"This book introduces massage techniques for orthopedic conditions, promoting the alignment of soft tissue relating to pain and dysfunction. An essential manual for clinical massage therapy, it contains brief descriptions of rationale behind orthopedic massage, mechanisms of injury to repair of soft tissue, and anatomy of each body area. Massage and manual therapy for orthopedic conditoins, enhanced second edition includes a detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated insturctions on how to administer this scientifically based style of massage. Based on traditional orthopedic assessment protocols, coverage includes range of motion, passive and isometric testing, and tests that determine the severity of a condition or injury"--Back cover.