Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique

Orthopedic Massage is a comprehensive and in-depth guide to the physiological nature of orthopedic soft tissue conditions and step-by-step massage treatments most effective for their relief.

Whitney Lowe has been a massage practitioner for over 20 years and is well known as one of the most dynamic educators in the massage therapy field. He is owner and director of the Orthopedic Massage Education and Research Institute (OMERI), where he produces and designs training materials in orthopedic massage. He lectures and teachers seminar programs across the USA and internationally on orthopedic massage. He is the author of the book, Orthopedic Assessment in Massage Therapy, a text of orthopedic assessment. Whitney Lowe is currently a member of the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies and is a regular contributor to numerous trade publications. To explore additional resources on orthopedic massage, please visit the OMERI website at www.omeri.com

Foreword	p. vii
Preface to the First Edition	p. ix
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
General Principles	p. 1
Introduction to orthopedic massage	p. 3
Musculoskeletal disorders and massage	p. 4
What is orthopedic massage?	p. 5
The four primary components of orthopedic massage	p. 5
Practitioner care	p. 10
Understanding soft-tissue injuries	p. 13
Muscle	p. 14
Tendon	p. 17
Ligament	p. 18
Joint Capsule	p. 19
Fascia	p. 19
Nerve	p. 20
Cartilage	p. 24
Thermal modalities as treatment aids	p. 27
Understanding pain	p. 27
Heat transfer	p. 29
Heat applications	p. 30
Cold applications	p. 35
Topical analgesics as thermal agents	p. 39
Introduction to specific massage techniques	p. 43
Massage techniques	p. 44
Massage with active and passive movement	p. 49
Myofascial approaches	p. 54
Stretching methods	p. 56
Physiological effects	p. 63
Effects on fluid mechanics	p. 64
Neuromuscular effects	p. 65
Connective tissue effects	p. 67
Psychological effects	p. 68
Reflex effects	p. 69
A Regional Approach to Pathology and Treatment	p. 75
Foot, ankle, and lower leg	p. 77
Injury Conditions	p. 78
Ankle sprains	p. 78
Morton's neuroma	p. 83
Plantar fasciitis	p. 86
Tarsal tunnel syndrome	p. 90
Retrocalcaneal bursitis	p. 92
Achilles tendinosis	p. 94
Anterior compartment syndrome	p. 97
Shin splints	p. 100
Postural Disorders	p. 103
Hallux valgus	p. 103
Morton's foot	p. 105
Pes planus	p. 106
Pes cavus	p. 106
Calcaneal valgus	p. 108
Calcaneal varus	p. 109
Excessive supination	p. 110
Overpronation	p. 111
Knee and thigh	p. 117
Injury Conditions	p. 118
Anterior cruciate ligament sprain	p. 118
Posterior cruciate ligament sprain	p. 123
Medial collateral ligament sprain	p. 124
Lateral collateral ligament sprain	p. 128
Patellofemoral pain syndrome	p. 130
Chondromalacia patellae	p. 134
Iliotibial band friction syndrome	p. 135
Meniscal injury	p. 138
Patellar tendinosis	p. 140
Hamstring strains	p. 142
Adductor strains	p. 144
Postural Disorders	p. 147
Genu valgum	p. 147
Genu Varum	p. 148
Hip and pelvis	p. 153
Injury Conditions	p. 154
Piriformis syndrome	p. 154
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction	p. 158
Trochanteric bursitis	p. 162
Postural Disorders	p. 164
Anterior pelvic tilt	p. 164
Posterior pelvic tilt	p. 167
Lateral pelvic tilt	p. 169
Lumbar and thoracic spine	p. 175
Injury Conditions	p. 176
Neuromuscular low back pain	p. 176
Herniated nucleus pulposus	p. 181
Zygapophysial (facet) joint irritation	p. 183
Spondyloysis and spondylolisthesis	p. 186
Postural Distortions	p. 189
Exaggerated lumbar lordosis	p. 189
Kyphosis	p. 190
Scoliosis	p. 193
Cervical spine	p. 199
Injury Conditions	p. 200
Neuromuscular neck pain	p. 200
Herniated nucleus pulposus	p. 204
Thoracic outlet syndrome	p. 206
Spasmodic torticollis	p. 214
Whiplash	p. 217
Postural Disorders	p. 221
Forward head posture	p. 221
Shoulder	p. 227
Injury Conditions	p. 228
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)	p. 228
Rotator cuff strain	p. 232
Shoulder impingement	p. 237
Subacromial bursitis	p. 240
Bicipital tendinosis	p. 242
Shoulder separation	p. 246
Glenohumeral dislocation/subluxation	p. 249
Elbow, forearm, wrist and hand	p. 255
Injury Conditions	p. 256
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)	p. 256
Medial epicondylitis (golfer's elbow)	p. 260
Cubital tunnel syndrome	p. 264
Pronator teres syndrome	p. 267
Carpal tunnel syndrome	p. 270
De Quervain's tenosynovitis	p. 274
Guyon's canal syndrome	p. 277
Index	p. 283
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

What is included with this book?

The New copy of this book will include any supplemental materials advertised. Please check the title of the book to determine if it should include any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

The Used, Rental and eBook copies of this book are not guaranteed to include any supplemental materials. Typically, only the book itself is included. This is true even if the title states it includes any access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

FREE SHIPPING

Rent More, Save More! Use code: BBRENTAL

5% off 1 book, 7% off 2 books, 10% off 3+ books

Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique

Summary

Author Biography

Table of Contents

Supplemental Materials