Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage (Hardcover, International Edition)

Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 5th edition is the classic text in the massage industry including the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful, professional massage therapist, plus the essentials of anatomy and physiology. Essential topics to the industry such as ethics, hygiene, communication skills, and body mechanics are discussed. Full-color illustrations and photographs clearly illustrate techniques and procedures. Classical massage is expanded with clinical techniques including neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, and lymph massage, combined to better serve the client by following therapeutic procedures. Numerous career tracts are explored including massage in a spa environment and athletic massage. A new chapter discusses massage for special populations including pre-natal, infant, elder, critically ill, people with cancer, and hospice. The final chapter has been revised to cover business practices for finding employment or successful self-employment.

General

Imprint:	Milady Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	2011
Authors:	Mark Beck
Dimensions:	283 x 223 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover • Hardcover
Pages:	980
Edition:	International Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4354-8523-5
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Physiotherapy Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Fitness & diet > Massage
LSN:	1-4354-8523-8
Barcode:	9781435485235

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