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Product Identifiers

PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division

ISBN-100443100314

ISBN-139780443100314

eBay Product ID (ePID)57045437

Product Key Features

Number of Pages216 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameMassage and Bodywork : Adapting Therapies for Cancer Care

Publication Year2006

SubjectAlternative & Complementary Medicine, Allied Health Services / Massage Therapy, Oncology

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaMedical

AuthorPeter A. Mackereth, Ann Carter

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight16.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsThis is an excellent book - much needed to the field, when the need for evidence base is becoming ever more important for professionals working in this field. It is an inspiration to have views and ideas from so many different professionals - and already my students have benefitted. It is definitely a book to put on the essential reading list for any courses in cancer and palliative care for complementary therapists. This book is highly readable yet offers in-depth information on the topic. Mary Atkinson, Complementary Therapist/ Lecturer

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal616.9940622

Table Of ContentSection 1: Key Themes 1. Cancer and Its treatments 2. Integrative Practice 3. Evaluating the Evidence 4. Professional and Potent Practice 5. Working with the Denied Body 6. Body Psychotherapy in Cancer Care 7. Therapist as Teacher Section 2: Practitioners at Work 8. The HEARTS process 9. Massage and Essential Oils in Haemato-oncology 10. Collaborative Working 11. Shiatsu for Symptom Management 12. Lymphoedema 13. Massage & Spinal Cord Compression 14. Creative Approaches to Reflexology 15. Adapting Chair Massage 16. Being Met with Care: Massage Work with Vulnerable Patients

SynopsisIdeal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer., Ideal for qualified massage and bodywork therapists wanting to expand their knowledge and skills, this unique resource brings together the most common forms of bodywork with a focus on this important and challenging area of practice. Emphasizing the need for safe practice, this book illustrates how massage can be safely adapted for patients and dispels some misconceptions about working with people who have cancer. Key topics include integrative and collaborative working, the psychological aspects of bodywork, therapists as teachers, professionalism, the control of symptoms, working with vulnerability, potency in practice, and the skilful combination of voice and touch. Written by experienced therapists working in this area of practice Introduces the modalities with clear explanations of their development and application to cancer care settings Logical organization makes it easy to find key information quickly Each section includes an overview, an abstract of each chapter, a summary of key issues, and conclusions and recommendations for best practice Focuses on specialized aspects of massage and bodywork to support safe, competent, and compassionate practice

LC Classification NumberRC271.P44