Massage in Medical Rehabilitation: An Illustrated Handbook

The training manual from modern scientific positions presents the clinical and physiological substantiation of the use of various types of massage for therapeutic and preventive purposes.
The book contains basic data on the anatomical and morphological features of the human body, physiological justification, the mechanism of action of massage on the human body and the technique of execution, accompanied by illustrative material.
In addition, in addition to the classic (therapeutic), the principles and technique of performing massage techniques of segmental reflex, point, vacuum massage are highlighted in sufficient detail. Part of the manual contains differentiated methods of therapeutic massage for diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, respiratory systems and musculoskeletal systems.
The capabilities of the presented technologies of the combined use of various types of massage with physical exercises and elements of manual therapy are evaluated from the standpoint of not only evidence-based medicine, but also the syndrome-pathogenetic approach to the disease.
A textbook is prepared for students of medical universities, colleges, as well as for students of faculties of advanced training of medical educational institutions. It will be useful for rehabilitologists (specialists of exercise therapy, physio- and manual therapy, psychologists), rheumatologists, orthopedic traumatologists, neurologists, massage therapists