The Balanced Body
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-7817-6308-0 (ISBN)
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The Third Edition of The Balanced Body offers you more resources to master deep tissue and neuromuscular massage in order to present your clients with a complete integrated approach to massage. Use this book as a teaching manual and reference for a systematic training program for deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy and other massage modalities. The series of lessons within the book cover sequential, progressive massage therapy for the entire body to help you to create an integrated treatment plan.
In this Third Edition you'll find these features:
Detailed illustrations (with 40 new illustrations in this edition) bring the techniques to life
Case Studies with real-world scenarios and questions to consider
Indication/Contraindication Boxes show when massage is and isn't advisable
Essential Anatomy Boxes present crucial anatomical information to consider before learning a technique
Cautionary Notes warn about special cases and situations
Coverage of Trigger Point Release Work combined with deep tissue therapy and tension release massage presents different therapeutic options
Quick Reference Charts summarize key points from the introductory chapters
Guidelines for Elevating the Quality of Massage Work provide suggestions to improve treatment quality
Plus, a BONUS CD-ROM packaged with this book includes:20 massage technique video clips (featuring the author)
10 Acland anatomy video clips
Images from the text
Chapter Quizzes
INSTRUCTORS!
Instructor Resources designed to help you in the classroom are now available with this product. For more details, and to register for resources, click here.
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTEGRATED DEEP TISSUE THERAPY SYSTEM
Overview of the Integrated Deep Tissue System
Integrated Deep Tissue System
Origins
Components of the Integrated Deep Tissue System
Learning the Work
Format of the Lesson
Lesson Sequence
Designing a Session
Guidelines for the Deep Tissue Therapist
Ethics
Incorporating the Mind/Body Aspect of Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy
Case Study 1
Principles of Conscious Bodywork
THE LESSONS
Integrated Deep Tissue Therapy System Techniques
Three Levels of Assessment Used in Deep Tissue Therapy
Using the Lesson Material
Postural and Movement Muscles
Palpation
Guidelines for Performing the Modalities
Body Mechanics
Therapist Self-Care
Connective Tissue
Role of Fascia
Working with Fascia
Case Study 2 (Connective Tissue Release)
Connective Tissue Routine
The Fundamentals: Breath and Support
The Chest
Case Study 3 (The Chest)
The Back and Spine
Case Study 4 (The Back)
Aligning the Upper Extremity
The Shoulder, Arm, and Hand
Case Study 5 (The Shoulders and Arms)
Establishing a Firm Foundation
The Foot, Leg, and Knee
Case Study 6 (The Foot and Leg)
Stabilizing the Core
The Thigh and Hip
Case Study 7 9The Hip)
The Pelvis and Abdomen
Case Study 8 (Rectus Femoris and Iliopsoas)
Balancing the Upper Pole
The Neck and Head
Case Study 9 (The Neck)
The Facial Muscles and Temporomandibular Joint
Case Study 10 (Temporomandibular Joint)
Appendix: American Massage Therapy Association Code of Ethics
Glossary
Bibliography
| Reihe/Serie | LWW Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Philadelphia |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 216 x 276 mm |
| Gewicht | 871 g |
| Themenwelt | Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Prävention / Gesundheitsförderung |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7817-6308-8 / 0781763088 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7817-6308-0 / 9780781763080 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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