PART I

CLIENT EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT PLANNING

Chapter 1

Massage for Wellness and Impairments

3

Chapter 2

Evidence for Massage

29

Chapter 3

Clinical Decision-Making for Massage

47

Chapter 4

Interpersonal and Ethical Issues for Massage

77

Chapter 5

Client Examination for Massage

103

PART II

TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE

Chapter 6

Preparation and Positioning for Massage

153

Chapter 7

Superficial Reflex Techniques

187

Chapter 8

Superficial Fluid Techniques

213

Chapter 9

Neuromuscular Techniques

241

Chapter 10

Connective Tissue Techniques

307

Chapter 11

Passive Movement Techniques

349

Chapter 12

Percussive Techniques

377

Chapter 13

Sequencing Massage Techniques

395

Chapter 14

Using Massage to Achieve Clinical Outcomes

419

Glossary

457

Index

481