Orthopedic disease orthopedic massage

Author: Richard Hodges
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The purpose of writing this book is to meet the growing need for massage therapy training, particularly in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This book also aims to serve as a textbook for massage therapists, as well as a reference for spinal therapists, bodywork therapists, osteopaths, physical therapists and orthopedic assistants, athletic coaches, and other related healthcare professionals. Orthopedic Massage for Musculoskeletal Disorders includes the scientific foundation of massage, resistive techniques, and provides step-by-step guidance for evaluating and treating common musculoskeletal conditions. In this book, the treatment methods are referred to as orthopedic massage, which includes massage techniques such as pushing, soft tissue mobilization, and joint movement, as well as resistive techniques. Given that other practicing clinicians also use the term "orthopedic massage," this book uses the concept solely to refer to the treatment methods. The main content of this book not only includes the scientific theoretical foundation of massage but also features unique massage techniques and methods, providing step-by-step guidance for evaluating and treating common musculoskeletal conditions. The massage techniques described in this book are based on the author's 30 years of clinical experience and have been clinically validated through tens of thousands of cases. They can be used to treat various musculoskeletal system pain. In clinical practice, they have not only achieved significant therapeutic effects but also provided profound relaxation for both the therapist and the patient. Additionally, therapists will not experience the issue of intermittent fatigue during treatment, as only minimal muscle force is required to achieve the desired therapeutic goals. Beyond introducing this unique massage method, the book also systematically covers human anatomy, history-taking, and the evaluation of symptoms. This book is highly valuable as a reference for guiding clinical doctors in learning massage and its clinical application.