{"product_id":"massage-therapy-9780736085656","title":"Massage Therapy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMassage Therapy: Integrating Research and Practice\u003c\/i\u003e presents research examining evidence for the use of various massage techniques in treating conditions and special populations. The text covers information from fields such as kinesiology, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, and psychology. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Background \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1. \u003c\/b\u003eHistorical Overview \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatricia J. Benjamin, PhD \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Empirics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cycles of Boom and Bust \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Early Champions of Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Early Massage Studies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Two Paths for Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Physiotherapy and Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Latest Cycle of Massage Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Momentum for the Future \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2.\u003c\/b\u003e Evidence-Based and Outcome-Based Approaches in Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarla-Krystin Andrade, PhD, PT, and Paul Clifford, BSc, RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why We Need Evidence, Outcomes, and Clinical Decision Making \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Evidence-Based Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Outcome-Based Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Integrating Clinical Decision Making, Outcome-Based Massage, and Evidence-Based Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Practical Issues in Adopting Evidence-Based and Outcome-Based Approaches in Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Research Methods \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003eQuantitative Research Methods \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher A. Moyer, PhD, and Kimberly Goral, BS, NCTMB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why Use Quantitative Methods? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Common Forms of Quantification Encountered in MT Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Common Quantitative Research Designs to Examine MT \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003eQualitative Research Methods \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarla-Krystin Andrade, PhD, PT, and Paul Clifford, BSc, RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Why Do We Need Qualitative Research? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Understanding Qualitative Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Qualitative Research Methodologies \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Qualitative Data Collection Methods \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Qualitative Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Reading Qualitative Research Articles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Using Qualitative Research Methods in Massage Therapy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Implications for Massage Therapy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5.\u003c\/b\u003e Mixed Methods Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarja Verhoef, MSc, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Reasons for Using a Mixed Methods Research Design \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Mixed Methods Designs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Conducting Mixed Methods Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Applications of Mixed Methods Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Whole Systems Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Populations and Conditions \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6.\u003c\/b\u003e Pediatrics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStacey Shipwright, BA (Hons), RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Pediatric Populations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions of Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003ePregnancy and Labor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmanda Baskwill, BEd, RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Pregnancy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Labor \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions of Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8.\u003c\/b\u003e Athletes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStuart Galloway, PhD, Angus Hunter, PhD, and Joan M. Watt\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Varied Nature of Sport Massage \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Athletes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9.\u003c\/b\u003e Massage and Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiana L. Thompson, LMP \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Older Adult Populations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10.\u003c\/b\u003e Headaches \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbert Moraska, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Headache Types \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Secondary Issues for Headache Sufferers \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Causes of Headache \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Headache \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11.\u003c\/b\u003e Neck and Shoulder Pain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBodhi G. Haraldsson, RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Classification of Neck Pain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Epidemiology of Neck and Shoulder Pain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Neck and Shoulder Pain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Low Back Pain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrish Dryden, MEd, RMT, Andrea D. Furlan, MD, PhD, Marta Imamura, MD, PhD, and Emma L. Irvin, BA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects and Safety of Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13. \u003c\/b\u003eAnxiety and Depression \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher A. Moyer, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Anxiety and Depression: Overview \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy on Anxiety and Depression \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14.\u003c\/b\u003e Massage for Adults With a History of Sexual Trauma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCynthia J. Price, PhD, MA, LMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Overview of Sexual Trauma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy for Women with a History of Sexual Trauma \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Scars \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnia Kania, BSc, RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Overview of the Condition: Scar Tissue \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy in the Treatment of Scar Tissue \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16.\u003c\/b\u003e Fibromyalgia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouglas Nelson, LMT, NMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Theorized Causes of FMS \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects of Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Cancer \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanice E. Post-White, PhD, RN, FAAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Effects and Safety of Massage Therapy in Cancer Care \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Explaining Massage Therapy Effects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for Massage Therapy Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Case Study \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV. Connecting Research and Practice \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18.\u003c\/b\u003e Integrating Massage Therapy Research and Education \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrish Dryden, MEd, RMT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ensuring Safety, Building Capacity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Teaching Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Interprofessional Education for an Integrated Health Care System \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Conducting Research in MT Educational Institutions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19.\u003c\/b\u003e Integrating Research in Clinical Practice \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanet R. Kahn, PhD, LMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Evidence-Based Practice Versus Humanistic Client Care \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What is Best Evidence? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Accessing and Using Research to Help Your Clients \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Comparative Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recommendations for MTs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20. \u003c\/b\u003eClinical Case Reports \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael D. Hamm, LMP CCST\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Value of CRs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e What Is a Case Report? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Preparing a Case Report \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Telling a Story: The Content of a Case Report \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e MT and Hypochondroplasia: An Example \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Future Directions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21.\u003c\/b\u003e Writing Journal Articles \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePaul Finch, PhD, MSc, DPodM\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Types of Journal Article \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Choice of Journal \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Writing the Paper \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Writing Style \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22.\u003c\/b\u003e Attitudes, Beliefs, and Expectations in Massage Therapy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKaren T. Boulanger, MS, CMT, and Christopher A. Moyer, PhD\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Attitudes, Belief, and Expectations Defined and Differentiated \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Influential Models Not Yet Applied to MT \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Existing Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Directions for Future Research \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23:\u003c\/b\u003e Directions and Dilemmas in Massage Therapy Research: A Workshop Report from the 2009 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher A. Moyer, PhD, Trish Dryden, MEd, RMT, and Stacey Shipwright, BA (Hons), RMT\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Method \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Results \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Appendix \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Critical Thinking Questions \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404221555031,"sku":"9780736085656","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780736085656.jpg?v=1730485786","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/massage-therapy-9780736085656","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}