Originally published in 1964, Beards Massage is a classic physical therapy massage text. The original author, Gertrude Beard (1887-1971), was a pioneering physical therapist in the 1920s who treated patients using soft tissue massage techniques that remain the basis of practice today. Now in its fifth edition, with a new title, this classic text has been expanded and updated throughout to provide physical therapy and other health profession students with an overview of massage, a description of massage techniques, information on the benefits of massage, and specific techniques for a variety of conditions.

Part I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES 1.Historic Perspectives 2.Basic Requirement for Soft Tissue Massage 3.Anatomical Landmarks for Soft Tissue Massage 4.A Classification and Description of Massage Strokes 5.Mechanical, Physiological, Psychological, and Therapeutic Effects of Soft Tissue Massage

Part II: PRACTICE 6.Soft Tissue Massage Techniques as an Evaluation Tool 7.A General Massage Sequence 8.Local Massage Sequences 9.Massage for Specific Purposes - Scar Tissues - Edema - Hematoma - Facilitation of Muscle Activity 10.Massage in the Management of Respiratory Conditions 11.Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) 12.New! Massage in the Management of Lymphedema 13.New! Massage in Sport 14.New! Massage for the Baby and Infant 15.Massage in Palliative Care 16.Specialized Systems of Massage - Reflexology - Rolfing - Huna Massage - Trigger Point Massage - Myofascial Release Techniques 17.Eastern System of Massage - Acupressure - Shiatsu - Thai Massage - Traditional Chinese Massage Appendix: External Cardiac Massage DVD Surface Anatomy Basic Massage Strokes Massage in Lymphedema