Condition-Specific Massage Therapy (LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series) 1st Edition

As a former Technical Writer and Instructional Designer and a current Massage Therapist, I find this book, Condition-Specific Massage Therapy, extremely well laid out and easy to follow. It's also packed with extremely useful info! Unlike some of the other books on massage therapy research and technique that I've seen, this book has the illustrations worthy of a Human Kinetics series book and ties solid massage research into each chapter. Condition Specific Massage Therapy makes a great reference book and teaching tool.Ms. Bucci's book begins with an intro chapter that covers:* Basic biomechanics* Health history* Common sign and symptoms* Tissue texture issues* ROM basics* General massage principles and application info* Physiological affects of different massage strokes!* Info on hydrotherapy, mobs and postisometric relaxation* Treatment goal planning and self care basicsThe rest of the book is broken into chapters by condition:* Hyperkyposis* Tension headaches* Thoracic Outlet Syndrome* Hyperlordosis* Piriformis syndrome* Patellofemoral Syndrome* Planter Fasciitus* Muscle strains* Ligament sprains* TendinopathyEach condition-specific chapter provides the following info related to the condition being treated:* Understanding the condition (anatomy involved, signs nad symptoms, potential causes and contributing factors, other conditions that may contribute to the condition, contraindications, current research on the condition)* Working with the client* Case studies with SOAP notes and critical thinking exercisesI hope this book is used by instructors at massage schools to help students understand specific musculoskeletal conditions AND help students learn how to apply massage research to our work.

I could use the book for my school. I can flip the pages to be where I want to be..

Good info

Good textbook for beginners.

This is a very clinical book that explains the afflictions and procedures in detail. I did have to look up some things (not written in layman's terms) but I did find it very useful.

Very useful, just what I needed.

Great book.

Disappointed in the book. Assumed there would be more than a handful of conditions listed. Very general.

Book was in great condition, I did think there would be more conditions, I had bought as a refrence to use along with another book. This book was refreshing to read, I love the layout and the description, as a massage therapy student I definitely recommend!

Pretty good, goes into some detail, well worth any serious remedial massage therapist having a copy to refresh the mind.

This is a great resource for massage therapists. Good diagrams, photos and examples of treatments for various conditions.

It is a very informative manual on how to check certain conditions.