Massage Therapy : Principles and Practice

Lancaster, Stanhope, Salvo, Susan G.

ISBN 10: 1416031286 / ISBN 13: 9781416031284

Published by Elsevier - Health Sciences Division, 2006

Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3981186-6

Synopsis:

Providing additional value, this Enhanced 4th Edition of "Massage Therapy" includes a CD-ROM with 3-D anatomy and animations, an electronic coloring book, and drag-and-drop labeling exercises. Providing comprehensive information on the theory and practice of massage therapy, this text successfully fuses the anatomical sciences with hands-on techniques. It covers 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, famous quotations, chapter self-tests, mini-labs, notes from the author, FYI boxes, biographies, and other special boxes. Interactive skill building activities encourage readers not just to read but to think about, experience, and discuss topics, as well as write about their goals and aspirations.

Review: REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITION: " This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information." - Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer) REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITION: - This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information.- - Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer) REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITION: " This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information." - Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer) REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITION: " This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information." - Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer) REVIEW OF PREVIOUS EDITION: " This is a respectable text for beginning massage students, and is full of great and interesting information." - Elizabeth Vazquez, Austin, TX (Amazon.com reviewer)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Massage Therapy : Principles and Practice
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: rev.