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Massage for Therapists: A Guide to Soft Tissue Therapy, 3rd Edition
ISBN: 978-1-405-15916-6
July 2009
Wiley-Blackwell
224 pages
Massage for Therapists is split into three sections: an introduction to massage and preparation for giving a massage; the massage manipulations by area of the body; and some key modifications to the standard manipulations. In order to further enhance the practitioner's skill and to give the reader a grounding in some of the popular specialities, updated chapters on aromatherapy and massage in sport sit alongside new chapters which introduce myofascial release and shiatsu.
Massage for Therapists will be of interest to student and qualified physiotherapists and sports therapists, as well as occupational therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, complementary therapists and beauty therapists.
• Practical, applied text
• Thoroughly updated by subject experts
• Illustrated throughout with photographs which support the explanations of the therapeutic application.