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Seated Massage

by Ralph R Stephens

Seated Massage Cover

ISBN13: 9780781742344
ISBN10: 078174234x
Condition: Standard
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Publisher Comments:

Featuring more than 250 full-color illustrations and photographs, Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications listsspecify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to Chair Massage

Chapter 2: Equipment Considerations: Set-Up and Adjustment

Chapter 3: Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety Considerations

Chapter 4: Contraindications

Chapter 5: Communication, Assessment, and Treatment Plans

Chapter 6: Bodymechanics

Chapter 7: Strokes

Chapter 8: Stretching Techniques

Chapter 9: Relaxation Routine

Chapter 10: Therapeutic Routine: Back and Neck

Chapter 11: Therapeutic Routine: Shoulder

Chapter 12: Therapeutic Routine: Forearm, Wrist, and Hand

Chapter 13: Business Promotion References and Resources

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Index

Product Details

ISBN:
9780781742344
Author:
Stephens, Ralph R
Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Author:
Stephens, Ralph
Subject:
Massage & Reflexotherapy
Subject:
Massage
Subject:
Chairs
Subject:
Allied Health Services - General
Subject:
Massage therapy
Edition Description:
Paper Text
Series:
Lww Massage Therapy & Bodywork Educational
Publication Date:
August 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
10.62x8.38x.43 in. 1.46 lbs.

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