Pediatric Massage Therapy 2nd Edition #16238

Pediatric Massage Therapy 2nd Edition
(Part of the LWW Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series)

Author(s):
Marybetts Sinclair

Summary:
This book provides a complete overview of the concepts and techniques that massage therapists, physical or occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals need to know in order to perform manual therapy on children—especially those with disabilities. The author fully covers the applications of massage therapy for children ages 2 to 18.

Pediatric Massage Therapy, Second Edition is well written, well researched, and expertly illustrated to provide a clear, demonstrative guide to pediatric massage. Topics include massage in healthy emotional development, managing psychological stress, physical therapy, and home healthcare. Real-life examples and anecdotes from hands-on therapists help readers relate to specific applications.

Contents

Chapter 1 The Value of Massage
Chapter 2 Before You Begin
- PART ONE: The Growth and Development of Children
- PART TWO: Adapting Massage Therapy to Children of Different Ages
- PART THREE: Preparing to Work with Children

Chapter 3 A Full Body Massage
Chapter 4 Massage and Hydrotherapy for Pediatric Injuries
Chapter 5 Using Hydrotherapy and Massage to Treat the Common Discomforts of Childhood
Chapter 6 Massage for Children with Disabilities
Appendix Teaching Massage to Parents

Edition/Vol: Second
Pub Date: 15 Apr 2004
Media Type: Book
Pages: 224
Illustrations: 125