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020 _a9781437719772
040 _cNULRC
050 _aRM 721 .S25 2012
100 _aSalvo, Susan G.
_eauthor
245 0 _aMassage therapy :
_bprinciples and practice /
_cSusan G. Salvo
250 _aFourth edition.
260 _aSt. Louis, Missouri :
_bSaunders Elsevier,
_cc2012
300 _axxii, 811 pages :
_bcolor illustrations ;
_c28 cm.
365 _bPHP4377
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _aUnit 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
520 _aHelps 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.
650 _aMASSAGE THERAPY
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