Introduction To Massage Therapy

Author : Mary Beth Braun,Stephanie J. Simonson
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781773741

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Introduction to Massage Therapy by Mary Beth Braun,Stephanie J. Simonson Pdf

This introductory textbook instills the skills and knowledge needed to become—and excel as—a professional massage therapist. Enhanced by full-color illustrations and photographs, the text integrates functional anatomy, physiology, and pathology with massage therapy techniques and offers extensive 3D anatomical information. Communication, documentation, safety, self-care, and business practices are also covered. This edition features expanded coverage of hydrotherapy, Eastern techniques, sanitation and hygiene, HIPAA, and key topics tested on the National Certification Exam. Other new features include critical thinking exercises and boxes highlighting contraindications to massage or specific strokes. A bound-in Real Bodywork DVD features outstanding video clips of massage sequences.

Author : Nicola Stewart
Publisher : Collins & Brown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1843405709

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The Complete Body Massage Course by Nicola Stewart Pdf

What’s the best massage for you? Do you just want a quick, relaxing massage, or do you have a specific condition, and need to know which massage therapy will heal it most effectively? Whatever you’re looking for, 'The Complete Body Massage Course' is sure to have it. The book features massage treatments to promote general wellbeing and help a wide range of everyday ailments and conditions. The first part of the book details the basics – what to wear, how to set up your work space and oils and lubricants. This is followed by the main part of the book where you will find detailed instructions of 15 of the most popular massage therapies - including Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu and Indian Head Massage. Each one has a full introduction giving the history and the benefits of the therapy and then there are step-by-step colour photographs, enabling the beginner to learn the principles each one. For those who wish to learn more and investigate further the third part offers a range of other therapies in more concise detail. The book ends with a fully cross-referenced symptoms index so readers who wish to try a massage that's ideal for a specific condition or ailment, can find the right massage with the minimum of fuss. 'The Complete Body Massage Course' is the ideal resource book for all those interested in being introduced to the massage techniques available to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.

Author : Ralph Stephens
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Medical
ISBN : 078174234X

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Therapeutic Chair Massage by Ralph Stephens Pdf

Featuring more than 250 full-color illustrations and photographs, Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications lists specify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.

Author : James H. Clay
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781756774

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Basic Clinical Massage Therapy by James H. Clay Pdf

This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 149638802X

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Introduction to Massage Therapy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anders Jelvéus
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780702049057

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Integrated Sports Massage Therapy E-Book by Anders Jelvéus Pdf

Integrated Sports Massage Therapy is a highly illustrated evidence-based handbook which presents a wide range of effective sports massage techniques to cover any sports-related situation. Anders Jelveus explains and applies effective techniques from a variety of disciplines of manual therapy, ranging from commonly used sports massage strokes to more advanced concepts for real-life effective sports massage treatments. The presented techniques serve as a great addition for any therapist seeking to work with athletes, and are suitable for pre-event, post-event, inter-event, and in remedial sports massage therapy. This unique book offers a comprehensive presentation of sports massage therapy including: Sports massage history Basic sports massage strokes and work postures Sports massage applications Event-based sports massage treatment guidelines Sports-specific massage treatment recommendations Therapeutic muscle stretching techniques Therapeutic muscle stretching applied to specific muscle groups Positional Release Techniques (PRT) Acupressure and Tui Na techniques with applications Myofascial release techniques Connective tissue massage Lymphatic drainage massage Myofascial Trigger Point etiology and treatment techniques Sports injuries Athletic taping Remedial Sports massage applications Athletic self massage techniques. The book is suitable for all manual therapy students and practitioners, whether novice or advanced, including massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, naprapaths, naturopaths and acupuncturists.

Author : Margaret Hollis
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : NWU:35557000178390

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Massage for Therapists by Margaret Hollis Pdf

Massage is a basic skill within physiotherapy, and one which requires a high standard of practical application. It is a skill which is increasingly being taken up by other health care and complementary therapy professionals. This new, third edition of Massage for Therapists is a timely and thorough update which continues the tradition of Margaret Hollis' hands-on approach. The book is designed to be a step-by-step guide to the theory and practical application of classical massage. Once mastered, these techniques may form the basis for a variety of modifications suitable for specific conditions. Massage for Therapists is split into three sections: an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations. In order to further enhance the practitioner's skill and to give the reader a grounding in some of the popular specialities, updated chapters on aromatherapy and massage in sport sit alongside new chapters which introduce myofascial release and shiatsu. Massage for Therapists will be of interest to student and qualified physiotherapists and sports therapists, as well as occupational therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, complementary therapists and beauty therapists. • Practical, applied text • Thoroughly updated by subject experts • Illustrated throughout with photographs which support the explanations of the therapeutic application.

Author : Louise Tucker,Jane Foulston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Massage
ISBN : 1903348455

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An Introductory Guide to Massage by Louise Tucker,Jane Foulston Pdf

This is the latest revised edition of Louise Tucker's/EMS Publishing's 'Introductory Guide' series, and as with the recent Anatomy & Physiology and Reflexology titles the Massage book now comes with its very own CDROM. The CDROM has proved extremely popular with students and tutors alike and sets these textbooks apart from many others. As well as a 25 minute video of the full Massage routine, the new edition book and CDROM includes: A fully revised and updated content, in the same clear format as before; two new chapters on Hot Stone Massage and Baby Massage; new images and photography; CD ROM lesson plans and multiple choice essay questions for tutors; and CD ROM interactive games and quizzes to help students test their knowledge.

Author : Peggy Horan
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-02-14
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781608827459

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Connecting Through Touch by Peggy Horan Pdf

Starting with a simple setting that can easily be accomplished with few special preparations, readers will learn, step-by-step, how to make a deep and meaningful connect with their partner's body. Using a combination of strokes from the most time-honored massage traditions, they will learn to be mindful of where their partner holds stress and tension. As the massage continues, readers will enter into a profound nonverbal dialogue with their partner, learning much from the simple act of contact with another body. All of the techniques are illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Elegant and refined, this book is a perfect gift for a special someone or a friend in love.

Author : Patricia A. Archer
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0781742692

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Therapeutic Massage in Athletics by Patricia A. Archer Pdf

This textbook on sports massage was created specifically for massage therapists, certified athletic trainers, and physical therapists who work with athletes. The author is an experienced massage therapy and athletic training educator and practitioner, and provides instruction on how to apply clinical massage techniques to athletes. The text is uniquely focused on the use and integration of basic sports massage, myofascial, neuromuscular, and lymphatic facilitation to enhance an athlete's performance potential and treat common athletic injuries and conditions. The book includes numerous diagrams and pictures of techniques to help readers visualize specific concepts and procedures. From the Field Boxes contain quotes from professionals who practice sports massage. Case Studies present common athletic injury scenarios and descriptions of treatment protocols.

Author : Abby Ellsworth,Peggy Altman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Human anatomy
ISBN : 1741852919

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Massage Anatomy by Abby Ellsworth,Peggy Altman Pdf

A ground-breaking series featuring amazing computer-generated 3D anatomical images highlighting key muscle groups.

Author : Thomas Hendrickson
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781284209907

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Massage and Manual Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions by Thomas Hendrickson Pdf

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 and repair of soft tissue, and anatomy of each body area. The Second Edition also includes detailed assessment for each body region, discusses common lesions, and provides illustrated instructions 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.

Author : George Downing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1284403240

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The Massage Book by George Downing Pdf

Author : Carla-Krystin Andrade
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781451130331

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Outcome-Based Massage by Carla-Krystin Andrade Pdf

Outcome-Based MassageTM: Putting Evidence into Practice (3rd edition) goes beyond an update of the content of the second edition. In this book, Dr Andrade and a team of contributors who represent the fields of massage therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, education, psychology, medicine, and physiology take the student or practicing clinician to the next level of using Outcome-Based MassageTM in daily clinical practice. This edition enhances and builds upon the strengths of the first two editions as follows: · Fully updated chapters provide a comprehensive approach to assessment, treatment design, and treatment delivery · Streamlined presentation of theory and practice enhances the teaching and learning experience · Quick Treatment Guides provide a colorful, immediate reference for anatomy, pathophysiology, impairments, and wellness goals for 16 musculoskeletal conditions · New section on the scientific basis of soft-tissue examination provides students and practitioners with the very latest understanding of the emerging body of knowledge in this field · Review sections in each chapter provide Takeaways that summarize key concepts, critical thinking questions, and clinical cases that illustrate the practical application of the concepts discussed in the chapter · Precise, instructive photographs and videos give students and practitioners clear, direct guidance for using the techniques presented in this text

Author : Carole Osborne
Publisher : LWW
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Accompagnantes (Obstétrique).
ISBN : 1582558515

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Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy by Carole Osborne Pdf

"Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy explores techniques of therapeutic massage and bodywork that enable massage therapists to support mothers and their babies throughout the childbearing year. In this updated edition of her widely used and trusted text, noted maternity massage therapist and teacher Carole Osborne details the physiological, functional, and emotional developments of childbearing. The three Technique Manuals included in the text teach clinically refined techniques, conveniently woven around women's common needs." -- Back cover.