Books in Massage therapy

Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals

5th Edition
November 26, 2021
Susan G. Salvo
English

Get complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals, 5th Edition provides concise pathology information, along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of more than 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. Written by massage therapy educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

Nuad begreifen

1st Edition
March 18, 2020
Eva Alagoda-Coeln
German

Nuad, die traditionelle Thai-Massage, kombiniert aus dem Yoga kommende intensive Dehnpositionen mit Drucktechniken und Gelenkmobilisationen... Zusammen mit Energielinienarbeit können physische Probleme so auf unterschiedlichen Wirkungsebenen (physisch, energetisch und spirituell) angesprochen werden. Dieses praxisorientierte Lehrbuch erläutert, wie diese Wirkung zustande kommt und beschreibt die Grundlagen und Techniken: - anatomische Hintergründe: die wichtigsten Muskelgruppen und Faszienverläufe in übersichtlichen Illustrationen - mit detaillierten Abbildungen werden alle Übungen und Techniken ausführlich im Behandlungsablauf erklärt - Wirkungsweise, Kontraindikationen und mögliche Fehler bei der Ausführung sind aufgeführt - Fallbeispiele aus dem Alltag beschreiben die konkrete Anwendung von Nuad bei verschiedenen Krankheitsbildern Die Autorin ist Nuad-Praktikerin und -Ausbilderin. Das macht das Buch ideal zum Lernen und zum Nachschlagen im Praxisalltag.

Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage

6th Edition
February 14, 2020
Sandy Fritz + 1 more
English

Get the science background you need to master massage therapy! Mosby’s Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage, 6th Edition provides full-color, easy-to-read coverage of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, and pathologic conditions for the entire body. Realistic examples apply A&P content directly to the practice of massage therapy, and learning activities help you review key material and develop critical thinking skills. Written by noted massage therapy educators Sandy Fritz and Luke Allen Fritz, this guide provides a solid foundation in the sciences and positions you for success on licensing and certification exams.

Textbook of Remedial Massage

2nd Edition
October 30, 2019
Sandra Grace + 1 more
English

Textbook of Remedial Massage 2e is a comprehensive and practical book for students and practitioners of remedial massage. Written by Sandra Grace and Jane Graves, the text provides expert instruction in commonly used and highly valued remedial massage techniques, including trigger points, muscle stretching and myofascial release. Each technique is accompanied by: step-by-step illustrations and photographs physiological principles current evidence of efficacy contraindications and precautions

Massage Therapy

6th Edition
February 28, 2019
Susan G. Salvo
English

Make the essential principles of massage therapy more approachable! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. The new edition of this student friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest sanitation protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.

Terapia manual en el sistema oculomotor

2nd Edition
October 24, 2018
Iñaki Pastor Pons
Spanish

Nueva edición de una obra que aborda el sistema oculomotor y el tratamiento manual del globo ocular para la comprensión, la evaluación y el tratamiento con éxito de la cefalea y los trastornos del equilibrio. Manual pionero en el abordaje del diagnóstico y el tratamiento de las alteraciones del sistema oculomotor a través de una terapia manual que integra al sistema oculomotor en la evaluación y en el tratamiento de la patología craneocervical. Esta edición incluye numerosas imágenes nuevas que mejoran la comprensión del texto y facilitan la interpretación de los abordajes descritos de la obra. Contenido que, gracias a su enfoque multidisciplinar, representa un punto de encuentro entre la terapia manual, la optometría y la oftalmología, siendo de gran utilidad para todos los profesionales involucrados en estas disciplinas.

Masaje avanzado

2nd Edition
September 25, 2018
Josep Ferrer Anglada
Spanish

Nueva edición de un manual que combina diferentes técnicas de masaje, clasificadas por región anatómica, con el objetivo de mejorar el tratamiento de las disfunciones musculares, ligamentosas y tendinosas más comunes. A través de la combinación de las técnicas de masaje transversal, miofascial y liberación de puntos gatillo, así como la incorporación de nuevas ilustraciones y fotografías, el autor introduce nuevos enfoques de tratamiento en cada una de las estructuras abordando un total de 87 disfunciones de las cuales 13 son nuevas en esta edición. El manual se completa con un total de 97 vídeos de los cuales 40 son nuevos en esta edición. Obra que ayuda al terapeuta manual y al fisioterapeuta a localizar u valorar las disfunciones con precisión en todas las partes del cuerpo, así como a utilizar las técnicas más eficaces en cada uno de los casos.

Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists

4th Edition
August 24, 2017
Susan G. Salvo
English

Complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 4th Edition provides direct information along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of over 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on Hospital-based massage which covers protocols　needed for therapists working with　clients who are medically fragile. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career.

Kinesiology

3rd Edition
August 15, 2016
Joseph E. Muscolino
English

Learn how to apply kinesiology concepts and treat dysfunction with Muscolino’s Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function, 3rd Edition! With more than 1,200 full-color illustrations, this highly visual text offers a vividly illustrated look at the skeletal system and how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers in the body. Part One covers the fundamentals of structure and motion, including essential terminology that is used in kinesiology. Part Two covers the skeletal system including the makeup of skeletal and fascial tissues. Part Three contains a detailed study of the joints of the body. And lastly, Part Four examines how muscles function. This new edition also boasts an all-new chapter on biomechanics, more than 100 online video clips, and an interactive muscle program. If you want a thorough understanding of muscle function and how to apply that knowledge on the job, then there’s no better guide than Muscolino!

Modalities for Massage and Bodywork

2nd Edition
December 18, 2014
Elaine Stillerman
English

Ideal for both classroom and practice, Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition presents 23 modalities of bodywork, their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, basic curricula and certification requirements. Updated photos and illustrations, critical thinking questions, and flash cards give you a better picture of today's massage best practices. Evolve companion website provides matching activities, flash cards, answers to multiple-choice questions, weblinks and video demonstrations of various modalities covered in the text to make learning more interactive.

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