Download or read book Cupping Therapy for Muscles and Joints written by Kenneth Choi and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, cupping has recently gained widespread acclaim for its many benefits. It may look like some kind of torture and temporarily leave strange circles on your skin, but it's so effective that everyone from professional athletes to famous celebrities is using it to improve their health and well-being. In this book, you will discover what cupping is, how it works, and which cupping techniques would be best for you. You will learn the science behind the suction and the many conditions and ailments it can alleviate."--Back cover.

Download or read book Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy E Book written by Ilkay Z. Chirali and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition explores and describes techniques of cupping in the context of TCM theory. It provides a clear and detailed set of practical guidelines to applying this technique for various common conditions, and looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action. This new edition includes new scientific research on cupping therapy and the effect on the immune system as well as new material on muscular pain, stress management and cupping therapy and sports medicine. A dedicated website complements the text with video clips showing the eleven methods of cupping therapy. - Explains cupping therapy clearly, allowing the practitioner immediate access to a set of skills for everyday application - Well illustrated to support the guidelines discussed in the text - Includes website containing video clips showing 11 methods of cupping therapy plus picture gallery of more than 150 colour photographs - Gives practical guidelines on the use of cupping in helping to treat more than 30 common conditions - Looks closely at issues of safety, expectation and theoretical principles of action - Text clarified and updated throughout, with an expanded artwork program and improved layout and design - New chapters by specialist contributors cover Cupping's Folk Heritage, Buddhist Medicine, and Thai Lanna Medicine - New chapter on Cosmetic Cupping Techniques - New section addressing Frequently Asked Questions - An expanded discussion about the benefits of cupping therapy, including the treatment of new pathological conditions including myofascial pain - Includes new evidence-based research on the effects of cupping therapy, including a systematic review

Download or read book Art of Cupping written by Hedwig Manz and published by Thieme. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for this book:A welcome addition...[The] author makes her guidance easy to adopt with the aid of numerous photographs of cup placement...excellent.--The LanternFor over 5,000 years, cupping has been used across the globe to treat a broad spectrum of health disorders. A safe, comfortable therapy, it requires only simple, inexpensive instruments to achieve highly effective results. This comprehensive guide features all the information practitioners need, including historical facts, step-by-step instructions for application, and treatment of specific health problems. Highlights: Detailed theory of dry and wet cupping Practical instructions for 45 different disorders Illustrated by real-life photographs from the authors practice Compact, user-friendly format for easy reference Each chapter of the practical section deals with a different area of the body and its disorders. Information is given on the complaint, the correct cupping application, supplementary and alternative therapies, as well as preventive treatment. Practice-oriented and highly detailed, this is an invaluable reference for experienced practitioners and an ideal learning tool for students.

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Luk Pra Kob Herbal Balls written by Elefteria Mantzorou and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How about adding some fragrant, healing herbal steam in your massage treatments and in your home? You are in the right place!Master the ancient, sacred art of Luk Pra Kob (Thai herbal compress) by the Thai Massage instructor Elefteria Mantzorou.In this book you will find: - How to prepare beautiful herbal balls and poultices - four different methods of preparation included.- The properties of the medicinal herbs used in the compress, plus recipes with Thai and Western herbs.- Applications for professional and home use.- Protocols for health problems.- Amazing photographic material from Thailand.Enhance your professional skills and take care of your friends and family with these fragrant allies - the wonderful herbal balls! Recommended for anyone who practises physical therapy and rehabilitation, cupping, manual therapy, yoga therapy, herbal medicine or aromatherapy, as well as similar health professions. It is an essential reading for massage therapists, spa managers and herbalists.Elefteria was trained in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and now runs her own school which includes a small herbal garden. She teaches the art of traditional Thai Massage since 2004, and has trained hundreds of students! She also gives courses on herbal medicine and aromatherapy, and has prepared and applied thousands of herbal balls throughout her career as an instructor and practitioner of Thai bodywork and herbalism

Download or read book INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING written by Carlos Paulo and published by Carlos Paulo. This book was released on 2019-03-06 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING - English version ! For health practitioners, beauticians or for all... This book is practical and accessible with explanatory diagrams. It is a simple and effective technique. The cupping facial will have a manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) effect. The cupping facial of this book is not based on Chinese medicine. By its physiological effect, cupping facial provides many reliefs. The first part, insists on lymphatic drainage. Try the Venus-Star Protocol!! The second part, is a deepening of the knowledge of the first part on lymphatic drainage. The third part, is an application of suction cups for the rejuvenation and treatment of facial wrinkles. Three protocols will be presented. Try three protocols of rejuvenation!! The fourth part, explains three tips or methods that are included in the concept of integrative facial cupping. So cleaning the mouth, nasal cavities, massage of the Meibomian glands are techniques that are included in this concept. Try the concept of INTEGRATIVE FACIAL CUPPING!!

Download or read book Cupping Massage Mastery written by Morgan Sutherland and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-17 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enhance Massage Treatments with Cupping Therapy Cupping Massage Mastery is for massage therapists, bodyworkers, and health professionals who want to understand and learn how cupping therapy will help their clients and boost their practices. Discover how to integrate the versatile healing modality of cupping to better enhance the effectiveness of massages. This cupping instructions book will explain the following topics. Combine deep tissue massage and cupping. Work with less discomfort to clients. Perform with less strain to hands. Accept a greater range of clients. Work with a wide variety of conditions. Explain cupping marks. Apply safety precautions. Easy step-by-step instructions with photos. Cupping Massage Mastery (Video Course) Take your cupping skills to the next level with the Cupping Massage Mastery video training. Go to CuppingMassageMastery.com to learn more.

Download or read book The Basics of Dry Cupping written by Mary Conrad and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-10-22 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LEARN MORE ABOUT CUPPING TODAY! Cupping Therapy has been around for quite a long time. It had been used by ancient cultures such as Egyptians, Chinese and other Middle Eastern civilizations. In some parts of Asia, it's termed as Ventosa and considered a low-cost and effective treatment for muscle pains and other conditions. It helps with inflammation, pain and improves blood circulation. Is it really effective? Well, considering that it's being used by Olympic athletes, Hollywood stars and more importantly everyday people. It's hard to dispute since it has been passed around for generations. This book is about giving more information on the art of Cupping. It'll serve as your basic and reliable guide in knowing more about the therapy before trying it out for yourself. This book contains:* History of Cupping* The Basics of the therapy * Complementary treatments for Cupping* Cupping Points and their Anatomical Locations* Different Ailments that may be Treated by Cupping* How to Perform Cupping Both the Old and New Methods* Reasons to Try CuppingLearn more about this effective therapy by going through this book. It's a wonderful, non-invasive procedure that will improve your health and overall well-being. Take a step towards health today!

Download or read book The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy written by Shannon Gilmartin and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ancient alternative technique that has found its right place in the modern world of healing. In recent years countless high profile athletes and celebrities have been sporting distinctive circular "cupping" welts on their bodies -- the back and shoulder area being most common. Dating back thousands of years, cupping is a form of alternative medicine. The cups create suction and help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, deep relaxation and can even provide relief for sciatica and sinus congestion. Massage Cupping body therapy is a modern and modified version of cupping therapy that creates suction and negative pressure through the use of both stationary and moving cups. These cups are available at pharmacies and do not use heat like old-fashioned glass cupping -- making them entirely safe and easy for home use. Shannon Gilmartin is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and certified vacutherapies educator who teaches this wonderfully diverse therapy and has witnessed the positive outcomes for patients. This book shares all her extraordinary professional and hands-on experience, so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of cupping. Nearly 200 step-by-step photos and full color pages make it easy to follow this expert instruction. The book includes: The history of cupping, the types of cups and the many therapeutic benefits of cupping from skeletal and muscular to the digestive and nervous systems What to expect after a cupping session including comprehensive safety and techniques information Applications for common conditions that range from stress and back tension to frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and even acid reflux A section for speciality applications like athletic performance, prenatal therapy and working with inflammation (acute vs. chronic). A comprehensive and easy-to-read cupping therapy book, with plenty of practical suggestions. This must be one of the best cupping therapy books I have seen recently published. -- Ilkay Zihni Chirali, Author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy

Download or read book Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2005-04-13 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Integration of complementary and alternative medicine therapies (CAM) with conventional medicine is occurring in hospitals and physicians offices, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are covering CAM therapies, insurance coverage for CAM is increasing, and integrative medicine centers and clinics are being established, many with close ties to medical schools and teaching hospitals. In determining what care to provide, the goal should be comprehensive care that uses the best scientific evidence available regarding benefits and harm, encourages a focus on healing, recognizes the importance of compassion and caring, emphasizes the centrality of relationship-based care, encourages patients to share in decision making about therapeutic options, and promotes choices in care that can include complementary therapies where appropriate. Numerous approaches to delivering integrative medicine have evolved. Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the United States identifies an urgent need for health systems research that focuses on identifying the elements of these models, the outcomes of care delivered in these models, and whether these models are cost-effective when compared to conventional practice settings. It outlines areas of research in convention and CAM therapies, ways of integrating these therapies, development of curriculum that provides further education to health professionals, and an amendment of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act to improve quality, accurate labeling, research into use of supplements, incentives for privately funded research into their efficacy, and consumer protection against all potential hazards.

Download or read book The Reconnection written by Eric Pearl and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why are prominent doctors and medical researchers all over the world interested in the extraordinary healings reported by the patients of Dr. Eric Pearl? What does it mean when these patients report the sudden disappearance of afflictions such as cancers, AIDS-related diseases, and cerebral palsy? And what does it mean when people who interact with Dr. Pearl report a sudden ability to access this healing energy not just for themselves, but for others, too? What is this phenomenon? Well, you might have to reconsider everything you've read up until now about conventional healing. The ''new'' frequencies of healing described by Dr. Pearl transcend ''technique'' entirely and bring you to levels beyond those previously accessible to anyone, anywhere. This book takes you on Dr. Pearl's journey from the discovery of his ability to facilitate healings, to his well-deserved reputation as the instrument through which this process is being introduced to the world. But most important, The Reconnection reveals methods you can use to personally master these new healing energies.

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 Gua Sha Scraping Massage Techniques written by Wu Zhongchao and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the ancient techniques and health benefits of Gua Sha massage with this complete illustrated guide. Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese therapy for expelling toxin and preventing diseases. A simple scraping plate coupled with oil, when applied to the body repeatedly, can reach the effect of smoothing Qi and blood flow, stimulating main and collateral channels, expelling toxins and alleviating pain. This book explores the natural way of prevention and treatment through traditional Chinese medicine and explains the complete theories and practice for the treatment of over 100 ailments. Through Gua Sha Scraping Massage Techniques you will discover: The principles of Gua Sha Tools, ways, and techniques of Gua Sha How to judge your own health status, prevent and tackle common ailments and achieve healthy complexion and physique through Gua Sha How to prevent and cure various diseases through Gua Sha, such as chronic diseases, bone-joint diseases, male and female diseases, more Apart from Gua Sha, other tips for diet, massage and daily habits that combat illness and help build up your health

Download or read book Orthopedic Massage written by Whitney W. Lowe and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-04-08 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated and revised Orthopedic Massage has been written for those interested in understanding and applying massage as an intervention for soft-tissue disorders. Recent research into the physiological effects of massage has strengthened the justification for its use in the treatment of soft-tissue pain and injury conditions. Orthopedic soft-tissue problems are common among the general population, whether from sports, occupational activities, or chronic pain. This text presents a comprehensive and in-depth look at the physiological nature of these conditions and the massage treatments most effective for their relief. A particular contribution this text makes is its validation for the role of massage in treating orthopedic conditions. In addition, it aims to help the clinician understand the relationship between the soft tissues to which they apply their techniques and the overall orthopedic disorder affecting their clients. Although written chiefly for massage practitioners, the lessons it teaches are relevant to any practitioner who is concerned with the treatment of soft-tissue injuries. Includes detailed technical information, extensive illustrations, and reliable reference material essential to everyday practice. Provides a comprehensive approach to treatment of common soft tissue pain and injury. Explains common orthopedic problems in detail, addressing biomechanics, kinesiology, and anatomy. Provides an in-depth discussion of the physiologic rationale for soft tissue treatments and explains those most effective for each condition. Integrates treatment approaches from across the field and gives detailed, easy-to-follow steps for their application. Compares traditional treatments with soft tissue manipulation for each problem discussed. Clearly links anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics with clinical practice. Designed for quick and easy reference with more than 200 high-quality full colour illustrations and numerous photos of treatment techniques. New clinical case studies and tips illustrate the techniques discussed. Now presented in full colour. New step-by-step photographs depict the techniques described in full detail. Increased artwork and photographs make learning more visual. Case studies demonstrate techniques and management in clinical practice Clinical hints and tips throughout. Greater guidance in treatment strategies to include 'Treatment Approaches' and 'Rehabilitation Protocol Considerations'.

Download or read book Sports Massage written by Susan Findlay and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2010-03-23 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the field, post-event, or in the clinic, Sports Massage is the essential resource for developing and perfecting your sports massage technique! Sports Massage provides an in-depth discussion of applications of foundational massage techniques within a sports massage approach. Thorough instructions and over 130 full-color photos demonstrate the correct application of each massage stroke for muscle groups of the neck, shoulder, torso, pelvis, legs, and feet. You’ll also learn how to use advanced working positions in prone, supine, side-lying, and sitting orientations to address each muscle group, helping you achieve a more comfortable and therapeutic session for your client. This practical guide explains the foundations of sports massage as a profession, including performance-related benefits of sports massage, common environments for professional practice (practice, event, clinical), range of clientele (recreational or serious athletes, physically active people), and applications (pre-, inter-, and post-event, or as part of a training regimen or rehabilitation program). Sports Massage emphasizes proper therapist mechanics, including working posture, proper table height, and effective client positioning to help improve the delivery of your technique and reduce strain to your arms, hands, and back. Highlighted in the text are tips on technique adjustments, and special “Client Talk” boxes offer suggestions for ways to communicate technical information to your clients. Throughout the text, self-test questions with answers allow you to check your understanding and reinforce your learning. In addition, a photo gallery index provides quick reference for checking techniques and their application. Organized for quick reference, Sports Massage explains massage modifications for common injuries and conditions and provides technical information to support your decision-making process. Information regarding contraindications and pathologies will prepare you to adapt your technique to accommodate a wide range of soft tissue conditions. In addition, discussion of equipment, hygiene, and safety considerations will help you be prepared for each therapy session. A discussion of client assessment and consultation will assist you in learning how to obtain the necessary information to address muscular issues during the therapy session. Sports Massage also discusses considerations in administering the technique to special populations, including individuals with spinal cord injuries, limb deficiencies and visual impairments, and cerebral palsy. In addition, you’ll find information on conducting sports massage before, during, and after sporting events. Part science and part art, effective sports massage relies on a therapist’s thoughtful application of knowledge and experience. Sport Massage provides a solid knowledge base, helping you learn how to work with your body efficiently and apply each technique with sensitivity. With its emphasis on correct body mechanics and effective client positioning, Sports Massage will help you improve your technique, reduce strain as you work, and provide a better quality of touch.

Download or read book A Compendium of Essays on Alternative Therapy written by Arup Bhattacharya and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Compendium of Essays on Alternative Therapy is aimed at both conventional and alternate therapy practitioners, besides serving as an educational tool for students and lay persons on the progress made in the field. While this resource is not all-inclusive, it does reflect the current theories from different international experts in the field. This will hopefully stimulate more research initiatives, funding, and critical insight in the already increasing demand for alternate therapies that has been evidenced worldwide.

Download or read book Textbook on Scar Management written by Luc Téot and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. Written by a group of international experts in the field and the result of over ten years of collaboration, it allows students and readers to gain to gain a detailed understanding of scar and wound treatment – a topic still dispersed among various disciplines. The content is divided into three parts for easy reference. The first part focuses on the fundamentals of scar management, including assessment and evaluation procedures, classification, tools for accurate measurement of all scar-related elements (volume density, color, vascularization), descriptions of the different evaluation scales. It also features chapters on the best practices in electronic-file storage for clinical reevaluation and telemedicine procedures for safe remote evaluation. The second section offers a comprehensive review of treatment and evidence-based technologies, presenting a consensus of the various available guidelines (silicone, surgery, chemical injections, mechanical tools for scar stabilization, lasers). The third part evaluates the full range of emerging technologies offered to physicians as alternative or complementary solutions for wound healing (mechanical, chemical, anti-proliferation). Textbook on Scar Management will appeal to trainees, fellows, residents and physicians dealing with scar management in plastic surgery, dermatology, surgery and oncology, as well as to nurses and general practitioners