Beard's Massage

by Dedomenico, Giovanni

• ISBN13: 9780721603506
• ISBN10: 0721603505
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-05
• Publisher: W B Saunders Co

Summary

Practical, step-by-step guidance helps you develop the massage sequences that best meet the needs of your clients. More than 500 descriptive illustrations demonstrate how to perform all of the basic strokes, the physiologic and therapeutic effects of each technique, and how to apply the most appropriate massage sequences to specific regions of the body. In addition, this book describes other specialized techniques, such as those used in lymphedema treatment.

Table of Contents

General Principles
Historical Perspectives	p. 3
An Overview of the History of Massage	p. 3
A Review of the Historical Writings on Massage	p. 6
Anatomical Landmarks for Therapeutic Massage	p. 37
Head and Neck	p. 37
Upper Limb	p. 38
Back	p. 41
Lower Limb	p. 42
Essential Requirements for Soft Tissue Manipulation	p. 49
Ethical Issues	p. 49
Knowledge of Surface Anatomy	p. 50
Preparation of the Hands for Massage	p. 50
Lubricants: Powders, Creams, and Oils	p. 52
Treatment Tables, Chairs, and Accessories	p. 53
Draping and Positioning the Patient	p. 55
Body Mechanics of the Therapist	p. 57
Essential Components of Massage	p. 61
Indications and Contraindications for the Use of Massage	p. 66
Classification, Definitions, and Descriptions of the Basic Massage Strokes and Relaxed Passive Movements	p. 69
Classification of Massage Strokes	p. 70
Stroking Manipulations	p. 71
Pressure Manipulations	p. 79
Percussive Manipulations (Tapotement)	p. 91
Vibration and Shaking	p. 97
Deep Frictions (Cyriax Frictions)	p. 99
Relaxed Passive Movements	p. 104
Mechanical, Physiological, Psychological, and Therapeutic Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation	p. 117
Mechanical Effects	p. 118
Physiological Effects	p. 119
Psychological Effects	p. 131
Primary Therapeutic Effects of Massage	p. 133
Therapeutic Uses of Massage	p. 133
Indications for Therapeutic Massage	p. 133
Contraindications to Massage	p. 133
General Precautions	p. 136
Practice
Soft Tissue Manipulation Techniques as an Evaluation Tool	p. 145
Stroking and Effleurage	p. 146
Pressure Manipulations (Petrissage)	p. 146
Percussion and Vibration Manipulations	p. 146
Deep Friction Techniques	p. 146
General Massage Sequences	p. 149
A Sequence and Technique for General Massage	p. 149
Techniques for a General Massage Sequence	p. 150
Specific Techniques for a General Massage Sequence	p. 152
Local Massage Sequences	p. 183
The Hoffa System	p. 184
Technique for a Local Massage Sequence	p. 188
Focal Massage Sequences	p. 215
Depletive Massage	p. 215
Chronic Edema	p. 217
Hematoma	p. 217
Cutaneous Scar Tissue	p. 219
Muscle, Tendon, or Ligament Adhesion	p. 221
Colon Dysfunction	p. 222
Muscle Dysfunction: Facilitation of Muscle Contraction	p. 223
Massage for the Patient with a Respiratory Condition	p. 225
Relaxation	p. 225
Airway Clearance	p. 226
Postural Drainage	p. 226
Percussion Techniques	p. 227
Vibration and Shaking	p. 232
Deep Breathing and Coughing	p. 233
Passive Movements of the Lower Limbs	p. 233
Connective Tissue Massage	p. 235
Brief History and Theoretical Foundations	p. 235
Reflex Zones (Head's Zones)	p. 235
Basic Diagnostic Technique for Connective Tissue Massage	p. 237
Basic Treatment Technique	p. 239
Effects of Connective Tissue Massage	p. 240
Treatment Indications	p. 241
Treatment Frequency and Duration	p. 241
Contraindications	p. 241
Decongestive Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema	p. 245
The Lymphatic System	p. 245
Pathophysiology	p. 247
Principles of Treatment	p. 247
Evaluation	p. 249
Skin and Wound Care	p. 250
Lymph Fluid Mobilization	p. 250
Strokes	p. 251
Sequences and Pathways	p. 252
Compression Therapy	p. 259
Therapeutic Exercises	p. 260
Patient Education	p. 260
Massage in Sport	p. 266
History of Sports Massage	p. 267
Therapeutic Effects of Massage for an Athlete	p. 267
Massage for the Baby and Infant	p. 279
Technique for Baby or Infant Massage	p. 280
General Whole-Body Stroking	p. 280
Head and Face	p. 281
Upper Limbs	p. 281
Chest and Abdomen	p. 283
Lower Limbs	p. 283
Back	p. 285
Buttocks	p. 285
Suckling	p. 286
Massage in Palliative Care	p. 290
Ancient versus Modern Care of the Dying	p. 290
Massage Techniques for the Elderly Patient Who Is Terminally Ill	p. 291
Techniques	p. 291
Soft Tissue Manipulation in Complementary/Alternative Medicine	p. 294
Myofascial Release Techniques	p. 295
Trigger Point Therapy	p. 297
Reflexology	p. 301
Rolfing Structural Integration	p. 304
Point Percussion Therapy	p. 304
Craniosacral Therapy	p. 305
Eastern Systems of Soft Tissue Manipulation	p. 310
Acupressure	p. 310
Shiatsu	p. 314
Traditional Oriental Massage	p. 316
Traditional Thai Massage	p. 317
Huna Massage	p. 318
Closed-Chest (External) Cardiac Massage	p. 321
Index	p. 323
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