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More copies of this ISBN:Tappans Handbook of Healing Massage Tech 3RD Editionby Frances M Tappan
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The 4th edition of Tappan’s Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques continues to be an authoritative and comprehensive resource for massage therapy courses. This book lays the theoretical groundwork and provides detailed descriptions of techniques for Western and contemporary massage, Asian bodywork therapy and applications for special populations. Whether you are a licensed massage therapy practitioner, another health-related professional, or simply interested in basic massage therapy techniques, this is the book for you. New to this Edition:
Synopsis:This pioneering text in massage therapy provides basic information on the art and science of effective healing massage techniques in quick-learn, easy-to-understand terms. This leading book contains a thorough description of both Eastern and Western massage skills and explains the effects of massage in physiological as well as holistic perspectives. Also included are self-evaluation sheets and sample health history forms. A functional second color has been added to this edition to help highlight massage techniques. The perfect guide for physical therapists, massage therapists, health related professionals, and anyone interested in massage therapy. Table of Contents I. FOUNDATIONS. 1. Healing Massage—A Wellness Perspective.
2. A History of Massage.
3. Effects and Benefits of Massage.
4. Clinical Applications of Massage.
5. Endangerment Sites, Contraindications, and Cautions.
6. Guidelines for Giving Massage.
II. WESTERN MASSAGE. 7. Western Massage Techniques.
8. Joint Movements.
9. Full-Body Western Massage.
10. Regional Applications.
11. Hydrotherapy/Thermal Therapies.
III. CONTEMPORARY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK. 12. Myofascial Massage.
13. Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT): Trigger Points.
14. Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
15. Foot Reflexology.
16. Polarity Therapy.
IV. ASIAN BODYWORK TRADITION. 17. Asian Bodywork Therapy—Theory.
18. Amma: Traditional Japanese Massage.
19. Zen Shiatsu: An Overview.
20. Jin Shin Do.
V. APPLICATIONS OF MASSAGE. 21. Sports and Fitness.
22. Mother and Child.
23. Healthy Aging.
24. Terminally Ill and Dying.
25. Seated Massage—Workplace.
26. The Art of Healing Touch.
Appendix A: 25 Forms of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.
Appendix B: Organizations and Publications.
Appendix C: Massage Licensing Laws in North America.
Appendix D: Performance Evaluation Forms.
Appendix E: Health History Forms.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
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