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Healing Massage

by Maureen Abson
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A full-color manual for massage therapists and bodyworkers—a client-centered guide for hands-on techniques, communication skills, treatment protocols, and contraindications
Practical techniques and step-by-step instructions for treating more than 40 conditions
Healing Massage is an indispensable manual for effective, evidence-based treatment. Supplemented with full-color photos and detailed anatomical drawings, this book is a comprehensive resource for professional MTs, students, and home practitioners.
Part 1 details techniques for hand, foot, head and back massage. Part 2 offers an A-Z guide for treating or managing the symptoms of 40+ medical conditions with massage therapy, including:

  • Repetitive stress injuries;
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalopathy;
  • Constipation and digestive issues;
  • Scar tissue;
  • Rotator cuff injury;
  • Tendonitis;
  • Whiplash;
  • Tension headaches; and more
    • Part 2 also includes background information, clinical insights, contraindications, and detailed massage therapy treatment plans for each condition. WIth emphasis on client-centered care, this book helps manual therapists and bodyworkers do more effective work by understanding underlying causes and learning to apply safe, therapeutic massage techniques within their scope of practice.

    • Creators

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      October 4, 2016

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781623170608
        • File size: 22354 KB

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781623170608
        • File size: 22354 KB

    • Accessibility

    • Languages

      • English

    Formats

    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

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    Languages

    • English