Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques: Classic, Holistic, and Emerging Methods, Volume 1The 4th edition of Tappan's Handbook of Healing Massage Techniques continues to be an authoritative and comprehensive resource for massage therapy courses. This book lays the theoretical groundwork and provides detailed descriptions of techniques for Western and contemporary massage, Asian bodywork therapy and applications for special populations. Whether you are a licensed massage therapy practitioner, another health-related professional, or simply interested in basic massage therapy techniques, this is the book for you. New to this Edition:
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Contents
FOUNDATIONS | 7 |
ASIAN BODYWORK TRADITION | 14 |
Clinical Applications of Massage | 66 |
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abdomen amma applied blood body mechanics chapter chest circulation client cold compression concepts connective tissue contraindications described direct pressure drape effects of massage effleurage emotional energy enhance fascia feel fingers fingertips flexion foot forearm full-body hand head healing hot packs hydrotherapy joint movements KEY TERMS/CONCEPTS kneading LEARNING OUTCOMES lymph lymphatic system lymphedema massage and bodywork massage practitioner massage session massage techniques massage therapy medicine meridians Mobilizing Techniques move muscles myofascial massage myofascial release neck neuromuscular therapy pain passive pathologies patients performed petrissage physical physical therapy polarity therapy position prone receiving massage recipient refer pain reflexology relaxation release sequence shiatsu shoulder shown in Figure side skin soft tissues specific sports massage stimulation stretch stroking study partner supine supine position tapotement tension therapeutic Therapeutic Touch therapists thumb touch trapezius treatment trigger points TrPs upper vibration Western massage wrist Zen Shiatsu