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Practical, concise, and well-illustrated , Introduction to Massage Therapy, 3rd Edition provides everything you need to build strong, foundation skills that will carry you throughout your studies, help you prepare for the national exam, and launch you into a successful career as a massage therapist. This proven book includes step-by-step instructions for massage techniques, assessments, and treatments, along with striking photos that illustrate difficult-to-understand concepts. As the most concise introductory book on the market, Introduction to Massage Therapy makes it easy for you to find the information you need when you need it, while coverage of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and pharmacology integrated with techniques helps you understand the science behind the practice. The Third Edition is enhanced by new evidence-based references and new online videos that demonstrate common procedures, techniques, and flow sequences. You'll also find practical information that will help you create and maintain a successful massage therapy practice, including communication and documentation tips, safety and self-care practices, and essential business concepts.
Practical, concise, and well-illustrated, Introduction to Massage Therapy, 3rd Edition provides everything you need to build strong, foundation skills that will carry you throughout your studies, help you prepare for the national exam, and launch you into a successful career as a massage therapist. This proven book includes step-by-step instructions for massage techniques, assessments, and treatments, along with striking photos that illustrate difficult-to-understand concepts. As the most concise introductory book on the market, Introduction to Massage Therapy makes it easy for you to find the information you need when you need it, while coverage of anatomy and physiology, pathology, and pharmacology integrated with techniques helps you understand the science behind the practice. The Third Edition is enhanced by new evidence-based references and new online videos that demonstrate common procedures, techniques, and flow sequences. You’ll also find practical information that will help you create and maintain a successful massage therapy practice, including communication and documentation tips, safety and self-care practices, and essential business concepts.
Tato kniha vás provede světem relaxace a příjemných pocitů. Postupně si osvojíte základní hmaty, naučíte se sestavit kompletní plán masáží a pak můžete svým blízkým v klidu domova poskytnout ozdravnou či úlevnou masáž. Využijete celou řadu doteků a metod, jež lze použít na celé tělo. Naleznete zde i užitečné návody, jak předcházet poraněním a vytěžit z masáže co nejvíce.Fotografie a ilustrace odhalují, jakým způsobem se svaly masírují, a krok po krůčku ukazují, jak správnou kombinací hmatů dosáhnout uvolněného a zdravého těla. Vzhledem k názorným anatomickým popisům se tato publikace dá použít i jako výukový materiál pro budoucí maséry. Součástí knihy je velký barevný plakát, jenž vás seznámí s anatomií a s klíčovými masážními hmaty pro každou část těla.Autorka dr. Abby Ellsworth je odbornicí na pilates a fyzioterapii, Peggy Altman vlastní licenci na provádění terapeutických masáží.
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Ob für die Sportmassage, den Abbau unangenehmer Verspannungen oder die Massage eines Partners – dieses Buch führt den Leser von Grund auf in die Theorie und Praxis der Massage ein: von den Basisgriffen bis zur Erstellung eines kompletten Massageplans. Darüber hinaus erfahren Sie, wie man Verletzungen vorbeugt und aus jeder Massage das Maximum herausholt. Zahlreiche Fotografien und Illustrationen zeigen, wie die einzelnen Muskeln voneinander unterschieden und gezielt bearbeitet werden können. Einfache Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen erklären, wie einzelne Techniken und Griffe kombiniert werden, um dem Massierten zu Wohlbefinden und Entspannung zu verhelfen. So werden Sie im Handumdrehen in der Lage sein, wie ein Profi zu massieren und anderen ein perfektes Wellness-Erlebnis zu bieten. Ein Farbposter mit einer ausführlichen Darstellung der menschlichen Anatomie und der wichtigsten Massagetechniken für jeden Körperteil vervollständigt diesen praktischen Leitfaden.
A look at young Jewish women who are typecast as pious and reserved but have as much imagination and similar desires as other young women.
In spite of an unprecedented period of growth and prosperity, the poverty rate in the United States remains high relative to the levels of the early 1970s and relative to those in many industrialized countries today. Understanding Poverty brings the problem of poverty in America to the fore, focusing on its nature and extent at the dawn of the twenty-first century.
Massages energize, revitalize, and renew both body and spirit, and have even been proven to restore and promote good health. But to safely practice massage, you need to understand how the body works. Everyone from new students to experienced massage therapists can benefit from this unique book dedicated to the practice of massage. * The world of massage at your fingertips! This comprehensive book explores seven of the world's best-known styles of massage: Swedish, Fusion, Shiatsu, Thai, River Stone, Reflexology, and Reiki.* Massage Anatomy uniquely combines an understanding of the human body with different massage styles, making it an excellent resource for practitioners of all levels.* Deta...