The Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage

Mary F. Beck (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

504 Seiten

1988 | New Rev ed.
Milady Publishing Co (Verlag)
978-0-87350-800-1 (ISBN)

Infos

This extensive work is the most complete massage text available today. It aims to inform both the student and professional in its coverage of massage techniques, weight control and exercise. The step by step instruction procedures and 725 illustrations make this comprehensive text easy to follow for the teacher and provides excellent quick references for the professional. A must for those interested in Aromatherapy, reflexology, hydrotherapy and sports massage, as well as those studying beauty therapy and esthetics courses. This book should be of interest to students on massage courses, also a reference for massage practitioners.

Inhalt

The history and advancement of therapeutic massage. Historical overview of massage. Requirements for the practice of therapeutic massage. Professional ethics for massage practitioners. Human anatomy and physiology. Histology, cells and tissues. Human anatomy and physiology. Preparation for massage. Sanitary practices. The consultation and preparation for massage. Massage techniques. The effects, benefits and contraindications of massage. Classification of mastery of massage movements. Massage procedures. Procedures for a complete body massage. Face and scalp massage. Hydrotherapy, heat and lamp treatments. Massage for nursing and health care. Athletic/sports massage. Specialized massage. Keeping fit. Nutrition and weight control. Therapeutic exercise. Building a successful business. Opportunities in the massage and fitness field. Glossary. Index.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 14.3.1991
• Sprache: englisch
• Gewicht: 1100 g
• Themenwelt: Weitere Fachgebiete ► Handwerk
• ISBN-10: 0-87350-800-9 / 0873508009
• ISBN-13: 978-0-87350-800-1 / 9780873508001
• Zustand: Neuware