Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage (THEORY & PRACTICE OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE)
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1401880290 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1008 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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. He has served as a school director and was active in the National Massage School Association (AMTA Council of Schools). He is recognized as one of the original "thought leaders" in massage education and is the creator/author of Structural Muscular Balancing. Beck has been a massage therapist since 1975 and a
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
"Great Starter Book" according to Rosalie J. Young. This is a great book for the massage therapy student. Its filled with all the information you will need to begin your education, and a great reference source after you are practising. I especially appreciated the information about business.. Expensive, but there really is no substitute in terms of its scope Hungry Mind Though it has a hefty price tag, this book remains THE CLASSIC for beginning students of professional massage and bodywork. And although I've been a certified therapist since 1991, I still keep the book on my reference shelf (several editions, actually).So if this text is required for your classes, grit your teeth and buy it; the sc. Disappointed Compared to the other reviews I am very disappointed with this book. It does cover a wide range of information necessary to become a good massage therapist, including anatomy, physiology, microbiology, massage techniques, history, business practices & ethics, etc. However, I am very dissatisfied with the accuracy and organization of
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. 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. Comprehensive, engaging, and easy to read, this exciting new edition continues to set itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. This highly respected, best-seller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a