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" Body massage : "
Mo Rosser.
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BL
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| Record Number
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979351
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b733721
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| Main Entry
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Rosser, Mo.
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| Title & Author
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Body massage : : therapy basics /\ Mo Rosser.
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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London :: Hodder & Stoughton,, 2004.
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ix, 317 pages :: illustrations (some color) ;; 25 cm
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| ISBN
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0340816600
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: 9780340816608
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| Notes
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Includes index.
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Previous edition: 1996.
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| Contents
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Learning and Assessment -- Brief history of massage -- Part A -- Underpinning Knowledge 1. Health, Safety and Hygiene 2. Body systems and the physiological and psychological effects of massage -- Part B -- Consultation, preparation, and massage movements 3. Professional conduct, ethics and preparation, Client consultation 4. Classification of massage and the effleurage group 5. Petrissage Group 6. Percussion and vibration groups -- Part C -- Massage routines and adaptations 7. Massage routines 8. Adapting massage for specific conditions 9. Additional techniques 10. Mechanical massage 11. Introduction to sports massage.
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| Abstract
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"This new edition of Body Massage: Therapy Basics has been thoroughly updated to meet the requirements of the following awarding bodies: NVQ/SVQ Beauty Therapy Level 3; Edexcel National Diploma in Beauty Therapy; VTCT and ITEC. This book features a brand new colour section and up-to-date diagrams and photographs throughout. Written by an expert in the field, this edition is aimed primarily at Level 3 students, and includes new material on health, safety and hygiene to meet the legislative requirements for massage practitioners. A new section introducing advanced massage techniques and passive movements provides additional information for the student interested in studying beyond Level 3. Comprehensive assessment guidance is also included." -- Publisher website.
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Massage therapy.
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Massage.
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Massage.
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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.R77 2004
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| NLM classification
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WB537R828B 2004
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