Libri di Stephanie J. Simonson

Dalla terza edizione del volume "Introduction to massage therapy" sono stati estratti tre capitoli funzionali alla pratica pro

The Second Edition of Introduction to Massage Therapy instills the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a professional massage therapist and excel as one. The authors integrate functional anatomy, physiology, and pathology with massage therapy techniques, helping you translate your knowledge of the underlying science into practice. Designed to prepare you for all aspects of massage practice, the text also covers communication and documentation, safety and self-care practices, and essential business concepts. This text offers a wealth of 3D anatomical information on the skeletal, muscular, and neurovascular systems, as well as surface anatomy. The Second Edition features expanded coverage of hydrotherapy, Eastern techniques, sanitation and hygiene, and HIPAA.

This massage therapy textbook enables readers to translate the fundamental knowledge base for massage into practical applications, both in class and in practice. Students will learn functional anatomy and physiology integrated with massage therapy techniques, in addition to exploring the fundamentals of history, medical terminology, pharmacology, assessment, documentation, ethics, pathology, self-care, and more. Now, every copy of "Introduction to Massage Therapy" comes with a DVD created by Real Bodywork.

Finally, an introductory massage text that compiles all the practical information students need into one complete source. "Introduction to Massage Therapy" is comprehensive yet written in an understandable, user-friendly style that helps beginning students learn advanced concepts such as history, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, assessment, terminology, and pathology. Illustrations and artwork clarify anatomy, positioning and hands-on techniques in a focused, consistent manner. Each chapter offers key terms, pronunciations, case studies, critical thinking boxes, procedures boxes, and icons that highlight the most important information.