Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques: Classic, Holistic, and Emerging Methods, Volume 174This text in massage therapy provides basic information on the art and science of effective healing massage techniques. It contains descriptions of basic Eastern and Western massage skills and provides essential history, theory, methods and foundations of massage based in Chinese medicine. The effects of massage in physiological and holistic perspectives are explained, and the use of massage in different professions and settings is described. Appendices provide information for further research and study. Self-evaluation sheets and sample health history forms are also included. |
Contents
Classic Western Massage Techniques | 77 |
Joint Movements | 107 |
Classic FullBody Massage | 133 |
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abdomen acupressure acupuncture points amma ankle applied athletes body chest circulation classic Western massage condition contraindications deep friction described direct pressure distal drape effects of massage effleurage elbow emotional energy example fascia feel fingers fingertips flexion flow foot forearm full-body Gallbladder gently hand head Intestine Jin Shin joint movements kneading knee knuckles lymph massage practitioner massage session massage techniques Massage Therapy medicine meridian mobilizations move muscles myofascial neck pain palm parasympathetic nervous system passive patients performed petrissage physical physical therapy polarity therapy popliteal fossa position practice range of motion receiver's receiving massage recipient recipient's reflexology relaxation response release rhythm sage shiatsu shown in Figure side skin soft tissues specific sports massage stimulation stress stretch stroking structures superficial supine supine position tapotement tension therapeutic Therapeutic Touch thumb tion touch trapezius trigger points upper vibration warm well-being wrist Zen Shiatsu