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Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition
Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition, provides the foundation of knowledge required to become a massage professional. Comprehensive chapters are 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 , this 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.
Author: Mark F. Beck
- Reorganized procedure layout makes photos and step-by-step instructions easier to follow.
- Updated photography for draping procedures, pre-and post-service procedures, massage for the face, ear, neck, front of the leg, and abdomen, stone massage and lymph massage.
- Content included using recommendations from the Entry-Level Evaluation Project (ELAP), a report endorsed by the AMTA, ABMP, COMTA, AFMTE, MTF, NCBTMB, and FSMTB.
- Full-color photography, charts, and tables emphasize critical concepts.
- Discussion and review questions at the end of each chapter test comprehension and identify areas that need to be reviewed.
- Business Practices chapter has been updated with the latest information on marketing, setting fees, online bookkeeping systems, and more.
- Historical Overview of Massage
- Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage
- Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners
- Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage - Equipment and Products
- Infection Control and Safety Practices
- Consultation and Documentation
- Classification of Massage Movements
- Preparations for the Practitioner
- Procedures for Complete Body Massages
- Cold, Heat, and Hydrotherapies
- Massage in the Spa Setting by Steve Capellini
- Clinical Massage Techniques
- Lymph Massage
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Athletic/Sports Massage
- Massage for Special Populations
- Massage in Medicine
- Other Therapeutic Techniques
- Business Practices
Answers
Bibliography
Glossary
Index
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Chapter 3: Forearm & Hand
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