This is the second edition of a highly successful book – the only one available on this topic. The first edition was written by a well-known massage therapist and author, Gayle MacDonald. For the second edition Gayle has brought in a co-author, Carolyn Tague. Both are well-known and highly respected in the field of hospital massage therapy.
The second edition focuses solely on the adult patient and has new chapters on aromatherapy massage, end-of-life care, cultural sensitivity and understanding the therapeutic relationship between patient and practitioner. It also incorporates new sections on addiction and neurological disorders, as well as the most recent research from around the world. The new edition is highly illustrated with full color photographs and drawings, including many new illustrations.
- ISBN13 9781912085552
- Publish Date 15 February 2021 (first published 29 December 2020)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Handspring Publishing Limited
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format eBook (EPUB)
- Pages 368
- Language English