Massage Therapy Research by Tiffany Field

Massage Therapy Research by Tiffany Field

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Zusammenfassung

Examines the research base of touch or massage therapy, and describes the practical application of these results in practice. Each chapter in this book gives a picture of what is known about the effects of touch in a variety of clinical conditions.

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Massage Therapy Research by Tiffany Field

Written by the Director of the world-renowned Touch Research Institutes, this book examines the practical applications of important massage therapy research findings. Each chapter of this comprehensive resource provides a clear and authoritative review of what is reliably known about the effects of touch for a variety of clinical conditions such as depression, pain management, movement problems, and functioning of the immune system. Coverage also includes the benefits of massage to specific populations such as pregnant women, neonates, infants, and adolescents. This book is suitable for massage therapists (including Shiatsu practitioners), aromatherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, physical therapists, and nurses. Provides a thorough yet concise review of recent research related to the importance of touch. Offers practical guidance to healthcare professionals whose work involves physical contact with patients. . Becomes a new book as new studies will be incorporated. . Research techniques, not previously included.
Field, Tiffany: - Tiffany Field is Director of the Touch Research Institute and a Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics, Psychology, and Psychiatry at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
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ISBN 13 9780443102011
ISBN 10 0443102015
Titel Massage Therapy Research
Autor Tiffany Field
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Elsevier Health Sciences
Erscheinungsjahr 2006-05-10
Seitenanzahl 272
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