Introduction to massage therapy
By: Mary Beth Braun, Stephanie J. Simonson ; with contributions by Debra C. Howard, Marybetts Sinclair.
Contributors: Simonson, Stephanie J.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 625
ISBN-13: 9780781773744
Subjects: Massage therapy.; Massage.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Welcome to the world of massage therapy!; title: Ethics and professionalism; title: Medical terminology; title: Introduction to anatomy, physiology, and pathology; title: Communication and documentation; title: Assessment; title: Treatment plan; title: Equipment, environment, sanitation, and safety; title: Client positioning and body mechanics; title: Massage strokes and flow; title: Therapeutic applications; title: Special techniques; title: Special populations; title: Massage therapy business concepts.