Download or read book Basic Clinical Massage Therapy written by James H. Clay and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2008 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This superbly illustrated text familiarizes students with individual muscles and muscle systems and demonstrates basic clinical massage therapy techniques. More than 550 full-color illustrations of internal structures are embedded into photographs of live models to show each muscle or muscle group, surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's hands. Students see clearly which muscle is being worked, where it is, where it is attached, how it can be accessed manually, what problems it can cause, and how treatment techniques are performed. This edition features improved illustrations of draping and includes palpation for each muscle. An accompanying Real Bodywork DVD includes video demonstrations of massage techniques from the book.
Download or read book Clay and Pounds Basic Clinical Massage Therapy written by Laura Allen and published by LWW. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resource added for the Therapeutic Massage program 315371.
Download or read book Therapeutic Chair Massage written by Ralph Stephens and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2006 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring more than 250 full-color illustrations and photographs, Therapeutic Chair Massage offers detailed instructions on the appropriate massage strokes, stretching techniques, and therapeutic routines to use in seated massage for both relaxation and specific therapeutic applications. The book also provides foundational information on equipment, hygiene, sanitation, safety, contraindications, communication and documentation, body mechanics, and establishing a seated massage business. Each chapter includes hands-on Experiential Exercises; Case Studies with critical thinking questions; Clinical Tips from the author's experience; and Of Special Interest Boxes that contain related and interesting information. Contraindications lists specify conditions that prohibit or limit the use of a particular stroke or technique.
Download or read book The Balanced Body written by Donald W. Scheumann and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2007 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CD-ROM includes 20 massage technique video clips, 10 Acland anatomy video clips, anatomy figures from the text, chapter quizzes.
Download or read book Manual of Sports Medicine written by Marc R. Safran and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1998 with total page 756 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This manual is the perfect pocket reference for all health care professionals who care for athletes, including sports medicine specialists, orthopaedic surgeons, family practitioners, physical therapists, and trainers. In a format designed for quick reference, the book provides comprehensive guidance on the full range of issues in sports medicine--from pre-participation examinations, protective equipment, and training, to care of specific medical problems and injuries, to summaries of what to expect in each particular sport. Paperback edition available only in selected countries. Please check with your local representative or distributor.
Download or read book Functional Anatomy Musculoskeletal Anatomy Kinesiology and Palpation for Manual Therapists written by Christy Cael and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Cael's Functional Anatomy provides dynamic and clear regional coverage of the human body's muscle profile and surface anatomy, along with step-by-step kinesthetic exercises and palpation instructions, which helps readers to easily understand the body's structures, regions, and layers. 1. Superior art and photos make it easy to locate and palpate specific structures. 2. Each chapter's Putting It in Motion sections/animations and Synergist/Antagonist tables identify and explain specific muscles and the actions that contribute to motion. 3. Try This! activities and Chapter Review Questions provide key kinesthetic concepts and reinforce learning. 4. A digital Workbook in a new writable PDF format, along with new Flashcards, will provide additional activities, exercises, and self-testing opportunities, available via the new Navigate. 5. The new online Anatomy & Physiology Review Module serves as an interactive study tool that allows students to further explore the human body and test their knowledge"--
Download or read book The Complete Book of Massage and Aromatherapy written by Catherine Stuart and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2007-01-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published in two separate volumes: Whole body massage, and Reiki healing.
Download or read book Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner written by Leslie Neal-Boylan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-28 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Case Studies for the Family Nurse Practitioner is a key resource for advanced practice nurses and graduate students seeking to test their skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing cases in family and primary care. Composed of more than 70 cases ranging from common to unique, the book compiles years of experience from experts in the field. It is organized chronologically, presenting cases from neonatal to geriatric care in a standard approach built on the SOAP format. This includes differential diagnosis and a series of critical thinking questions ideal for self-assessment or classroom use.
Download or read book Gene Therapy written by Nancy Smyth Templeton and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text covers all aspects of gene therapy, including basic principles, viral and nonviral delivery systems, targeted diseases, regulatory issues, and FDA requirements. It investigates genetic bullets to block HIV-1 replication and genetic guns to deliver antiviral agents.
Download or read book Massage Desk Reference written by David J. Kuoch and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Massage Desk Reference is a collection of information assembled to help massage therapists become highly effective in treatment and successful in practice. Ideal for both massage students and practicing massage therapists, this pocket-sized quick-reference manual provides handy, easy-to-use information that includes tables, charts, and illustrations on the essentials needed as a massage professional. Students will gain an understanding of the body and its functions and learn techniques and skills of varying modalities: anatomy, general massage, Thai massage, shiatsu, acupressure, tuina, lymphatic massage, reflexology, resources and more.
Download or read book Clinical Massage Therapy written by Fiona Scott Rattray and published by Talus Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 1178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers not only the pathology and anatomy, but also the assessment protocols you need, plus actual treatment plans and client self-care tips for the 70 different conditions listed. Some of the 70-plus conditions covered include tendinitis, headache, pregnancy, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, sprains, rheumatoid arthritis, Parkinsons, scoliosis, asthma, thoracic outlet syndrome, whiplash and stress reduction.
Download or read book Whole Body Massage written by Nitya Lacroix and published by Southwater Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all experience some degree of stress and anxiety in our day-to-day lives, and this book provides a wide range of treatments and techniques to soothe, tone and relax the body. Special routines for tackling specific problems are included, from headaches to indigestion, as well as a host of pampering treats.
Download or read book Techniques in Home Winemaking written by Daniel Pambianchi and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers an overview and instructions on how to make homemade wine, including topics such as selecting the type of grapes to use, what equipment to buy, and how to make popular wines like pinot noir or port wine.
Download or read book Step by step Massage Therapy Protocols for Common Conditions written by Charlotte Michael Versagi and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2011-07-26 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Step-by-Step Massage Therapy Protocols for Common Conditions" is intended to give massage therapy students and practitioners the knowledge and confidence to work safely with clients who have medical conditions. The text provides practical, thorough protocols to help therapists support their clients while steering them away from doing any harm.
Download or read book Nina McIntosh s The Educated Heart written by Laura Allen and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nina McIntosh's The Educated Heart by Laura Allen provides a conversational style, easy-to-understand explanations of complex psychological dynamics, and practical suggestions for handling everyday boundary situations. Packed with real-world examples, this practical, compassionate book explores common situations bodyworkers and massage therapists encounter on the job and provides compassionate support and up-to-date information to help readers establish the solid professional boundaries they need for career success and personal well-being. The Fifth Edition includes enhanced coverage of the dynamics of the client-practitioner relationship, including specific suggestions for what to say to clients in difficult situations, as well as integrated coverage of the many boundary and confidentiality issues related to social media. Consider This ... features provide thoughtful suggestions for making career-affecting choices, as well as important issues to consider in day-to-day practice. Coverage of professional boundaries and the Internet helps students understand the myriad boundary issues involved in the use of technology and social media. Real Experience boxes, contributed by actual practitioners, discuss the problems and dilemmas they've confronted in their own practices. Whimsical drawings illustrate common scenarios, enhancing the friendliness of the text. Questions for Reflection help readers process and internalize key content. Key Terms are boldfaced in the text, defined in the margins, and gathered together in a back-of-the book glossary. Increased coverage of the boundary problems faced by those who work in spas, physicians', or chiropractors' offices or for massage therapy businesses highlight challenges specific to these settings.
Download or read book Medical Terminology in a Flash written by Sharon Eagle and published by F A Davis Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides students with a foundation of knowledge they can build on as they pursue a career in healthcare. This work is written in a user-friendly style.
Download or read book Pathology A to Z written by Kalyani Premkumar and published by . This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focused on pathology needs for massage therapists, this reference in encyclopedia-like format is organized alphabetically according to diseases. It covers over 400 conditions likely encountered by massage therapists, and provides descriptions followed by Cause, Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors and Caution and Recommendations to Therapists. Features include marginal notes providing more information on the topic presented, color illustrations showing some common skin conditions, a section on strategies for prevention of infection, and of safe practice, and coverage of side effects of common drugs. Available as a text, as a packaged set with a CD-ROM, or the CD-ROM version only
