Introduction to Massage Therapy

Introduction to Massage Therapy
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Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages : 674
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ISBN-10 : 0781773741
ISBN-13 : 9780781773744
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Introduction to Massage Therapy by : Mary Beth Braun

Download or read book Introduction to Massage Therapy written by Mary Beth Braun and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This introductory textbook instills the skills and knowledge needed to become—and excel as—a professional massage therapist. Enhanced by full-color illustrations and photographs, the text integrates functional anatomy, physiology, and pathology with massage therapy techniques and offers extensive 3D anatomical information. Communication, documentation, safety, self-care, and business practices are also covered. This edition features expanded coverage of hydrotherapy, Eastern techniques, sanitation and hygiene, HIPAA, and key topics tested on the National Certification Exam. Other new features include critical thinking exercises and boxes highlighting contraindications to massage or specific strokes. A bound-in Real Bodywork DVD features outstanding video clips of massage sequences.


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