Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition helps you master the foundational knowledge, skills, and abilities for your career in massage therapy. With clear writing and a straightforward approach, leading massage authoritySusan G. Salvo and her team of expert contributors and reviewers provide cutting-edge, practical information and professional insight in one broad, in-depth, and visually engaging resources, giving you everything you need to launch asuccessful career in massage therapy. INDICE: Foreword by Michael Shea Unit I: Foundations for Practice, Basic and Complementary Methods, and Business Practices 1. History of Massage 2. Therapeutic Relationships 3. Tools of the Trade 4. Self Care: Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Stress Reduction 5. Research Literacy 6. Massage Effects and Indications 7. Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping 8. Massage Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, and Stretches 9. Infection Control and Emergency Preparedness 10. Treatment Planning: Intake, Assessment, and Documentation 11. Special Populations: Pregnant Women, Infants, Children and Adolescents, Elderly,Hospice, Disabilities, and Impairments 12. Hydrotherapy and Spa 13. Foot Reflexology 14. Clinical Massage 15. Seated Massage 16. Energy-Based Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu and Ayurveda 17. Business, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance Unit II: Anatomy and Physiology 18. Introduction to the Human Body: Cells, Tissues, and the Body Compass 19. Skeletal System 20. Muscular System 21. Kinesiology 22. Integumentary System 23. Nervous System 24. Endocrine System 25. Reproductive System 26. Cardiovascular System 27. Lymphatic System and Immunity 28. Respiratory System 29. Digestive System 30. Urinary System Glossary Illustration Credits Case Study Index Index
- ISBN: 978-1-4377-1977-2
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 928
- Fecha Publicación: 13/07/2011
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés