Massage Therapy : Principles and Practice

by Salvo, Susan G.

• ISBN13: 9780721600284
• ISBN10: 072160028X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Elsevier Science Health Science div

Summary

This text provides comprehensive information on the theory and practice of massage therapy, successfully fusing the anatomical sciences with hands-on techniques. It covers the base of Swedish massage techniques, in addition to clinical massage, Asian bodywork techniques, spa techniques, seated massage, and adaptations for special populations - addressing history, equipment, hygiene and sanitation, technique, contraindications, communication and client management, alternative therapies, and business. An entire unit on anatomy and physiology reinforces a general understanding of anatomical science while focusing on practical information that is most important to the massage practitioner, such as specific benefits, contraindications, touch research, and adaptations of massage to each individual body system. Extensive pedagogy includes chapter objectives, famous quotations, chapter self-tests, mini-labs, notes from the author, FYI boxes, biographies, and other special boxes. Interactive skill building activities encourage readers not just to read but to think about, experience, and discuss topics, as well as write about their goals and aspirations.

Table of Contents

Surveying the Territory: History Standards, Boundaries, Equipment, and Environment
A Historical Perspective of Massage	p. 3
The Therapeutic Relationship	p. 15
Tools of the Trade and the Massage Environment	p. 43
Benefits, Contraindications, Screening, Technique, and Special Considerations for the Massage Practitioner
Infection Control, Safety, Health and Hygiene	p. 63
Massage Physiology: Research Effects, Indications, Contraindications, and Endangerment Sites	p. 81
The Science of Body and Table Mechanics	p. 107
Swedish Massage Movements and Swedish Gymnastics	p. 141
Assessment and Planning	p. 191
Pregnancy and Infant Massage	p. 217
Adaptive Massage	p. 239
Anatomy and Physiology for the Massage Therapist
Introduction to the Human Body: Cells, Tissues, and the Body Compass	p. 261
Integumentary System	p. 293
Skeletal System and Joint Movements	p. 311
Skeletal Nomenclature	p. 337
Muscular System	p. 377
Muscular Nomenclature and Kinesiology	p. 399
Nervous System	p. 505
Endocrine Glands and Hormones	p. 541
Circulatory System	p. 559
Respiratory System	p. 589
Digestive System	p. 609
Urinary System	p. 631
Reproductive System	p. 645
A User's Guide to Complementary and Adjunctive Therapies
Hydrotherapy and Spa Applications	p. 665
Foot Reflexology	p. 695
Clinical Massage for Sports and Rehabilitation	p. 711
Seated Massage	p. 739
Eastern Massage Therapies: Shiatsu, Acupressure, Ayurveda, Thai Massage, and Polarity	p. 753
Business Practices
The Business of Massage	p. 791
Appendices
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Body work Code of Ethics	p. 825
The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork Standards of Practice	p. 826
Common Abbreviations, Symbols, Prescriptive Directions, Medical Terminology, Pathologies, Modalities and Findings	p. 828
Nutrition	p. 830
Pharmacology	p. 837
Glossary	p. 849
Illustration Credits	p. 866
Index	p. 868
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