Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) [Paperback]

Thomas Hendrickson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0781795745 | ISBN-13: 978-0781795746 | Edition: Second

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.

The Second Edition also 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, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury.

A companion Website includes full text online, video clips, image bank, PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and test generator.

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Beth Zullinger, NCTMB, Instructor, Berks Medical Institute, Wyomissing, PA, Beth Zullinger, NCTMB, Instructor, Berks Medical Institute, Wyomissing, PA -- "...I found the approach amazing. Everything was explained in great detail and broken down when necessary. I think the content in this book could be worthwhile to any Massage Therapist, whether they are in training or they are experienced...I think the organization and format of this text is perfect! The information flows perfect and leads you on to the next step."-Beth Zullinger, NCTMB, Instructor, Berks Medical Institute, Wyomissing, PA

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second edition (August 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781795745
• ISBN-13: 978-0781795746
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,940 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Resource!, May 23, 2010

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K. Euston (Bodega, CA, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) (Paperback)

This book has so much in it that can help a practitioner to relieve the aches and pains of his clients, and even sometimes keep them out of surgery. Any given page has so much information in it. You have clients that need to relax and you have those clients who need to get out of pain. Be a practitioner who can do both!

Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions is the best reference I have ever seen which has "recipes" for gentle and effective work for clients with conditions such as frozen shoulder, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, etc. It's best if you can take a course from Mr. Hendrickson, but I have friends who have used just the book, and noticed their work become better and better.

I struggled in my early practitioner years, looking for this information. Now that I have it, my work has become so much more effective (and FUN!). It's comfortable and relaxing for the client and ergonomically safe for the therapist. Different from other modalities, but can be integrated into any kind of session to make it more effective.

This book is a must for any serious bodywork practitioner.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars required reading for any advanced massage therapist, May 27, 2010

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This review is from: Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) (Paperback)

This book has everything that you wanted to know about the body, its structure, function and dysfunction and methods for treating many common injuries. All the information is backed up with up to date research and reflects the most current understanding in the manual medicine fields. Any therapist who wants to move beyond the basics should get there hand on this book, it will change your work for the better.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any clinical massage practice!, July 21, 2010

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This review is from: Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) (Paperback)

If you are looking for an advanced technique to help your clients get out of pain fast, then you must have this book! Dr. Hendrickson has taken his years of clinical practice and developed a method that any massage or manual therapist can learn. This book is rich with tools for assessment and treatment for many common and not so common soft-tissue injuries and dysfunctions. It is well laid out and easy to use. It also includes a great section on the theory and science of massage and manual therapy. It is packed with valuable information and I highly recommend it!