Therapeutic Massage written by John Yates and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are several areas in the health-care field that present both challenges and opportunities, specifically rehabilitation, musculoskeletal injuries, and especially chronic pain. These clinical problems consume a considerable amount of the practitioner's time as well as health-care dollars and cause suffering and disability. Those of us in the medical profession who have used the services of a registered massage therapist (RMT) have discovered ... the benefits that they receive from professional massage therapy ... However, these benefits of therapy have not been described in the standard biochemical and physiological models ... [The book] supplies this link in our communication. By reviewing, analyzing and summarizing the extensive scientific literature in this field, [the author] has provided the opportunity for the physician and the RMT to appreciate each other's work.-Foreword.
Download or read book A Physician s Guide to Therapeutic Massage written by John Yates and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Physician s Guide to Therapeutic Massage written by John Yates and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As consumers increasingly choose to blend their use of medical and complementary modalities, practitioners in all health fields are challenged to understand each other's approaches to patient care. The physician who cannot provide knowledgeable advice about concurrent use of practices like massage therapy risks being out of touch with the benefits they can provide as well as the health considerations for different populations. Massage therapists need an evidence-based understanding of their work and a shared language in order to engage in meaningful dialogues with medical doctors with whom they share patients.
Download or read book A Massage Therapist s Guide to Treating Headaches and Neck Pain E Book written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-04-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The massage therapist's guide to treating headaches and neck pain is a practical guide for the massage therapist to assist them in identifying appropriate massage treatment for those experiencing headaches and neck pain. The book describes the most common headache types and causes for neck pain that can be effectively addressed with therapeutic massage and associated methods easily incorporated into massage. Assessment procedures are provided both to identify appropriate treatment and to alert the massage therapist to more serious conditions that could be responsible for the symptoms and require a referral for further diagnosis and treatment. Protocols for treatment using massage and other soft tissue methods are provided. The text is written in a practical way that is user friendly. Incorporates a DVD demonstrating the palpation and treatment methods. Abundant illustrations and photos • Easy reference, easy language • DVD demonstrating methods and technique, such as: massage of face and head, massage of neck; and treatment of breathing pattern disorders and headaches • Written by two world-renowned authors
Download or read book Medical Massage written by Ross Turchaninov and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medical Massage Care s Fsmtb Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Mblex Study Guide 2010 Edition written by Philip Martin McCaulay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Massage Care's FSMTB Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination MBLEx Study Guide will help massage therapy students pass the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) administered by the Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB). The amount of material in this study guide has approximately the same percentage weights as the content of the FSMTB MBLEx exam: 14 percent on Anatomy & Physiology; 11 percent on Kinesiology; 13 percent on Pathology, Contraindications, Areas of Caution, and Special Populations; 17 percent on Benefits and Physiological Effects of Techniques that Manipulate Soft Tissue; 17 percent on Client Assessment, Reassessment & Treatment Planning; 5 percent on Overview of Massage & Bodywork History / Culture / Modalities; 13 percent on Ethics, Boundaries, Laws, and Regulations; and 10 percent on Guidelines for Professional Practice. FSMTB was not involved in the production of this book. Medical Massage Care is not affiliated with FSMTB.
Download or read book The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook written by Clair Davies and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 866 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trigger point therapy is one of the fastest-growing and most effective pain therapies in the world. Medical doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists are all beginning to use this technique to relieve patients’ formerly undiagnosable muscle and joint pain, both conditions that studies have shown to be the cause of nearly 25 percent of all doctor visits. This book addresses the problem of myofascial trigger points—tiny contraction knots that develop in a muscle when it is injured or overworked. Restricted circulation and lack of oxygen in these points cause referred pain. Massage of the trigger is the safest, most natural, and most effective form of pain therapy. Trigger points create pain throughout the body in predictable patterns characteristic to each muscle, producing discomfort ranging from mild to severe. Trigger point massage increases circulation and oxygenation in the area and often produces instant relief. The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, Third Edition, has made a huge impact among health professionals and the public alike, becoming an overnight classic in the field of pain relief. This edition includes a new chapter by the now deceased author, Clair Davies’ daughter, Amber Davies, who is passionate about continuing her father’s legacy. The new edition also includes postural assessments and muscle tests, an illustrated index of symptoms, and clinical technique drawings and descriptions to assist both practitioners and regular readers in assessing and treating trigger points. If you have ever suffered from, or have treated someone who suffers from myofascial trigger point pain, this is a must-have book.
Download or read book Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for Autism Spectrum Disorders written by Virginia S. Cowen and published by Singing Dragon. This book was released on 2011 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage techniques are widely and effectively used in treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to address sensory issues, motor problems and touch receptivity. This title explains how massage works, how the body senses touch, and how touch therapy can benefit children with ASDs.
Download or read book Clinical Massage in the Healthcare Setting E Book written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-12-11 with total page 840 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering advanced massage therapy skills, this practical resource prepares you to work with medical professionals in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, hospice, long-term care, or other health-related practice. It discusses the many skills you need to succeed in this environment, helping you become a contributing member of an integrated team. Also covered are the essentials of clinical massage, such as indications and contraindications, review of massage methods, range of motion testing, SOAP note documentation, and a massage therapy general protocol. Case studies show how a multidisciplinary approach applies to real-world clients. By coordinating your work with other health professionals, you can enhance patient care in any clinical setting! - Includes a DVD with: - Two hours of video showing specific applications, featuring author Sandy Fritz. - A complete general protocol for massage. - State-of-the-art animations depicting biologic functions and medical procedures. - 700 full-color illustrations accompany procedures, concepts, and techniques. - An integrated healthcare approach covers the healthcare environment and the skills necessary to be a contributing member of an integrated healthcare team. - A research-based focus emphasizes research, clinical reasoning, and outcome-based massage application — for effective massage application in conjunction with healthcare intervention. - A complete general protocol provides a guide to treating disorders and maintaining wellness, with recommendations for positioning and interventions, using a step-by-step sequence that can easily be modified to meet a patient's specific needs. - A palliative protocol helps you temporarily relieve a patient's symptoms of disorders or diseases. - Case studies focus on outcome-based massage for individuals with multiple health issues, detailing assessment, medical intervention, justification for massage, and session documentation. - Coverage of advanced massage therapy skills and decision-making skills includes specific themes for effective massage application, allowing you to consolidate massage treatment based on the main outcomes — useful when working with individuals with multiple pathologies or treatment needs. - A discussion of aromatherapy provides safe recommendations for the use of essential oils in conjunction with massage, to promote healing of the body and mind. - Descriptions of illness and injury include relevant anatomy/physiology/pathophysiology, as well as strategies and massage applications to use for pain management, immune support, stress management, chronic illness, and post-surgical needs. - Coverage of insurance and reimbursement issues relates to you as a massage professional. - Strategies for general conditions such as substance abuse, mental health, orthopedic injury, and cardiovascular disorders help you specialize in clinical massage. - Expert authors provide knowledge in research, massage therapy in healthcare, and manual therapies. - Learning resources include chapter outlines, chapter learning objectives, key terms, and workbook-style exercises. - A companion Evolve website includes: - PubMed links to research supporting best practices and justification for massage application. - More information on topics such as insurance, pharmacology, and nutrition. - More information on anatomy and physiology and other subjects. - A comprehensive glossary with key terms and some audio pronunciations.
Download or read book Medical Massage Care s FSMTB MBLEx Massage Exam Simple Study Guide written by Philip Martin McCaulay and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical Massage Care’s FSMTB MBLEx Massage Exam Simple Study Guide outlines the knowledge needed to pass the FSMTB MBLEx massage and bodywork licensing exam. This guide summarizes the material that is most likely to appear on an exam; and provides tips for the exam-taking strategy. Topics include anatomy, kinesiology, pathology, areas of caution, effects, techniques, assessment, treatment, history, ethics, guidelines, and business. The author has sold thousands of study guides and practice exam books for the massage exams.
Download or read book Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy written by Tracy Walton and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Present this quick, effective method for assessing and managing common medical conditions! The central tool of this text is the decision tree, a simple flowchart that helps students quickly determine the optimal massage therapy approach for specific medical conditions. A Decision Tree is included for each of the more than 50 conditions discussed in the book, with massage considerations listed for numerous additional conditions in brief. Also unique to this text are questions therapists can ask clients during the interview process to help the therapist understand not just the medical condition, but how it presents in a particular client.
Download or read book A Massage Therapist s Guide to Lower Back Pelvic Pain E Book written by Leon Chaitow and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-11-19 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A MASSAGE THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO LOWER BACK AND PELVIC PAIN describes in detail the background to the evolution of "non-specific" backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources. The book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed description of a massage session focusing on the person with backache. This unique book takes care to consider the needs of the massage therapist, who previously may have had to adapt his/her own methodology from descriptions aimed at other health care professionals. - Includes access to website - www.chaitowonline.com - which contains videos demonstrating real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods. - Abundant illustrations enrich the text and bring content to life to make it easily understandable. - Bulleted point text and summaries allow the reader to quickly find information and review important content. - Easy-reference format and accessible language help break down concepts. - Includes access to website - www.chaitowonline.com - which contains videos demonstrating real-life examples of the palpation and treatment methods.
Download or read book Evidence based Therapeutic Massage E Book written by Elizabeth A. Holey and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Plain and Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Examinations written by Laura Allen and published by LWW. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now reorganized to align with the updated MBLEx exam, Laura Allen�s Plain & Simple Guide to Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Examinations, 3e prepares students for licensing success with straightforward coverage focused on "need to know" information. This proven study tool is packed with tips and strategies for succeeding on the MBLEx exam, including Tips for Passing in every chapter, anatomical illustrations, and confidence-building affirmations. Now in full color, this Third Edition features a new student-friendly design and art program that makes information easier to locate and retain, a new Practical Applications feature that connects what students are learning to what they will see in practice, and an enhanced array of teaching and learning resources, including videos, animations, and prepU adaptive quizzing. - Reviewing the Essentials (formerly "Highlights" provides an overview of the material in each chapter. - Reviewing the Terms (formerly "What You Need to Know") recaps the vocabulary and tasks students need to master to be successful on the exam. - Tips for Passing in each chapter, and collected in Chapter 1, offer the student great study tips and strategies for taking the exam. - Anatomical illustrations clarify structures and processes and help students assimilate the written information. - Affirmationshelp students maintain a positive attitude about passing the exam NEW to this edition: - A new, full color art and design program makes the book more accessible, engaging, and easier to study from. - New Practical Application boxes connect key information to massage therapy practice. - An enhanced teaching and learning package includes videos and animations to help students master complex structures and processes. - An online chapter on Energy modalities helps those who are preparing for the Board Certification Exam of NCB. - prepU adaptive quizzing is now available with this edition to help students improve their performance while providing instructors with a window into student and class progress by highlighting misconceptions, strengths, and weaknesses.
Download or read book The Massage Therapist s Guide to Pain Management E Book written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-07-13 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edited by Leon Chaitow and Sandy Fritz, this clearly written and fully illustrated volume offers practical, comprehensive coverage of the subject area accompanied by a range of video clips via www.chaitowonline.com which presents the massage therapy techniques involved. Covering all aspects of client assessment, treatment planning and current therapeutic modalities – including adjunctive treatments - this new book is suitable for massage therapists worldwide. Offers practical, validated, and clinically relevant information to all therapists working in the field Edited by two acknowledged experts in the field to complement each other’s approach and understanding of the issues involved Abundant use of pull-out boxes, line artwork, photographs and tables facilitates ease of understanding Contains an abundance of clinical cases to ensure full understanding of the topics explored Accompanying website - www.chaitowonline.com - which presents film clips of the massage therapy techniques involved
Download or read book A Massage Therapist s Guide to Understanding Locating and Treating Myofascial Trigger Points written by Leon Chaitow and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describing the background to the evolution of Rnon-specificS backache as well as the assessment and treatment methods ideal for use in combination with massage therapy, deriving from physical therapy, osteopathic, and chiropractic sources, this book describes these methods individually and then integrates them into a detailed description of a massage session focusing on the person with backache.
