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Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique

Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique

by Whitney Lowe

Description
Many practitioners use therapeutic massage to treat soft tissue pain and injuries. Accessible and highly readable, this unique reference provides a wealth of information on the use of massage therapy to treat pain and injury conditions. An ideal support for basic training and clinical practice, it offers detailed technical information, numerous illustrations, and reliable reference material on the subject.

Reviews
"Lowe is an excellent practitioner/writer with sound credentials. I can heartily recommend his approach to therapeutic massage which is scientific and orthopedically grounded." — Leon Chaitow, osteopathic practitioner, author and teacher "What makes Whitney's work stand out is his ability to communicate the complete picture. He emphasizes the effects of the treatment in order to understand why the therapist should use it appropriately. This style and purpose is unique. This book is an absolute must!!!" — Nancy Dail, Director/Owner of Downeast School of Massage, author and teacher, Maine USA "Mr. Lowe's unquestioned integrity and public profile will only add to the success of this project. The author is a recognized authority on orthopedic testing." — Robert K. King, Head of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, Chicago, USA

Key Features

- Provides a comprehensive approach to treatment of common soft tissue pain and injury
- Explains common orthopedic problems in detail, addressing biomechanics, kinesiology, and anatomy
- Provides an in-depth discussion of the physiologic rationale for soft tissue treatments and explains those most effective for each condition
- Integrates treatment approaches from across the field and gives detailed, easy-to-follow steps for their application
- Compares traditional treatments with soft tissue manipulation for each problem discussed
- Clearly links anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics with clinical practice
- Designed for quick and easy reference with more than 200 high-quality illustrations and numerous photos of treatment techniques

Table of Contents
SECTION 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Orthopaedic massage and musculoskeletal disorders. Understanding soft tissue injuries
Thermal modalities as treatment aids Introduction to specific orthopedic massage techniques
Physiological effects

SECTION 2: A REGIONAL APPROACH TO PATHOLOGY AND TREATMENT
Foot, ankle, and lower leg Knee and thigh
Hip and pelvis
Lumbar and thoracic spine
Cervical spine
Shoulder Elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand
General conditions

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