Therapeutic Chair Massage (Lww Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series)

ISBN-13: 9780781742344 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 272 str.

Ralph R. Stephens

Opis

Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed, illustrated instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications lists specify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.