Textbook of remedial massage. (2012)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By Sandra Grace, Mark Deal.
• Other Names: Grace, Sandra; Deal, Mark
• Contents: Preface Acknowledgements Foreword Contributors Reviewers 1. Remedial massage in Australian healthcare Defining remedial massage The context of remedial massage: use of complementary and alternative medicine in Australian healthcare The remedial massage workforce in Australia Attitudes towards CAM by medical and other healthcare practitioners Evidence for remedial massage practice Evidence for the effectiveness of massage therapy Future directions Appendix 1.1: Massage therapy: systematic reviews References 2. Assessment procedures for remedial massage: an evidence-based approach Introduction Principles of assessment in remedial massage practice Purpose of assessments Demonstrating treatment effectiveness Assessment procedures Client history Outcome measures Postural analysis Gait analysis Functional tests Palpation Legal and ethical requirements for remedial massage assessment Key messages Review questions Appendix 2.1: Skin cancer References Contents 3. Planning remedial massage therapy Introduction Principles of treatment Prioritising client safety Swedish massage before remedial massage Active movements before passive Treating within pain tolerance Overview of a remedial massage treatment approach Short- and long-term treatment plans Client education and self-help Clients’ preferences Treatment protocols Aligning treatment to assessment findings Monitoring and reviewing treatment plans Recording remedial massage treatments Key messages Review questions References 4. Remedial massage techniques for muscles Introduction Assessing muscle function Functional defi cit demonstration Postural assessment Testing muscles for length Testing muscles for strength Palpation Remedial massage techniques Deep gliding (with-fi bre) frictions and cross-fibre frictions Deep transverse friction (DTF) Soft tissue release (STR) Key messages Review questions References 5. Muscle stretching Introduction Functional anatomy Tissue range of motion Muscle functions Types of muscle contractions CONTENTS vi Physical characteristics and neurological refl exesassociated with stretching Active and passive insuffi ciency Neurological events that mediate stretching Types of muscle stretching 1. Passive stretch 2. Active, active-assisted stretch 3. Muscle energy technique 4. Active isolated stretch 5. Ballistic stretch 6. Dynamic stretch 7. Static stretch 8. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching treatment goals Assessing clients’ suitability History Postural analysis Gait analysis Functional tests Palpation Evidence for effectiveness Contraindications and precautions Applying muscle stretching in remedial massage Adapting stretches for individual clients Therapist’s position Recommendations Muscle stretching in practice Review questions References 6. Myofascial trigger points Introduction What is a trigger point? Locating trigger points Classifying trigger points Active and latent trigger points What causes trigger points? Identifying trigger points Characteristics of trigger points Treating trigger points Manual techniques Evidence-base of treatments for trigger points Contraindications and precautions Key messages Review questions Appendix 6.1: Some key trigger points References 7. Joint articulation Introduction What is joint articulation? Evidence for the effectiveness of joint articulation and mobilisation Assessing clients for treatment History Functional tests Palpation Treating clients Guidelines Techniques Contraindications Key messages Review questions References 8. Myofascial release Introduction Functional anatomy review What is myofascial release? Assessing clients History Postural analysis Functional tests Palpation Treating clients Evidence for the effectiveness of fascial releasing techniques Applying the techniques Integrating myofascial releasing techniques with remedial massage Contraindications and precautions Key messages Review questions References 9. Lymphatic drainage massage Introduction Evidence for the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage massage Functional anatomy review Function of the lymphatic system Oedema Assessing clients History Red fl ag conditions for oedema Postural analysis Functional tests CONTENTS vii Palpation 128 Differential diagnosis 128 Treating clients 129 Basic principles 129 Length of treatment 129 Explanation of treatment 129 Regional lymphatic drainage massage 131 Contraindications and precautions 135 Absolute contraindications 136 Relative contraindications 136 Local contraindications 136 Review questions 137 References 137 10. The low back and pelvis 138 Introduction 138 Functional anatomy review 138 Assessment of the lumbar and sacroiliac region 139 Case history 140 Outcome measures 143 Postural analysis 143 Gait assessment 144 Functional tests 144 Palpation 151 Remedial massage treatment 152 Muscle strain 153 Non-specifi c low back pain 153 Degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis/ Degenerative arthritis) 161 Lower crossed syndrome 163 Lumbar disc syndrome 164 Spondylolisthesis 166 Sacroiliac syndrome 168 Key messages 171 Appendix 10.1: McKenzie self-treatments for sciatica 171 Review questions 172 References 172 11. The thoracic region 173 Introduction 173 Functional anatomy review 173 Typical vertebrae - T2-T8 173 Special features of T1 and T9-12 173 Assessment 174 Case history 176 Outcome measures 176 Postural analysis 176 Gait analysis 176 Functional tests 176 Palpation 182 Remedial massage trea
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : Churchill Livingstone Australia
• Publication Date: 2012
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 615.822; Massage therapy -- Textbooks
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780729579698; 0729579697
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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