Massage for Therapists - Softcover

Reseña del editor

This text is specifically written for physiotherapists studying massage and should also be useful to physiotherapy teachers. This revised and updated edition includes new illustrations and photographs, and has been expanded to include new chapters on "Sports Injuries", "Scientific Effects of Massage" and "Aromatherapy", with contributions from practitioners in physiotherapy, including a member of the Olympic Sports Committee. Introducting a new format and page design, the numerous illustrations showing techniques of massage are supported by a full explanation of the therapeutic application involved.

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Good handling techniques are essential in massage and physiotherapy students must learn and develop these important stills. Massage for Therapists is the standard work specifically written for physiotherapists on massage and is highly recommended by physiotherapy teachers.

The second edition retains the successful hands-on approach but has been revised and updated to include new chapters on Abdominal Massage, Sports Injuries, Scientific Effects of Massage and Aromatherapy, each contributed by international experts in physiotherapy. A new format and page design have been introduced to accommodate the large number of illustrations and supporting explanations of the therapeutic application.