Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice.Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Definition Massage therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body for the purpose of normalizing those tissues and consists of manual techniques that include applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and/or : Principles and Practice Salvo S. Philadelphia, PA 19106-3399, WB Saunders Co, 1999, 720 pp, illus, $50. The purpose of this book is to provide an overview of massage history, techniques, and general practice. It consists of 28 chapters divided into 5 units. Unit 1 details the evolution of massage. Its extensive detail includes a discussion of early massage history and the early use of therapeutic touch. Information about function and conditions associated with each of the body's systems can be found in unit 2. The chapters in this unit provide both a regional and systemic approach to anatomy and physiology. Unit 3 discusses the benefits, indications, and contraindications of massage and emphasizes safety standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. and massage physiology. Unit 4 illustrates a variety of specific massage techniques and their applications. Chapters in this unit are dedicated to foot reflexology Reflexology Definition Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. , sport massage, and infant massage Infant Massage Definition Infant massage refers to massage therapy as specifically applied to infants. In most cases, oil or lotion is used as it would be on an adult subject by a trained and licensed massage therapist. . The operation, establishment, and management of the business and practical aspects of massage therapy are outlined in unit 5. A key element of this unit is the explanation and detailed outline of how a business plan is created. There is no concluding chapter, however, because the clear presentation of material does not necessitate ne·ces·si·tate tr.v. ne·ces·si·tat·ed, ne·ces·si·tat·ing, ne·ces·si·tates 1. To make necessary or unavoidable. 2. To require or compel. one. The boxes entitled "Mini Lab" are unique and valuable features of the book. The mini labs provide practical exercises and activities that support the theoretical text. Other useful boxes are entitled "Author's Notes" and "FYI "For your information." See digispeak. FYI - For Your Information ." These boxes present interesting facts and statistics and personal experiences that the reader will find valuable. A significant strength of the book is the review of body systems and the indications and contraindications for massage, which are presented in a very clear and detailed manner. This book would be a valuable in an academic setting for massage therapy students. Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants would be most interested in the information on the various styles and techniques of massage presented in unit 4. Carrie Silver-Bernstein, PT, ATC Team Conditioning Concepts Coventry, Conn Ms Silver-Bernstein is the owner of Team Conditioning Concepts and specializes in the rehabilitation rehabilitation: see physical therapy. and conditioning of athletes of fall abilities from the recreational to the professional level.3 |
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