Massage for Orthopedic Conditions
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Massage for Orthopedic Conditions by Thomas Hendrickson
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, its coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780781722872 |
| ISBN 10 | 078172287X |
| Title | Massage for Orthopedic Conditions |
| Author | Thomas Hendrickson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams and Wilkins |
| Year published | 2002-10-07 |
| Number of pages | 550 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |