Synopses & Reviews
The Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage (5th edition) is the classic text in the massage industry including the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful, professional massage therapist, plus the essentials of anatomy and physiology. Essential topics to the industry such as ethics, hygiene, communication skills, and body mechanics are discussed. Full-color illustrations and photographs clearly illustrate techniques and procedures. Classical massage is expanded with clinical techniques including neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, and lymph massage, combined to better serve the client by following therapeutic procedures. Numerous career tracts are explored including massage in a spa environment and athletic massage. A new chapter discusses massage for special populations including pre-natal, infant, elder, critically ill, people with cancer, and hospice. The final chapter has been revised to cover business practices for finding employment or successful self-employment.
Synopsis
Number 2 in its market, this text is known for being comprehensive and readable. Often used as the main text for programs that are about 500 hours, it covers all the key topics for individuals entering the profession with appropriate balance and depth. Individuals entering massage programs come from widely varied backgrounds; they are all ages, have held various positions, some health-related, some not. Beck is known for being the text that can bring all these student dynamics together under the umbrella of a very readable, approachable text. Students like the fact that the often daunting area of AandP and other clinically challenging learning objectives are made approachable through a unique body system approach to the content and a nice writing style. With revised and updated content, a completely new, vibrant design, and the replacement of most line drawings with photos, this new fantastic new edition is a cornerstone text for any massage therapy program.
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Comprehensive, engaging, and easy to read, this exciting new edition continues to set itself apart as the original and classic introductory massage text. Now in gorgeous full color, filled with hundreds of photos of procedures and techniques Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, Fourth Edition, truly is the book to have. This highly respected, best-seller covers everything from the history of massage to massage modalities to practical information on how to have a successful, fulfilling career in massage. It provides readers with a solid understanding of the body and its functions, including a thorough but uncomplicated chapter on anatomy and physiology. Readers will learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including sports massage, prenatal massage, medical massage, hydrotherapy, lymph massage, massage in a spa setting and much more. Thoughtfully revised, this is the foundational book for the study of massage therapy.
Synopsis
Comprehensive and easy-to-read, this newly updated edition focuses on the essential information needed to start a career as a massage professional. Students will gain an understanding of the body and its functions and learn massage techniques and therapeutic skills, including specialized massage such as prenatal massage, massage during labor, lymph massage, neuromuscular therapy, reflexology, and more. Skills for client-therapist relations, communications, and promotions complete this well-rounded text to ensure a successful massage business. Recognized as a recommended resource by the National Certification Board for Massage and Bodywork, Milady's Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage features over 700 richly illustrated drawings and updated and expanded anatomy tables. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS - CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Course Management Guide,
About the Author
Mark F. Beck has been a massage therapist since 1975 and a massage educator for over 20 years. He has served as a school director and was active in the National Massage School Association (AMTA Council of Schools). He has held several offices in state and national professional associations. Mr. Beck was the owner/director/instructor of Magic Valley Massotherapy Institute from 1980 to 1990 and is currently the owner/director of Cooperative Training Systems (1996 ? present). He is recognized as one of the original "thought leaders" in massage education and is the creator/author of Structural Muscular Balancing.
Table of Contents
The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage. Massage: A Historical Overview. Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage. Professional Esthetics. Human Anatomy, and Physiology. Histology. Organization of the Human Body. System One: The Integumentary System (The Skin). System Two: The Skeletal System. System Three: The Muscular System. System Four: The Circulatory System. System Five: The Nervous System. System Six. The Endocrine System. System Seven: The Respiratory System. System Eight: The Digestive System. System Nine: The Excretory System. System Ten: The Reproductive System. Massage Practice. The The Effects, Benefits, Indication, and Contradictions of Massage. Equipment and Products. Sanitary Practices. The Consultation. Classification of Massage movements. Application of Massage Technique. Procedures for Complete Body Massages. Face and Scalp Massage. Hydrotherapy. Massage for Nursing and Health Care. Athletic/Sports Medicine. Specialized Techniques. Therapeutic Exercise. Building a Successful Business. Massage Business Administration. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.