400
700
900
Introduction To Massage Therapy
Mary Beth Braun | Stephanie J. Simonson

Introduction To Massage Therapy

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (Jun 01, 2004)
9780781739702
544 pages | 216 x 279 mm
Dewey 615.8/22
LC Classification RM721 .B785 2005
LC Control No. 2004046575

Genre

  • Massage

Subject

  • Health & Fitness / Acupressure & Acupuncture
  • Massage
  • Massage Therapy
  • Massage Therapy - Practice
  • Massage/ Methods
  • Massage/ Practice
  • Medical / Allied Health Services / General

Plot

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.