Deep Tissue Massage Treatment: A Handbook of Neuromuscular Therapy (Mosby's Massage Career Development)

By Enrique Fabian Fernandez and Jeffrey Simancek

Book Overview

256 pagesThe first text on the market that delineates deep tissue routines or treatments.Provides techniques, routines, and procedures for the treatment of a wide array of neuromuscular conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis and golfer's elbow, frozen shoulder, rotator cuff dysfunctions, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash, migraines, kyphosis, lordosis, and scoliosis, among others.Each chapter on conditions follows a template with a definition of the condition, a list of associated symptoms, indications and contraindications for massage, and a procedure/routine.Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe for the therapist exactly what needs to be done to treat a particular condition.Heavily illustrated, with many photos of each technique and routine, as well as some photos illustrating conditions.Photos of indicated and contraindicated stretches with a brief explanation of why they are indicated or contraindicated.Includes DVD-ROM with over 1 hour of video showing techniques desribed in the text.An excellent clinical companion for massage therapists.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0323037348
• ISBN13: 9780323037341
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Mosby
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 7.3"