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Massage for Orthopedic Conditions (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series)

Massage for Orthopedic Conditions (Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series)
By Thomas Hendrickson

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This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An essential 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 each body area. This text includes detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated instructions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #121130 in Books
  • Published on: 2002-08-15
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 550 pages

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Book Info
Institute of Orthopedic Massage. Reference for signs, causes, symptoms, and treatments of many conditions and injuries. Features a step-by-step approach, quick reference tables, discusses contraindicated conditions, ergonomic positioning, case studies, review questions, and references. Softcover. DNLM: Massage--methods.

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enlightenmented author5
A author is a tai-chi practicioner and he was able connect this with a pure racionale view. (One of his teachers was a technician.) No esoteric blabber (holistic, alternative, eastern, ...).
He is a humble author: After recognize joint problems he recommendes special professions (chiropractic, ostheopath, ...); his book is only "orthopedic", ...
Clear descriptions, clear pictures. A nice textbook of therapeutic massage.

one of the best medical texts I have read....5
As a physical therapist working in the field for 25 years, I have read many medical textbooks. I recently read "Massage for Orthpedic Conditions" by Thomas Hendrickson, D.C., and found it to be extremely well written, very organized and informative. It was an excellent review of anatomy, and clearly described the hows and whys of his unique massage techniques. I highly recommend it to any physical therapist, massage therapist or other allied health professional.

Massage for Orthopedic Conditions5
Amazing book!One of the best and comprehensive texts in the field of
soft-tissue manipulations.