Theory And Practice Of Therapeutic Massage

Author : Mark F. Beck
Publisher : Cengage Learning
ISBN 13 : 9781435485235
Total Pages : 992 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage written by Mark F. Beck and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-12-13 with total page 992 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 5th edition is the classic text in the massage industry including the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful, professional massage therapist, plus the essentials of anatomy and physiology. Essential topics to the industry such as ethics, hygiene, communication skills, and body mechanics are discussed. Full-color illustrations and photographs clearly illustrate techniques and procedures. Classical massage is expanded with clinical techniques including neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, and lymph massage, combined to better serve the client by following therapeutic procedures. Numerous career tracts are explored including massage in a spa environment and athletic massage. A new chapter discusses massage for special populations including pre-natal, infant, elder, critically ill, people with cancer, and hospice. The final chapter has been revised to cover business practices for finding employment or successful self-employment. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Author : Mark Beck
Publisher : Milady Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1032 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage written by Mark Beck and published by Milady Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1032 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. (Midwest).

Author : Elliot Greene
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 128420992X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of the Body, Enhanced written by Elliot Greene and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare your students to appropriately identify, understand, and respond appropriately to the phenomenon of emotional release during massage and bodywork! This new edition continues to provide a crucial basis of knowledge for massage therapy and students regarding the emotional impact of effective massage therapy. With a new, more colorful layout, this new edition has been fully revised to address the latest science around this topic. Furthermore, in-text features aim to help students apply their learning to actual practice as a massage therapist.

Author : Mark Beck
Publisher : Milady Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781285187617
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage written by Mark Beck and published by Milady Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The student workbook contains detailed, interactive exercises, designed to reinforce learning and increase student comprehension.

Author : Sandy Fritz
Publisher : Elsevier España
ISBN 13 : 9788481747867
Total Pages : 786 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage written by Sandy Fritz and published by Elsevier España. This book was released on 2004 with total page 786 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this update of the 2000 edition, Fritz, the owner and head instructor of a school of therapeutic massage and bodywork in Michigan, treats touch as a form of communication and expands coverage of ethical and legal issues, contra/indications for massage, and condition assessment and management. The treatment of medical terminology, core principles, and techniques is enhanced by color illustrations, case studies, review questions, resources and other appended information. The first edition was published in 1995. Annotation : 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Author : Ross Turchaninov
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780967586816
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Therapeutic Massage written by Ross Turchaninov and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anne Williams
Publisher : LWW
ISBN 13 : 9780781780179
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Massage Mastery written by Anne Williams and published by LWW. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Massage mastery: from student to professional, presents the theory (why) and practice (how) of massage therapy in an engaging, accessible way for today's adult and young-adult learners. Chapters are organized into manageable topics that facilitate incorporation into any massage curriculum."--Publisher.

Author : Elizabeth A. Holey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702049018
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage E-Book written by Elizabeth A. Holey and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques. The text’s research-base and references are fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions. New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport, including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with national teams at world and Olympic level Expanded chapters on Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques) Case studies throughout the chapters Evolve Resources – use your unique PIN code to access video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques as identified in the book

Author : Mark Beck
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN 13 : 9780873508001
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage written by Mark Beck and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1988 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mark F. Beck
Publisher : Milady Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781285187556
Total Pages : 956 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage written by Mark F. Beck and published by Milady Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Sixth Edition, comprehensively provides the foundation of knowledge required to become a massage professional. It delves into several areas within the profession, with chapters devoted to spa massage, lymph massage, clinical massage techniques, therapeutic procedure, athletic massage, massage in medicine, and more. Providing a fresh new design, updated terminology and expanded content on topics such as research literacy and business administration, this new edition provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful massage therapist and will be a reference that users can count on throughout their careers. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.