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Basic Clinical Massage Therapy; Integrating Anatomy and Treatment

by: Clay, James H.; Pounds, David M.

Basic Clinical Massage Therapy; Integrating Anatomy and Treatment

by: Clay, James H.; Pounds, David M.

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9780781756778
ISBN 10:
0781756774
Edition: 2nd
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/29/2006
Publisher: LWW
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This stunningly realistic text brings the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy to life by embedding illustrations of internal structures directly into photographs of live models. The result is a vivid representation of the individual muscles that are essential to understanding basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 vibrant, full-color images create a complete perspective, showing each muscle or muscle group, along with surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands.

Foundations of Clinical Massage Therapy
Approaching Clinical Massage Therapy	p. 3
The Place of Clinical Massage Therapy in Health Care	p. 5
The Principles of Clinical Massage Therapy	p. 6
Structure and Function of Muscles	p. 7
The Muscle Cell	p. 7
The Cross-Bridge Theory	p. 8
The Neuromuscular Junction	p. 9
Muscle Architecture	p. 9
Tender Points, Trigger Points, Release	p. 10
Agonists and Antagonists	p. 10
Fascia	p. 11
Superficial Fascia	p. 11
Deep Fascia	p. 12
Types of Fascial Treatment	p. 12
Treating the Fascia	p. 14
Body Mechanics	p. 15
Varieties of Soft-Tissue Manipulation	p. 20
The Art of Direct Tissue Manipulation: The "Tissue Dialogue"	p. 20
The Tools of the Therapist's Body	p. 20
Specific Treatment Techniques	p. 23
Tables	p. 26
Draping	p. 26
Chapter Summary	p. 33
Approaching Assessment	p. 35
Client History	p. 37
Designing a Form for Client Information	p. 37
Conducting the Interview	p. 37
Whole-Body Assessment	p. 41
Informal Observation	p. 41
Formal Alignment Examination	p. 41
Testing Areas Specific to the Complaint	p. 47
The Breathing Examination	p. 49
The Manual (Palpatory) Examination	p. 50
Summation and Detective Work	p. 51
Synthesizing Your Findings	p. 52
Communicating with Clients	p. 52
Applying Your Synthesis to Treatment	p. 53
Communicating with Other Health Professionals	p. 53
Special Populations	p. 56
Pregnant Women	p. 56
The Elderly	p. 56
Children and Adolescents	p. 56
Conclusion	p. 57
Chapter Summary	p. 57
Approaching Treatment
The Head, Face, and Neck	p. 61
Overview of the Region	p. 72
Frontalis	p. 74
Occipitalis	p. 76
Orbicularis Oculi	p. 78
Zygomaticus Major and Minor	p. 80
Temporalis	p. 82
Masseter	p. 84
Pterygoids	p. 86
Medial or Internal Pterygoid	p. 87
Lateral or External Pterygoid	p. 88
Levator Veli Palatini, Tensor Veli Palatini, and the Palatine Aponeurosis	p. 90
Platysma	p. 94
Muscles Attached to the Hyoid Bone	p. 95
Digastric	p. 98
Sternocleidomastoid	p. 100
Scaleni (Scalenes)	p. 102
Posterior Neck Muscles	p. 106
Trapezius	p. 106
Semispinalis Capitis and Cervicis, Longissimus Capitis	p. 110
Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis	p. 111
Multifidi and Rotatores	p. 112
Suboccipital Muscles	p. 114
The Shoulder, Chest, and Upper Back	p. 119
Overview of the Region	p. 127
Anterior Shoulder	p. 129
Subclavius	p. 129
Pectoralis Major	p. 130
Pectoralis Minor	p. 134
Levator Scapulae	p. 140
Rhomboids Major and Minor	p. 142
Latissimus Dorsi	p. 144
Teres Major	p. 147
Deltoid	p. 149
The Rotator Cuff	p. 151
Supraspinatus	p. 151
Infraspinatus	p. 153
Teres Minor	p. 156
Subscapularis	p. 158
Muscles of the Ribs	p. 162
Serratus Anterior	p. 162
Serratus Posterior Inferior	p. 164
Muscles of Breathing	p. 166
Diaphragm	p. 171
Serratus Posterior Superior	p. 172
Intercostals	p. 174
Teaching Diaphragmatic Breathing	p. 177
The Arm and Hand	p. 181
Overview of the Region	p. 192
Muscles of the Upper Arm	p. 193
Biceps Brachii	p. 193
Brachialis	p. 195
Triceps Brachii	p. 197
Anconeus	p. 199
Coracobrachialis	p. 201
Muscles of the Forearm and Hand	p. 203
Supinator	p. 203
Pronator Teres	p. 205
Pronator Quadratus	p. 207
Brachioradialis	p. 209
Extensors of the Hand, Wrist, and Fingers	p. 211
Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis	p. 211
Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus	p. 212
Extensor Carpi Ulnaris	p. 213
Extensor Digiti Minimi	p. 214
Extensor Digitorum	p. 215
Extensor Indicis	p. 216
Extensor Pollicis Brevis	p. 217
Extensor Pollicis Longus	p. 218
Abductor Pollicis Longus	p. 219
Flexors of the Hand, Wrist, and Fingers	p. 221
Flexor Retinaculum (Transverse Carpal Ligament)	p. 222
Palmaris Longus	p. 223
Flexor Carpi Radialis	p. 224
Flexor Carpi Ulnaris	p. 225
Flexor Digitorum Profundus	p. 226
Flexor Digitorum Superficialis	p. 227
Flexor Pollicis Longus	p. 228
Muscles in the Hand	p. 230
Muscles of the Thumb	p. 230
Adductor Pollicis	p. 230
Flexor Pollicis Brevis	p. 231
Abductor Pollicis Brevis	p. 232
Opponens Pollicis	p. 233
Interosseus Muscles of the Hand	p. 235
Lumbrical Muscles of the Hand	p. 238
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis	p. 239
Abductor Digiti Minimi	p. 240
The Vertebral Column	p. 243
Overview of the Region	p. 247
The Superficial Paraspinal Muscles	p. 249
Erector Spinae	p. 250
The Iliocostalis Group	p. 251
Iliocostalis Lumborum	p. 251
Iliocostalis Thoracis	p. 252
Iliocostalis Cervicis	p. 255
Longissimus Thoracis	p. 256
Spinalis Thoracis	p. 257
Semispinalis Thoracis	p. 258
The Deep Muscles of the Vertebral Column	p. 261
Multifidus	p. 261
Rotatores	p. 263
The Low Back and Abdomen	p. 267
Overview of the Region	p. 273
Muscles of the Abdomen	p. 274
Rectus Abdominis	p. 275
Pyramidalis	p. 278
Abdominal Obliques	p. 280
Transversus Abdominis	p. 283
Muscles of the Lower Back	p. 284
Quadratus Lumborum	p. 284
The Pelvis	p. 289
Overview of the Region	p. 297
Psoas Major (Iliopsoas)	p. 298
Iliacus	p. 302
Psoas Minor	p. 304
Muscles of the Pelvic Floor	p. 305
Coccygeus	p. 305
Levator Ani	p. 306
Gluteal Muscles	p. 309
Gluteus Maximus	p. 309
Gluteus Medius	p. 310
Gluteus Minimus	p. 311
Deep Lateral Rotators of the Hip	p. 316
Piriformis	p. 316
Superior Gemellus	p. 319
Inferior Gemellus	p. 320
Obturator Internus	p. 321
Obturator Externus	p. 322
Quadratus Femoris	p. 324
The Thigh	p. 327
Overview of the Region	p. 334
Muscles of the Anterior Thigh	p. 335
Quadriceps Femoris	p. 335
Sartorius	p. 340
Muscles of the Posterior Thigh (Hamstrings)	p. 342
Semitendinosus	p. 342
Semimembranosus	p. 343
Biceps Femoris	p. 344
The Lateral Thigh: Tensor Fasciae Latae and the Iliotibial Band (Iliotibial Tract, ITB)	p. 347
Tensor Fasciae Latae and the Iliotibial Band	p. 347
Muscles of the Medial Thigh (Hip Adductors)	p. 351
Adductor Magnus	p. 352
Adductor Longus	p. 353
Adductor Brevis	p. 354
Pectineus	p. 355
Gracilis	p. 356
The Leg, Ankle, and Foot	p. 361
Overview of the Region	p. 370
Connective Tissue of the Leg and Foot	p. 371
Crural Fascia	p. 371
Flexor, Extensor, and Peroneal Retinacula	p. 373
Flexor Retinaculum	p. 373
Inferior Extensor Retinaculum	p. 374
Superior Extensor Retinaculum	p. 374
Peroneal Retinaculum	p. 374
Plantar Fascia (Plantar Aponeurosis)	p. 376
Anterior Muscles of the Leg	p. 378
Tibialis Anterior	p. 378
Extensor Digitorum Longus	p. 380
Extensor Hallucis Longus	p. 382
Lateral Muscles of the Leg	p. 384
Peroneus Longus	p. 384
Peroneus Brevis	p. 386
Peroneus Tertius	p. 387
Posterior Muscles of the Leg	p. 388
Popliteus	p. 388
Gastrocnemius	p. 389
Soleus	p. 390
Plantaris	p. 392
Tibialis Posterior	p. 393
Flexor Digitorum Longus	p. 394
Flexor Hallucis Longus	p. 395
Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot	p. 398
Quadratus Plantae	p. 398
Flexor Digiti Minimi Brevis	p. 400
Flexor Digitorum Brevis	p. 401
Flexor Hallucis Brevis	p. 402
Extensor Digitorum Brevis	p. 403
Abductor Hallucis	p. 404
Adductor Hallucis	p. 405
Abductor Digiti Minimi	p. 406
Lumbrical Muscles of the Foot	p. 407
Interosseus Muscles of the Foot (Interossei)	p. 408
Anatomical Prefixes and Suffixes	p. 411
Directional and Kinetic Terminology	p. 415
Muscles by Pain Referral Zone	p. 423
Suggested Readings	p. 429
Glossary	p. 431
Index	p. 435
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