eFisioterapia

This highly illustrated text is the only book to include manipulation and mobilization techniques for both spine and extremity. This edition includes a new title that reflects the focus on evidence- based practice as well as more information on the spine, most notably with regard to joint play. Clearly labeled photos show the direction of force in techniques. A companion DVD offers video demonstrating how to perform the major procedures covered in the text.

Key Features

Presented in a clear and easy-to-use format, this book provides basic assessment of neuromuscular conditions and an overview of techniques specific to deep tissue massage. The most commonly used techniques are covered with illustrations and hints for performing techniques. The bulk of the book presents treatment routines for the 22 most commonly encountered neuromuscular conditions. Routines are outlined step-by-step and clearly describe exactly what therapists need to do to treat a particular condition.

El origen del masaje es tan antiguo como la historia de la humanidad. Podría remontarse al instante mismo en el que el primer ser vivo respondió a una lesión banal, como un golpe, un traspiés... lamiendo o "frotando" la zona para tratar de aliviar el dolor. En su larga andadura el masaje ha pasado por diversas etapas más o menos florecientes evolucionando hasta constituir en el siglo XX uno de los pilares fundamentales en los que se asienta la Fisioterapia.

This comprehensive resource covers a broad array of research strategies available to massage therapists to give them the tools they need to be knowledgeable readers of research literature, as well as active researchers. The primary focus of the book is on the quantitative aspect of research that encompasses the principal types of studies most extensively used in the various health care professions, specifically massage therapy.

The competitive athlete, whether amateur or professional, presents specific challenges to the massage therapist. To treat these individuals, the therapist should have a background in sport specific activities, be aware of the effects of training, and understand injury types and rehabilitation applications. This text describes patterns for sport activities (like running, throwing, impact, and repetitive use) and provides guidelines for applying massage to specific sports.

Este libro ofrece las técnicas clásicas y las más innovadoras para convertirse en un experto masajista así como para saber aplicarse un automasaje.

Summary:

Summary:

This cutting-edge text leads readers through a deductive reasoning process for developing safe and individualised massage therapy protocols for clients receiving drug therapy. Providing comprehensive coverage of clinical pharmacology, readers will learn a practical method for assessing the affects of drug therapies on their clients and its relationship to massage therapy.
The book features standard format for each drug classification including:

Nueva edición del manual de masaje más completo y utilizado en todo el mundo. Presenta toda la información teórica necesaria y práctica del masaje en todas sus vertientes, enfatizando las técnicas y habilidades más adecuadas para el tratamiento de cada dolencia, así como las consideraciones particulares que rodean la realización del masaje propiamente.

El libro se divide en seis capítulos en los que se desarrolla temas que el estudiante de fisioterapia debe dominar antes de comenzar su formación práctica. En el primer capítulo se resume los principios del masaje –desarrollo clásico, principios de dosificación y tratamiento, contraindicaciones, técnicas especiales, masaje de los tejidos conjuntivos-.