Pediatric Massage TherapyThis 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. |
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Inhoudsopgave
CHAPTER | 1 |
Emotional Effects of Massage | 9 |
Increased Perceptual Feedback as a Benefit | 22 |
THE UNIQUE | 31 |
Adapting Massage Therapy to Children | 42 |
Preparing to Work With Children | 48 |
OF CHILDHOOD | 119 |
PEDIATRIC MASSAGE AND HYDROTHERAPY | 148 |
Autoimmune Deficiency Syndrome | 160 |
Asthma | 162 |
Catastrophic Illness | 170 |
Chronic Pain | 176 |
Fetal Drug or Alcohol Exposure | 182 |
Scoliosis | 187 |
APPENDIX | 201 |
GLOSSARY | 207 |