This, 6th Edition: © 2017 | Previous Edition: © 2011
Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition
Empowering students to launch a thriving career in therapeutic massage. Available in print and on CIMA.
Provide the foundation students need to excel in the classroom and build a thriving career, no matter how they define it. Comprehensive chapters are devoted to spa massage, lymph massage, clinical massage techniques, therapeutic procedure, athletic massage, massage in medicine, and more. Providing a fresh new design, updated terminology and expanded content, this edition provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful massage therapist.
Author: Mark F. Beck
Contents
- Historical Overview of Massage
- Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage
- Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners
- Overview of Human Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage
- Equipment, Products, and Environment
- Infection Control and Safety Practices
- Consultation and Documentation
- Classification of Massage Movements
- Preparations for the Practitioner
- Procedures for Complete Body Massages
- Cold, Heat, and Hydrotherapies
- Massage in the Spa Setting by Steve Capellini
- Clinical Massage Techniques
- Lymph Massage
- Therapeutic Procedures
- Athletic/Sports Massage
- Massage for Special Populations
- Massage in Medicine
- Other Therapeutic Techniques
- Business Practices
Clear and upfront pricing with no hidden fees, contracts, or commitments.
For the Student
Are you a student? Buy Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage from Cengage website.
For the Instructor
Course Management Guide
- Facilitate strong classroom management and engagement and reduce your prep time.
- Includes detailed lesson plans, answer keys to review tests and student workbooks, test bank to create tests and quizzes, new & condensed rubrics.
Online Access
ISBN: 9780357920527 • List: $411.95 USD
