Massage

Chapter 10: Massage

Overview

• Provides the history of massage
• Describes the intention and benefits of massage therapy
• Explains the differing massage strokes with attached pictures
• Lists organisations which most professional massage therapists belong to
• Provides case studies to illustrated featured points

Description

This chapter covers another popular theory that is often utilised in nursing and midwifery. As touch is fundamental to nursing, massage can be a valuable adjunct to almost any area of clinical practice. The basic techniques of massage are described and the indications for massage are discussed. A comprehensive account of relevant research in the area is included and case histories are also featured.

Topics

• Introduction
• Brief history of massage
• Description
• Massage strokes
• Indications for massage
• Research base
• Education and regulation
• Application in nursing: indications and contraindications
• Case study
• References

Speaker / Author

Laurie Grealish
RN, Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Education), Master in Nursing, Graduate Certificate in Oncology Nursing, FCN (NSW), FRCNA, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, University of Canberra, ACT

Laurie has worked in cancer nursing for many years as a clinician, manager, and academic. She is active in the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and is a member of the Board of the International Society of Nurses in Cancer Care. Laurie’s interests include patient-centered nursing approaches and how nurses demonstrate caring.

Angela Lomasney
RN, RM, Certificate in Oncology Nursing, Diploma in Therapeutic Massage,Clinical Nurse Specialist in Oncology, The Canberra Hospital, ACT

Angela has been practising in cancer nursing for 13 years. Her interest in massage stemmed from her work in palliative care at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London. She completed a course in therapeutic massage on her return to Australia.Angela has presented on the topic of foot massage at local and international meetings. Present interests include aromatherapy and therapeutic touch.

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