Inverted massage therapy

Author: Yan Jinlin, Zhou Hong
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Inversion massage therapy is a combination of inversion traction and massage techniques, involving the application of massage while maintaining an inverted body position with the feet higher than the head. The book is divided into 9 chapters, including 3 chapters on basic theory, 2 chapters on clinical research, and additional chapters on the nursing of inversion massage therapy and the devices for inversion traction. The clinical chapters cover common preventions and treatments across various disciplines, addressing over 30 conditions. They emphasize the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of each condition, inversion manipulation techniques, syndrome differentiation and treatment, as well as prevention and care. The final chapter introduces methods for "treating before illness" and "treating after illness" through inversion exercises. The book contains over 200,000 words and more than 80 illustrations, providing a richly illustrated and practical guide that strives to be concise, clear, and highly applicable to clinical practice. The viewpoints and methods presented in the book are intended to serve as a springboard for further discussion, aiming to foster a diverse exchange of ideas and promote greater development in the field of massage therapy.