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"Deep Tissue Massage "describes how to use compressive and stretching techniques in ways that are safe and effective for you and your clients.
List of contents
Part I Getting Started With Deep Tissue Massage TechniquesChapter 1 Introduction to Deep Tissue Massage What Are the Methods of Application?
How Do You Increase the Depth of Your Massage?
How Is Deep Tissue Massage Different From Sports Massage?
What Are the Effects of Deep Tissue Massage?
Benefits of Deep Tissue Massage
Where and When Should Deep Tissue Massage Be Done?
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 2 Preparing for Deep Tissue Massage What Type of Massage Therapist Are You?
Establishing Your Intention
Using Your Body
Choosing Where to Use Forearms, Elbows, Fists and Squeezing
Using Your Equipment
Understanding Cautions and Safety Issues
Commonly Asked Questions and Concerns
Top Tips for Treating Clients
Tips for Working Safely With Deep Tissue Massage
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Part 2 Deep Tissue Massage TechniquesChapter 3 Compressive Techniques Introduction to Compressive Techniques
Forearms
Fists
Elbows
Squeezing
Tools
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Chapter 4 Stretching Techniques Introduction to Stretching Techniques
Without Oil (Dry Stretching)
Dry Stretch
Traction
Dry Stretching for the Piriformis Muscle
'With Oil' Stretching
Stretching With Oil Plus a Passive Joint Movement
Stretching With Oil Plus an Active Joint Movement
Closing Remarks
Quick Questions
Part 3 Applying Deep Tissue MassageChapter 5 Deep Tissue Massage for the Trunk Three-Quarter Lying
Supine
Prone
Seated
Quick Questions
Chapter 6 Deep Tissue Massage for the Lower Limbs Three-Quarter Lying
Supine
Prone
Quick Questions
Chapter 7 Deep Tissue Massage for the Upper Limbs Three-Quarter Lying
Supine
Prone
Quick Questions
Part 4 Deep Tissue Massage Routines and ProgrammesChapter 8 Creating Deep Tissue Massage Routines Initial Questions
Tests
Notes Concerning Timing
Practice Routines
Case Studies
Closing Remarks
About the author
Jane Johnson, MSc, PhD, is a chartered physiotherapist and sport massage therapist specializing in occupational health and massage. In this role she spends much time assessing the posture of clients and examining whether work, sport, or recreational postures may be contributing to their symptoms. She devises postural correction plans that include both hands-on and hands-off techniques.
Johnson has taught continuing professional development (CPD) workshops for many organizations both in the UK and abroad. This experience has brought her into contact with thousands of therapists of all disciplines and informed her own practice. Johnson has a passion for inspiring and supporting students and newly qualified therapists to gain confidence in the use of assessment and treatment techniques.
Johnson is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health Professions Council. A member of the Medico Legal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, she provides expert witness reports on cases involving soft tissue therapies. Johnson is the author of six titles in the Hands-On Guides for Therapists series. These are, Postural Assessment, Postural Correction, Therapeutic Stretching, Soft Tissue Release, Deep Tissue Massage and Soft Tissue and Trigger Point Release. Postural Assessment has sold over 10,000 copies. She is also the author of The Big Back Book: Tips & Tricks for Therapists.
Jane regularly delivers webinars on popular musculoskeletal topics, as well as on life working as a therapist. In her Facebook group (Jane Johnson The Friendly Physio), she shares tips and tricks in her usual, friendly manner.
Johnson lives in the north of England in an unmodernized house where she creates books and webinars, makes art and rehomes big rescue dogs.
Summary
Containing over 160 photos, this title presents a step by step overview of essential massage techniques. Covering different body areas and client working positions, it provides students and practising therapists with advice, suggestions on how to communicate technical terms to your clients.
