Beck Mark F. (ed.) Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage

5th edition. — Cengage Learning, 2010. — 1009 p. — ISBN: 9781435485235Theory and Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 5th edition is the classic text in the massage industry including the essential knowledge and skills needed to become a successful, professional massage therapist, plus the essentials of anatomy and physiology. Essential topics to the industry such as ethics, hygiene, communication skills, and body mechanics are discussed. Full-color illustrations and photographs clearly illustrate techniques and procedures. Classical massage is expanded with clinical techniques including neuromuscular and myofascial techniques, and lymph massage, combined to better serve the client by following therapeutic procedures. Numerous career tracts are explored including massage in a spa environment and athletic massage. A new chapter discusses massage for special populations including pre-natal, infant, elder, critically ill, people with cancer, and hospice. The final chapter has been revised to cover business practices for finding employment or successful self-employment.The History and Advancement of Therapeutic Massage
Historical Overview of Massage
Requirements for the Practice of Therapeutic Massage
Professional Ethics for Massage Practitioners
Human Anatomy and PhysiologyOverviewHuman Anatomy and Physiology
Massage Practice
Effects, Benefits, Indications, and Contraindications of Massage
Equipment and Products
Sanitary and Safety Practices
Consultation and Documentation
Classical Massage Movements
Application of Massage Technique
Procedures for Complete Body Massages
Hydrotherapy
Massage in the Spa Setting by Steve Capellini
Clinical Massage Techniques.
Lymph Massage
Therapeutic Procedure
Athletic/Sports Massage
Massage for Special Populations
Massage in Medicine
Other Somatic Therapies
Massage Business Administration
Business Practices