A guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. It includes chapters on aromatherapy and massage in sport. It is suitable for student and qualified physiotherapists and sports therapists, as well as occupational therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, complementary therapists and beauty therapists.

Helps you master and apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This text uses detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you an understanding of effective palpation.

Focuses on musculoskeletal anatomy. This book is suitable as a primary study tool for reviewing anatomy - or as a companion to Muscolino's The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body .

A pocketbook that covers the examination, initial management and discharge options for patients with low back pain. It is suitable for students and junior staff treating patients with low back pain.

A dictionary and glossary specific to physiotherapy. This is an illustrated collection of terms, concepts and definitions that student and qualified physiotherapists need to know and will encounter in their study programmes. It covers themes and topics with accompanying diagrams, notes and web links.

Offers a collection of techniques and exercises for relaxing muscles in spasm and easing associated muscular pain. All the exercises included can be done at home without assistance from anyone else. This book is aimed at therapists who want to involve their client in the self-management of their own treatment.

Presents information on the etiology, signs and symptoms, and treatment of over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. This edition includes Modality Recommendation Charts.

Explains the influence of pharmacology on rehabilitation practice. This book features patient-oriented problem solving case studies that give real-world examples of clinical scenarios in the PT setting and 'Preparations Available' which details drugs available.

Part of the Secrets series, this book presents basic physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures that are prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. It includes common diseases and diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology.

Provides the health care professional with an introduction to approaches to relaxation, both somatic and cognitive, that may contribute to patient care. The techniques in this book has been demonstrated in the clinical situation. The background theory to each method is also described and its rationale spelled out.

Section 1 An introduction to disease processes: Inflammation and healing; Infection and abnormal immune responses; Neoplasms; Endocrine and metabolic disorders. Section 2 Altered mobility and immobility: Muscle disorders; Bone and joint disorders; Movement and immobility; Altered exercise tolerance.

Offers focus on motor dysfunction, hundreds of illustrations and easy-scan charts, patient-teaching points, and advice for unusual clinical situations, and women's health. This book includes such contents as general assessment, signs and symptoms, outcome measurement, diagnostic tests, rhythm strip interpretation, and common disorders.

Aiming to bridge the gap between clinical practice and real-world interaction, this resource challenges rehabilitation providers to think beyond treatment to disability management. It provides the theories and knowledge needed to effectively manage patients' disabilities within a managed care framework.

Second edition.

Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists are essential members of the mental health-care team. This work is aimed at students in physiotherapy and occupational therapy, and at clinicians in mental health. It serves as a text for those treating patients with mental health problems, focusing on therapeutic interventions.

Shows the continuation and development of treatment, while the underlying concept on which treatment was based has not changed. This book introduces material consisting of the nature of the handicap, neurophysiological considerations, normal automatic postural reactions and abnormal postural reflex activity.

Designed to inform the caregiver who is interested in bringing the benefits of touch to a broad range of people in need, this title gives the reader confidence to practice massage in a variety of settings, including hospices, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and home care.

Contains anatomical description of the female reproductive, urinary and lower intestinal tracts together with associated structures. This book covers the physiology of reproduction, pregnancy, parturition, the puerperium as well as the menopause and beyond.

Suitable for both the student and the clinician, this title offers access to a wide range of common measurement techniques. It gives detailed images of the various measuring methods used in practice, such as goniometric measurement of all the main joints; lower and upper limb girth measurements; and spinal measurements.