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Tables of Contents for Handbook of Massage Therapy
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
xiii
Preface
xv
Acknowledgements
xvii
The massage treatment
1
12
The history of massage
1
3
The practice of massage
4
3
The case history
4
1
The massage routine
5
2
General assessment
7
1
Posture
7
1
Palpatory skills
7
6
Observing and palpating the skin
8
1
Palpation of the subcutaneous fascia
9
1
Palpation of the muscles and associated fascia
10
1
Palpating the skeletal tissue
11
1
Palpation of joints
12
1
The massage techniques
13
20
Elements of massage techniques
13
5
Postural awareness
13
4
Additional components of the techniques
17
1
Terminology
18
1
An introduction to the massage and bodywork techniques
19
14
Effleurage or stroking techniques
19
2
Compression movements
21
2
Lymphatic massage movements
23
2
Percussive strokes
25
2
Friction techniques
27
2
Vibration and shaking movements
29
1
Bodywork techniques
30
3
The effects of massage
33
17
The effects in general
33
1
Neural mechanisms
33
4
Stressors
33
1
Neural connections with the peripheral tissues
33
1
Neural pathways
34
1
Receptors
35
1
Reflexes
36
1
Reflex effect on the autonomic nervous system
37
1
Mechanical and reflex effects on the pain receptors
38
2
Perception of pain
38
1
Pain receptors
38
1
Impingement of nerve fibres
38
1
Sensory neurons
39
1
Blockage of pain impulses
39
1
The pain cycle
40
1
Mechanical and reflex effects on the blood circulation
40
2
Congestion
40
1
Pressure of massage
41
1
Reflex effect on the involuntary muscles of blood vessels
41
1
Influence on circulation
41
1
Mechanical and reflex effects on the lymph circulation
42
3
Effective filtration pressure
42
1
Superficial and deep lymphatic vessels
43
1
Lymphatic pressure
44
1
Mechanical and reflex effects on the muscles
45
3
Mechanical and reflex effects on the organs of digestion
48
1
Psychogenic effects
48
2
Stress
49
1
Applied massage
50
37
The application of massage
50
1
Indications
50
1
Contraindications
50
1
Reactions to the treatment
51
1
Circulatory system
51
6
Anaemia
51
1
Hypertension
51
2
Coronary heart disease
53
1
Angina pectoris
54
1
Heart failure
54
1
Thrombosis
55
1
Varicositis
56
1
Heart bypass operations
57
1
Lymphatic system
57
2
Oedema
57
2
Digestive system
59
4
Dyspepsia
59
1
Obesity
59
1
Malabsorption syndrome
59
1
Hiatus hernia
60
1
Gastritis
60
1
Peptic ulcers
60
1
Constipation
60
2
Irritable bowel syndrome
62
1
Colitis
62
1
Enteritis
62
1
Regional enteritis (Crohn's disease)
62
1
Diverticulosis
62
1
Diabetes mellitus
63
1
Skeletal system
63
3
Osteoarthritis
63
2
Rheumatoid arthritis
65
1
Muscular system
66
3
Muscle fatigue
66
1
Spasms
66
1
Contracture
67
1
Fibrosis
67
1
Fibrositis and fibromyalgia
67
1
Muscular dystrophy
68
1
Fascia
69
1
Superficial fascia
69
1
Deep fascia
70
1
Nervous system
70
6
Spasticity
70
1
Paralysis
71
1
Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
71
1
Parkinson's disease
72
1
Multiple sclerosis
73
1
Myalgic encephalomyelitis
73
1
Epilepsy
74
1
Headache
74
2
Respiratory system
76
2
Asthma
76
1
Referred pain
76
1
Pulmonary emphysema
77
1
Urinary system
78
1
Inflammation of the kidney
78
1
Cystitis and bladder disorders
78
1
Renal colic
78
1
Urinary tract infection
78
1
Reproductive system
79
2
Menstruation
79
1
Pregnancy
79
2
Menopause
81
1
Paediatric
81
1
Premature infants
81
1
Drug-exposed infants
81
1
The hyperactive child
81
1
Multiple system conditions
82
1
Cancer
82
1
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
83
1
Massage in sports
83
1
Treatment of injuries
84
1
Mental--emotional states
84
3
Touch
85
1
Relaxation
85
1
Mind--body connection
85
1
Breathing
85
1
Insomnia
86
1
Connecting with the body
86
1
Changing the body image
86
1
The back
87
40
Observations and considerations
87
4
Spinal curvatures
87
1
Hypertrophied muscles
87
1
Muscle atrophy
87
1
Psoriasis
87
1
Back pain
88
3
Massage techniques for the whole back region
91
6
Light stroking technique -- longitudinal effleurage
91
1
Light stroking technique -- alternative longitudinal effleurage
92
1
Light stroking technique -- criss-cross effleurage
93
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage with reinforced hands
93
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage using the forearm
94
1
Light stroking technique -- reverse stroke effleurage
95
2
Massage techniques for the gluteal region
97
2
Light stroking technique -- criss-cross effleurage
97
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the iliac crest
97
1
Compression technique -- kneading
98
1
Compression technique -- petrissage
99
1
Massage techniques for the lower back
99
6
Deep stroking technique -- thumb effleurage
99
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing
100
2
Compression massage -- petrissage on the lateral border
102
1
Compression movement -- kneading the lateral region
102
1
Deep fingertip friction -- transverse friction on the paravertebral muscles
103
1
Compression massage -- kneading along the iliac crest
103
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique to the paravertebral muscles
104
1
Massage techniques for the upper back and neck
105
10
Deep stroking technique -- thumb effleurage on the scapula
105
1
Compression technique -- kneading the upper side of the shoulder
106
1
Deep stroking technique -- thumb effleurage on the upper back
106
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the upper back
107
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage Du Poing on the Neck and Shoulder
108
1
Compression technique -- kneading the lateral/posterior muscles of the neck
109
2
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the occipital border
111
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the upper back
111
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique along the rhomboids and lower trapezius
112
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique along the medial border of the scapula
113
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique to the levator scapulae, trapezius and supraspinatus
113
1
Bodywork technique -- treatment of trigger points
114
1
Bodywork technique -- mobilization of the scapula
114
1
Supplementary techniques for the back: subject side-lying
115
7
Stroking technique -- effleurage to the whole back
115
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing
116
1
Deep stroking technique -- thumb effleurage on the paravertebral muscles
117
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the paravertebral muscles
118
1
Compression technique -- kneading the upper side of the shoulder
118
1
Compression technique -- kneading the lateral/posterior muscles of the neck
119
1
Bodywork technique -- mobilization of the scapula
119
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the neck and shoulder
120
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the neck and shoulder
121
1
Supplementary techniques for the back: subject sitting on the treatment table
122
1
Stroking technique -- effleurage to the whole back
122
1
Compression technique -- kneading the paravertebral muscles
123
1
Compression technique -- kneading the upper side of the shoulder
123
1
Supplementary techniques for the back: subject sitting on a chair
123
4
Stroking technique -- effleurage to the whole back
124
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage with the thumb on the paravertebral muscles
124
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing
125
1
Compression technique -- kneading the upper side of the shoulder
126
1
The lower limb
127
25
Observations and considerations
127
3
Joint pain
127
1
Referred pain
127
1
Sciatica
128
1
Muscular malfunctions
128
1
Oedema
128
1
Ulcerations
129
1
Varicose veins
129
1
Pain, heat and oedema in one or both legs
129
1
Pain on palpation
129
1
Massage techniques for the lower limb
130
9
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the leg (prone)
130
1
Deep stroking technique -- thumb effleurage on the sole of the foot
131
1
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the posterior lower leg
132
1
Compression technique -- petrissage and kneading to the calf
132
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the calf
133
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the posterior thigh
134
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the iliotibial band
135
1
Compression technique -- petrissage on the posterior thigh
136
1
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the leg (supine)
136
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the lower leg (anterior)
137
1
Deep stroking technique -- deep effleurage on the thigh (anterior)
138
1
Lymph massage techniques for the lower limb
139
6
Assisting the lymph flow
139
1
Intermittent pressure technique -- the thigh (anterior)
139
1
Intermittent pressure technique -- the knee
140
1
Intermittent pressure technique -- the foot (anterior)
141
1
Lymph effleurage techniques -- the leg (anterior)
142
1
Intermittent pressure technique -- the thigh (posterior)
143
1
Intermittent pressure technique -- the calf
143
1
Intermittent pressure technique -- the Achilles tendon and malleoli
144
1
Lymph effleurage technique -- the thigh (posterior)
145
1
Lymph effleurage technique -- the lower leg (posterior)
145
1
Percussive techniques on the lower limb
145
2
Supplementary techniques for the lower limb: subject side-lying
147
5
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the lowermost leg
147
1
Compression technique -- petrissage on the lowermost thigh
148
1
Compression technique -- petrissage on the lowermost calf
149
1
Lymph massage -- intermittent pressure on the lowermost thigh
149
1
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the uppermost leg
150
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage du poing on the uppermost thigh
150
1
Compression movement -- kneading the uppermost thigh
151
1
The abdomen
152
26
Observations and considerations
152
9
The abdominal viscera
153
4
The abdominal wall
157
2
General abdominal swellings
159
1
Pain in the abdominal region
160
1
Massage techniques for the abdomen
161
14
Light stroking technique -- effleurage on the abdomen
162
1
Compression technique -- petrissage on the abdominal muscles
162
1
Visceral technique -- manipulation of the viscera
163
1
Visceral technique -- effleurage on the stomach region
164
1
Visceral technique -- effleurage for the portal circulation
165
1
Visceral technique -- effleurage on the liver area
165
1
Visceral technique -- compression on the gall bladder area
166
1
Visceral technique -- effleurage on the colon
167
2
Visceral technique -- manipulating the ileocaecal valve area
169
1
Visceral technique -- spiral stroking on the small intestines
169
1
Visceral technique -- vibration technique on the abdomen
170
1
Visceral technique -- Effleurage and compression on the kidney area
171
1
Visceral technique -- compression massage on the spleen
172
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the abdomen
173
1
Lymph massage technique -- effleurage on the abdomen and thorax
173
1
Lymph massage technique -- intermittent pressure towards the inguinal nodes
174
1
Supplementary techniques for the abdomen: subject side-lying
175
3
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the abdomen
175
1
Visceral technique -- effleurage to the descending colon
176
1
Compression technique -- kneading the abdomen
176
1
Visceral technique -- effleurage and compression on the kidney area
177
1
The chest
178
11
Observations and considerations
178
2
Regional anatomy
178
1
The skin
178
1
Observing the breathing
178
1
Chest deformities
178
1
Conditions of the spine
179
1
Swellings
179
1
Pain in the chest
179
1
Massage techniques for the chest
180
3
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the chest
180
1
Stroking technique -- deep effleurage on the pectoralis muscles
181
1
Compression technique -- kneading the pectoralis muscles
181
1
Deep stroking technique -- fingertip effleurage on the intercostal muscles
182
1
Vibration technique -- vibration technique on the intercostal spaces
183
1
Lymph massage techniques
183
2
Lymph massage technique -- intermittent pressure on the infraclavicular area
184
1
Lymph massage technique -- intermittent pressure close to the sternum
185
1
Supplementary techniques for the chest
185
4
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage to the intercostal muscles
185
2
Bodywork technique -- stretching the respiratory muscles
187
1
Bodywork technique -- expanding the ribcage
187
2
The upper limb
189
13
Observations and considerations
189
2
Cyanosis and clubbing of the fingers
189
1
Raynaud's disease
189
1
Dupuytren's contracture
189
1
Oedema
189
1
Pain in the arm
190
1
Massage techniques for the upper limb
191
6
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the whole arm
191
1
Stroking technique -- deep effleurage on the palm
192
1
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the forearm
192
1
Compression technique -- kneading the forearm
193
1
Bodywork technique -- neuromuscular technique on the forearm
193
1
Friction technique -- thumb friction on the elbow
194
1
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the upper arm
195
1
Compression technique -- kneading the upper arm
196
1
Compression technique -- kneading the posterior region of the upper arm
196
1
Lymph massage techniques
197
2
Lymph massage technique -- intermittent pressure in the region of the axilla
197
1
Lymph massage technique -- intermittent pressure on the upper arm and forearm
198
1
Lymph massage technique -- effleurage on the upper arm and forearm
199
1
Lymph massage technique -- intermittent pressure on the hand
199
1
Supplementary techniques for the upper limb
199
3
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the arm
200
1
Compression technique -- petrissage on the upper arm
200
1
Bodywork technique -- mobilization of the shoulder girdle
201
1
The face, head and neck
202
9
Observations and considerations
202
2
Skin colour
202
1
Hypothyroidism
202
1
Swellings
202
1
Oedema
202
1
Muscle atrophy or paralysis
203
1
Tenderness and pain
203
1
Dizziness
203
1
Stiffness and limited movement of the neck
203
1
Massage techniques for the face, head and neck
204
3
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the neck and shoulders
204
1
Bodywork technique -- transverse stretch to the neck and upper shoulder muscles
204
1
Deep stroking technique -- effleurage on the masseter muscles
205
1
Friction technique -- massaging the scalp
205
1
Bodywork technique -- cranial vault: supporting hold
206
1
Lymph massage techniques for the neck
207
2
Lymph massage technique -- effleurage on the supraclavicular region
207
1
Lymph massage technique -- draining the cervical nodes
208
1
Supplementary techniques for the neck
209
2
Stroking technique -- effleurage on the lateral side of the neck
209
2
References
211
3
Bibliography
214
1
Index
215