The Complete Guide to Clinical Massage

by Christopher M. Norris

Overview

A practical guide to clinical massage techniques.

This book is for a burgeoning specialist area for fitness professionals and physiotherapists, tackled in Chris Norris's clear and accessible style. Packed with photographs and clear descriptions. The e-book version also contains video clips showing the massage techniques in action.

From the tools of the trade to how to use techniques most effectively on patients this is a must have guide for all trainee and practising masseuses, physiotherapists, sports therapists and fitness professionals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781408181447
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	11/15/2013
Series:	Complete Guides
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	77 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Christopher M. Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist, sports scientist, highly successful author and established lecturer and consultant. He has over twenty years experience in treating soft tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in Manchester and provides consultancy services to blue-chip industries and several leading sports clubs.
Christopher M. Norris is a Chartered Physiotherapist, sports scientist, highly successful author and established lecturer and consultant. He has over twenty years experience in treating soft tissue injuries and specialises in sports injuries and exercise therapy. As Norris Associates he runs two private clinics in Manchester and provides consultancy services to blue-chip industries and several leading sports clubs.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
Introduction

1 Massage in perspective
2 Clinical massage preparation
3 Traditional massage techniques
4 Specialist massage techniques
5 Planning the treatment session
6 Lower limb techniques
7 Trunk techniques
8 Chest and abdomen techniques
9 Upper limb techniques
10 Clinical massage research

Glossary
Further reading
Index