Modalities for Massage and Bodywork, 1e
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (709 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 032305255X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 480 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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"This exceptionally informative textbook adds to the developing literature supporting physical therapies in the broadest sense, to include bodywork and massage.The accompanying DVD is of professional quality and provides full video commentary of many of the techniques covered in the volume." Modalities for Massage and Bodywork October 2009
Great overview of most popular massage styles Makana Risser Chai This book is an excellent overview of 21 massage modalities: Active Isolated Stretching, Ayurvedic Therapies, Cancer Massage, Craniosacral Therapy, Geriatric Massage, Infant and Pediatric Massage, Lomi Lomi, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Neuromuscular Therapy and Deep Tissue Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Polarity Therapy, Prenatal Massage, Reflexology, Shiatsu, Sports. Great Intro to Massage Modalities This is a great book introducing 21 modalities in massage and bodywork.The editor Elaine Stillerman does a wonderful job in compiling this book. Each chapter is written in a consistent style by experts in their field. Each chapter has an intro, history, definition, techniques, indications & contraindications, certification/training, case history, resources and questions at the end. T. "Hard to read -- Often irrelevent." according to Jamie Call. I bought this book for one of my classes. My teacher said that she had reviewed and it was supposed to be super spectacular. The good: it covers a large range of modalities, it has lots of nice pictures and each section is written by an "expert" in the field. The bad: it's like somebody gave the authors a thesaurus and told them to use as many $10 words as possible. The result? A boo
. Consistently organized learning tools in each chapter ensure complete understanding of learning objectives, key terminology and relevant anatomy and physiology. More than 265 full-color illustrations clarify difficult concepts and demonstrate body mechanics, concepts, and techniques. Identify the modalities that best apply to your clients, incorporate key concepts into your practice, and take the first steps toward specialization all with one helpful text!Leading experts lend years of valuable knowledge and experience across a wide spectrum of massage modalities including prenatal, deep tissue, shiatsu, craniosacral, reflexology, and more. Self-assessment tests included at the end of every chapter help you gauge your strengths and identify areas requiring further study. Gain a better understanding of the top modalities in massage practice with expert insight and a balanced, user-friend