Author: Eddie Caldwell

Number of Pages: 224

Cover: Paperback

Remedial massage has rocketed in popularity over the past five years. There are now more courses than ever before which offer the student the opportunity to learn this highly versatile technique which can be used on numerous conditions and in a variety of situations, from the confines of a treatment room to the sports field.

Fully illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings, this title takes a comprehensive look at all aspects of remedial massage.

Key areas covered include:

• The history of massage
• Different massage techniques including sports massage
• Muscles and joints
• Assessing and treating the patient
• Advertising the practice
• A fully detailed section which covers specific areas of the body.
• Treating children
• Origins, insertions, and actions of muscles.

This title is full of useful, practical advice from one of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the UK, and will prove an extremely useful reference tool for any student or practitioner.