Pediatric Massage Therapy (LWW In Touch Series) [Paperback]

Marybetts Sinclair (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 12, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0781742196 | ISBN-13: 978-0781742191 | Edition: Second

This book provides a complete overview of the concepts and techniques that massage therapists, physical or occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals need to know in order to perform manual therapy on children—especially those with disabilities. The author fully covers the applications of massage therapy for children ages 2 to 18.

Pediatric Massage Therapy, Second Edition is well written, well researched, and expertly illustrated to provide a clear, demonstrative guide to pediatric massage. Topics include massage in healthy emotional development, managing psychological stress, physical therapy, and home healthcare. Real-life examples and anecdotes from hands-on therapists help readers relate to specific applications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Second edition (March 12, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781742196
• ISBN-13: 978-0781742191
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on pediatric massage, June 17, 2009

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Martine Groeneveld, Author "Mommy, Draw Stars... (Los Angeles, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pediatric Massage Therapy (LWW In Touch Series) (Paperback)

Being a massage therapist working with children, this book is of extreme value to me. I've read many of the books published about pediatric massage and found this one the most resourceful for me. A good knowledge of the human body is a plus when reading this book, because it is a very in depth guide. I teach baby and child massage to parents and only recommend this book to parents who want to acquire more extensive knowledge, as for most parents I believe it's too much information. For other professionals working with children, it is a valuable addition to your personal library.

Martine Groeneveld, Author Mommy, Draw Stars on my Tummy; Rhymes, Songs and Touch-Play Activities to Stay Connected

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay..., July 22, 2009

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jennifermassage "Jennifer L. Hensley" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pediatric Massage Therapy (LWW In Touch Series) (Paperback)

If you're looking for a comprehensive manual on pediatric massage, this isn't it. Unfortunately, it's about the only book out there.

Basically it's a lot of effleurage, some different hydrotherapy options, a few modifications for children you can figure out on your own. and most of it is just common sense stuff that can be applied to adults as well as children.

I would beware of any class using this as a textbook: sure you'll have a pretty piece of paper, but I doubt you will learn much. And you don't need the paper or book to practice pediatric massage.