Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions 2/e

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, as well as detailed assessment protocols and illustrated instructions for administering massage. This edition features updated content, full-colour illustrations, and a full set of instructor and student ancillaries, including video footage of techniques.