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Massage therapy : principles and practice / Susan G. Salvo

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: St. Louis, Missouri : Saunders Elsevier, c2012Edition: Fourth editionDescription: xxii, 811 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781437719772
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RM 721 .S25 2012
Contents:
Unit one: Foundations for practice, basic and complementary methods, and business practices. History of massage -- Therapeutic relationships -- Tools of the trade -- Self-care: health, wellness, nutrition, and stress reduction -- Research literacy -- Effects of massage therapy -- Body mechanics, client positioning, and draping -- Massage techniques, joint mobilizations, and stretches -- Infection control and emergency preparedness -- Treatment planning: intake, assessment, and documentation -- Special populations and pregnancy -- Hydrotherapy and spa -- Foot reflexology -- Clinical massage -- Seated massage -- Energy-based bodywork therapy: shiatsu and ayurveda -- Business, marketing, accounting, and finance -- Unit two: Anatomy and physiology
Summary: Helps you master the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities for your career in massage therapy. This title provides information and an insight giving you what you need to launch a successful career in massage therapy.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Main General Circulation Nursing GC RM 721 .S25 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000001771

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Unit one: Foundations for practice, basic and complementary methods, and business practices. History of massage -- Therapeutic relationships -- Tools of the trade -- Self-care: health, wellness, nutrition, and stress reduction -- Research literacy -- Effects of massage therapy -- Body mechanics, client positioning, and draping -- Massage techniques, joint mobilizations, and stretches -- Infection control and emergency preparedness -- Treatment planning: intake, assessment, and documentation -- Special populations and pregnancy -- Hydrotherapy and spa -- Foot reflexology -- Clinical massage -- Seated massage -- Energy-based bodywork therapy: shiatsu and ayurveda -- Business, marketing, accounting, and finance -- Unit two: Anatomy and physiology

Helps you master the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities for your career in massage therapy. This title provides information and an insight giving you what you need to launch a successful career in massage therapy.

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