Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques

Name: Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques
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ISBN: 9780135142233

ISBN-10: 0135142237

ISBN-13: 9780135142233

Edition: 5th 2010

Authors: Patricia J. Benjamin

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This pioneering book in massage therapy provides basic information on the art and science of effective healing massage techniques in quick-learn, easy-to-understand terms. Whether you're a licensed massage therapy practitioner, health related professional, or just interested in basic massage therapy techniques, this is the book for you! The authors carefully examine the foundations of healing massage, western massage techniques, contemporary massage including myofascial techniques, trigger points, lymphatic drainage massage, foot reflexology, Asian bodywork therapy and applications of massage. New to the fifth edition are Practice Sequences that are step-by-step suggested example…

Book details

List price: $105.60
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 4/2/2009
Binding: Mixed Media
Pages: 648
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.838
Language: English



Tappanrsquo;s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques



Foundations



Healing Massagendash;A Wellness Perspective



A History of Massage



The Effects and Benefits of Massage



Clinical Applications of Massage



Endangerment Sites, Contraindications, Cautions



Guidelines for Giving Massage



Western Massage



Western Massage Techniques



Joint Movements



Full-Body Western Massage



Regional Applications of Massagendash;Upper Body



Regional Applications of Massagendash;Lower Body



Hydrotherapy/Thermal Therapy



Contemporary Massage and bodywork



Myofascial Massage



Trigger Point Therapy



Lymphatic Facilitation



Reflexology



Polarity Therapy



Forms of Asian Bodywork



Asian Bodywork Therapyndash;Theory



Acupressure Massage Integration



Qi Gong for Self-Care



Special Populations



Sports and Fitness



Mother and Child



Healthy Aging



Terminally Ill and Dying



Seated Massage in the Workplace


Appendices



25 Forms of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork



Organizations and Publications



Massage Licensing Laws in North America



Performance Evaluation Forms



Health History Forms



List of Figures and Tables



References and Additional Resources Interactive


Glossary


Index