
The Complete Guide to Clinical Massage
Christopher M. Norris(Author)
Bloomsbury Sport (Publisher)
Published on 11. April 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4081-5457-1 (ISBN)
Description
A practical guide to a burgeoning specialist area for fitness professionals and physiotherapists. A comprehensive guide to clinical massage techniques, 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.
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
colour photographs
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-5457-1 (9781408154571)
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Christopher M. Norris
The Complete Guide to Clinical Massage
E-Book
11/2013
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Sport
€46.19
Available for download

Christopher M. Norris
The Complete Guide to Clinical Massage
E-Book
11/2013
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Sport
€21.99
Available for download
Person
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.
Content
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
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