Clinical Assessment For Massage Therapy
A practical guide
Clinical Assessment For Massage Therapy
Description
The book brings together a range of examination and assessment techniques which are otherwise only found in a variety of different places. It presents them in a way relevant to massage therapists. The book will be used by MT students to learn of the existence of these techniques and how and when to use them. More experienced MTs will use the book to enhance, update and extend their skills in what is a key area if appropriate therapy is to be given.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I: Essentials of Assessment
Chapter One: Assessment Matters
Chapter Two: Impairment Model
Chapter Three: Assessment Protocol
Chapter Four: Understanding Pain
Chapter Five: Postural Assessment & Gait
Chapter Six: Spinal Motions: Structure & Function
Part II: Regional Assessment
Chapter Seven: Ankle & Foot
Chapter Eight: Knee
Chapter Nine: Hip & Innominate
Chapter Ten: Comprehensive Examination of Spine
Chapter Eleven: Sacroiliac Joint & Pelvis
Chapter Twelve: Lumbar Spine
Chapter Thirteen: Thoracic Spine and Ribs
Chapter Fourteen: Cervical Spine
Chapter Fifteen: Thoracic Outlet
Chapter Sixteen: Shoulder
Chapter Seventeen: Elbow
Chapter Eighteen: Wrist and Hand
Appendices
References
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