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" Theory & practice of therapeutic massage / "
Mark F. Beck ; photography by Yanik Chauvin.
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BL
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892759
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Beck, Mark.
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| Title & Author
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Theory practice of therapeutic massage /\ Mark F. Beck ; photography by Yanik Chauvin.
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| Edition Statement
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5th ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Clifton Park, NY :: Cengage Learning,, ©2010.
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xxvii, 980 pages :: color illustrations, portrait ;; 28 cm
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1435485238
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: 1435485246
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: 9781435485235
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: 9781435485242
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Part 1. The history and advancement of therapeutic massage. Historical overview of massage ; Requirements for the practice of therapeutic massage ; Professional ethics for massage practitioners -- Part 2. Human anatomy and physiology. Overview ; Human anatomy and physiology -- Part 3. Massage practice. Effects, benefits, indications, and contraindications of massage ; Equipment and products ; Sanitary and safety practices ; Consultation and documentation ; Classical massage movements ; Application of massage technique ; Procedures for complete body massages ; Hydrotherapy ; Massage in the spa setting / by Steve Capellini ; Clinical massage techniques ; Lymph massage ; Therapeutic procedure ; Athletic/sports massage ; Massage for special populations ; Massage in medicine ; Other somatic therapies -- Part 4. Massage business administration. Business practices.
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| Abstract
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A 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.
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Massage therapy.
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Massage therapy.
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Massage.
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| Dewey Classification
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615.822
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| LC Classification
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RM721.B42 2010
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2010 I-471
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WB 537B393t 2010
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Theory and practice of therapeutic massage
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