Evidence-Based Massage Therapy

by Richard Lebert

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This clinical practice handbook will prove essential to healthcare providers interested in non-pharmacological management of musculoskeletal pain.

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Publisher
Lambton College
Subjects
Medicine, Allied Health
Licence
CC BY 4.0, as LibreTexts states it
Who can read
Teens profiles and older, judged from its title and subjects

Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Licensing
  6. 1: Setting the Groundwork for Evidence-Based Massage
  7. 1.1: Critical Thinking and Evaluating Sources
  8. 1.2: New Page
  9. 1.3: Systematic Reviews of Massage Therapy
  10. 2: Theories and Treatment Strategies
  11. 2.1: Massage Therapy: An Evidence-Based Framework
  12. 2.2: Pain Education
  13. 2.3: Neural Mobilization
  14. 2.4: Myofascial Release
  15. 2.5: Myofascial Trigger Points
  16. 2.6: Joint Mobilization
  17. 2.7: Thermal Applications: Heat & Cold
  18. 2.8: Exercise and Physical Activity
  19. 2.9: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
  20. 2.10: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  21. 2.11: Stretching and Foam Rolling
  22. 2.12: Elastic Therapeutic Tape
  23. 2.13: Therapeutic Ultrasound
  24. 2.14: Cupping Therapy
  25. 2.15: Medical Acupuncture
  26. 2.16: Mindfulness-Based Interventions
  27. 3: Clinical Examination
  28. 3.1: Interpersonal Communication Skills
  29. 3.2: Screening For Red and Yellow Flags
  30. 3.3: Orthopedic Physical Examination
  31. 4: Best Practice Recommendations for Musculoskeletal Pain
  32. 4.1: Acute Pain
  33. 4.2: Chronic Pain
  34. 4.3: Osteoarthritis
  35. 4.4: Neuropathic Pain
  36. 4.5: Tendinopathy
  37. 4.6: Rehabilitation for Strains and Sprains
  38. 4.7: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
  39. 4.8: Fibromyalgia
  40. 4.9: Cancer-Related Pain
  41. 4.10: Temporomandibular Disorders
  42. 4.11: Migraines and Tension-Type Headaches
  43. 4.12: Post-Concussion Syndrome
  44. 4.13: Neck Pain
  45. 4.14: Shoulder Pain
  46. 4.15: Elbow Pain
  47. 4.16: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  48. 4.17: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  49. 4.18: Dupuytren's Disease
  50. 4.19: Back Pain
  51. 4.20: Sciatica
  52. 4.21: Hip Pain
  53. 4.22: Knee Pain
  54. 4.23: Achilles Tendinopathy
  55. 4.24: Ankle Pain
  56. 4.25: Plantar Heel Pain
  57. Back Matter
  58. Index
  59. Detailed Licensing
  60. Supplementary Resources