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Beard's Massage - Principles and Practice of Soft Tissue Manipulation (Paperback, 5th edition)
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Beard's Massage - Principles and Practice of Soft Tissue Manipulation (Paperback, 5th edition)
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Originally published in 1964, Beard's Massage is a classic physical
therapy massage text. The original author, Gertrude Beard
(1887-1971), was a pioneering physical therapist in the 1920s who
treated patients using soft tissue massage techniques that remain
the basis of practice today. Now in its fifth edition, with a new
title, this classic text has been expanded and updated throughout
to provide physical therapy and other health profession students
with an overview of massage, a description of massage techniques,
information on the benefits of massage, and specific techniques for
a variety of conditions. Practical step-by-step guidance to help
you develop massage sequences that best meet the needs of your
patients. Sections on massage strokes show the direction and
sequence of each stroke, allowing you the benefit of using one
comprehensive resource instead of several texts. Includes guidance
in Swedish Remedial Massage techniques to help you develop proper
massage techniques and sequences that best meet the needs of each
individual client. Nearly 500 line drawings and photos demonstrate
how to perform all of the basic strokes, the physiologic and
therapeutic effects of each technique, and how to apply the most
appropriate massage sequences to specific regions of the body.
Photos include directional arrows that show hand position and
movement across the patient. Updated references facilitate further
study and demonstrate currency of the text. The new companion DVD
with narrated video clips demonstrates each of the various
techniques discussed in the text allowing you to visually
comprehend proper timing and techniques. Icons in the text link the
text to the DVD so they can function together as a complete
learning tool. New chapter on Anatomical Landmarks for Soft Tissue
Massage demonstrates the important anatomical landmarks and
structures involved during the application of soft tissue massage
techniques. New chapter on Focal Massage Sequences describes the
use of various massage techniques for specific pathologies to help
enhance your assessment skills for those clients who present with
specific injuries and/or conditions. New chapter on Decongestive
Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema shows how massage can be an
effective part of lymphedema treatment. New chapter on Massage in
Sport explains the different strokes and methods required for
sports massage in rehabilitation. New chapter on Massage for the
Baby and Infant describes different methods for safe massage. New
chapter on Massage in Palliative Care explains the role of massage,
especially pain relief and relaxation, in the care of the
terminally ill. New chapter on Soft Tissue Manipulation in
Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM) describes different
massage techniques in CAM therapies.
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