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Mosby's
Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
by Sandy Fritz
Paperback: 739 pages ISBN: 0323034446
C.V. Mosby; 3rd BK&CD Edition (September 30, 2004) |
| Providing valuable information on
how to skillfully apply massage techniques, this practical text is the most widely-used
massage therapy resource available! The new edition of this best-selling text includes
discussions on sanitation, hygiene, body mechanics, business practices, ethics, and much
more. Each chapter builds on the one before it, beginning with the basics and expanding to
therapeutic applications, as well as providing an introduction to complementary bodywork
systems. Workbook features are integrated throughout the text, with interactive case
studies that help readers understand and apply key topics. |
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Basic
Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment (Lww Massage
Therapy & Bodywork Series) by James H. Clay, David M. Pounds
Hardcover: 450 pages ISBN: 078176307X
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (September 5, 2005) |
| A primary textbook for the basic
techniques of clinical massage therapy. Contains 450 full-color images, showing each
muscle or muscle group along with surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the
therapist's hands. Also includes basic techniques, compression, and stripping massage.
Softcover. DNLM: Massage--methods. |
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Deep
Tissue Massage: A Visual Guide to Techniques
by Art Riggs
Paperback: 256 pages ISBN: 1556433875
Publisher: North Atlantic Books (April, 2002) |
| Textbook-style manual for massage
therapists who have completed or are in the process of completing basic massage training.
Includes many photographs and illustrations for reference, biomechanics for preventing
injury, and directions for treatment and rehabilitation for common complaints.
Quick-reference guide to techniques. DNLM: Massage--methods--Atlases. |
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Massage
Therapy: Principles and Practice
by Susan G. Salvo
Paperback: 704 pages ISBN: 072160028X
W.B. Saunders Co; 2nd edition (March 17, 2003) |
| This text provides comprehensive
information on the theory and practice of massage therapy, successfully fusing the
anatomical sciences with hands-on techniques. It covers the base of Swedish massage
techniques, in addition to clinical massage, Asian bodywork techniques, spa techniques,
seated massage, and adaptations for special populations--addressing history, equipment,
hygiene and sanitation, technique, contraindications, communication and client management,
alternative therapies, and business. An entire unit on anatomy and physiology reinforces a
general understanding of anatomical science while focusing on practical information that
is most important to the massage practitioner, such as specific benefits,
contraindications, touch research, and adaptations of massage to each individual body
system. Extensive pedagogy includes chapter objectives, chapter self-tests, mini-labs,
notes from the author, FYI boxes, and other special boxes. |
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Mosby's
Pathology for Massage Therapists
by Susan G. Salvo, Sandra Kauffman Anderson
Hardcover: 496 pages ISBN: 0323026524
C.V. Mosby; Package edition (April 27, 2004) |
| More than just a compendium of
diseases, this comprehensive guide is an essential resource on pathology and
pathophysiology that helps students adapt their technique to ease pain and discomfort,
promote healing, and avoid treatment when contraindicated. Ideal as a learning tool or as
a handy quick reference, this highly illustrated resource provides discussions of more
than 300 pathologies and conditions organized by the body system. Taking the reader
through health assessment and client consultation, this outstanding textbook also covers
sanitation procedures and hygiene, as well as general contraindications and endangerment
sites. |
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Theory
and Practice of Therapeutic Massage
by Mark F. Beck
Hardcover ISBN: 1401880290
Thomson Delmar Learning; 4th Ed (December 15, 2005) |
| Number 2 in its market, this text
is known for being comprehensive and readable. Often used as the main text for programs
that are about 500 hours, it covers all the key topics for individuals entering the
profession with appropriate balance and depth. Individuals entering massage programs come
from widely varied backgrounds; they are all ages, have held various positions, some
health-related, some not. Beck is known for being the text that can bring all these
student dynamics together under the umbrella of a very readable, approachable text.
Students like the fact that the often daunting area of A & P and other clinically
challenging learning objectives are made approachable through a unique body system
approach to the content and a nice writing style. With revised and updated content, a
completely new, vibrant design, and the replacement of most line drawings with photos,
this fantastic new edition is a cornerstone text for any massage therapy program. |
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Massage
Therapy Career Guide for Hands-On Success
by Steve Capellini
Paperback ISBN: 1418010510
Thomson Delmar Learning; 2nd Ed (January 13, 2006) |
| Massage Therapy Career Guide: For
Hands-On Success, this is a book for individuals considering massage therapy as a
profession, as well as individuals who are currently studying massage therapy. In addition
to providing guidance on what it takes to become a massage therapist and what the
profession entails, it is filled with useful ideas for starting and maintaining a
successful practice. RELEASE DATE: JAN 2006 |
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