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Author: Mark F Beck
ISBN: 9781401880309
Number of Pages: 504
Cover: Paperback
Comprehensive, engaging, and easy to read, this exciting new edition continues to set itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. Now in gorgeous full color, filled with hundreds of photos of procedures and techniques Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fourth Edition, truly is the book to have. This highly respected, best-seller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a successful, fulfilling career in massage. It provides readers with a solid understanding of the body and its functions, including a thorough but uncomplicated chapter on anatomy and physiology. Readers will learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including sports massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, hydrotherapy, lymph massage, massage in a spa setting and much more. Thoughtfully revised, this is the foundational book for the study of massage therapy.
Benefits
- Provides foundational information on anatomy and physiology, including muscle charts and full color diagrams
- Covers requirements for practicing as a therapeutic massage therapist and comprehensive discussion of professional ethics
- Explains and diagrams massage movements, techniques, and procedures in comprehensible language supported by clear visuals
- Discusses rudimentary techniques as well as specialized areas of massage including sports massage, prenatal massage, lymph massage, neuromuscular therapy, reflexology, hydrotherapy, and more
- Includes important information on business practice invaluable to professional success in therapeutic massage and bodywork.
Table of contents
Part I The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage, Chapter 1 Historical Overview of Massage, Chapter 2 Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Chapter 3 Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners, Part II Human Anatomy and Physiology, Chapter 4 Overview, Chapter 5 Human Anatomy and Physiology, Part III, Chapter 6 Effects, Benefits, Indications and Contraindications of Massage, Chapter 7 Equipment and Products, Chapter 8 Sanitary and Safety Practices, Chapter 9 The Consultation, Chapter 10 Classification of Massage Movements, Chapter 11 Application of Massage Technique, Chapter 12 Procedures for Complete Body Massages, Chapter 13 Therapeutic Procedure, Chapter 14 Hydrotherapy, Chapter 15 Massage In a Spa Setting, Chapter 16 Massage In Medicine, Chapter 17 Athletic/Sport Massage, Chapter 18 Therapeutic Massage Styles and Modalities, Chapter 19 Therapeutic Exercise, Part IV Business Practices, Chapter 20 Business Practices
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