(eBook PDF) Tappan’s Handbook of Massage Therapy 6th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download

Product details:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0134082699
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0134082691
• Author:  Patricia Benjamin

Successful massage therapists excel at blending the art and science of the profession. Tappan’s Handbook of Massage Therapy: Blending Art and Science is a learning tool for a new generation, but it results from years of experience, wisdom, and research on the part of the author and contributing therapists. This pioneering book in massage therapy provides the foundation, guidance, and the know-how that students need to master the essential task of blending art with science.

Table contents:

PART 1 FOUNDATIONS FOR MASSAGE THERAPY PROFESSIONALS

Massage Therapy Profession

History of Massage as a Vocation

Professional and Personal Development

Physical Skills, Fitness, and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist

Ethics and the Therapeutic Relationship

 

PART 2 FOUNDATIONS OF PLANNING AND GIVING MASSAGE SESSIONS

Effects of Massage and Research Literacy

Clinical Applications of Massage

Endangerment Sites, Contraindications, Cautions

Medical Terminology, Goal-Oriented Planning, Documentation

Hygiene, Equipment, Environment

Body Mechanics, Table Skills, General Guidelines

 

PART 3 TAPPAN’S GUIDE TO HEALING MASSAGE

Swedish Massage Techniques

Joint Movements

Full-Body Swedish Massage

Regional Massage Applications–Upper Body

Regional Massage Applications–Lower Body

Hydrotherapy and Temperature Therapies

 

PART 4 TAPPAN’S GUIDE TO SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

Special Populations and Adaptations

Spa Treatments

Seated Massage

 

PART 5 TAPPAN’S GUIDE TO CONTEMPORARY MASSAGE AND BODYWORK

Myofascial Massage

Trigger Point Therapy

Lymphatic Facilitation

Reflexology

Energy-Based Bodywork

 

PART 6 FOUNDATIONS OF CAREER AND PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT

Career Plans and Employment

Private Practice and Finances

Business Ethics

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