基本説明
Encourages an intuitive, artistic approach to massage coupled with a secure technical and scientific foundation.
"LWW Massage Therapy & Bodywork Series"
Full Description
Designed as a teaching manual of deep tissue and neuromuscular therapy, this book encourages an intuitive and artistic approach to massage coupled with a secure technical and scientific foundation. The book includes the philosophy behind creating an integrated plan for performing massage therapy, with guidelines for designing and executing a session as well as practical applications of a deep tissue massage. The information on anatomy, kinesiology, and injury conditions is derived from the extensive bibliography. Also, the book features reference charts that summarise the material contained before each massage lesson, and diagrams for review that are easy to follow. PLUS you can access online resources for this book on Connection - click here Lecturers - Click here to order a FREE Review Copy of this title
Contents
Part I - Introduction To The Integrated Massage Approach Chapter 1 - Overview Of The Integrated Deep Tissue System Introduction The Integrated Deep Tissue System Principles of Conscious Body Work Chapter 2 - Learning The Work The Format of the Lessons The Lesson Sequence Designing a Session The Intuitive Process Chapter 3 - Guidelines For The Deep Tissue Therapist Caring for the Client Incorporating The Mind/Body Aspect of Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Part II - The Lessons Chapter 4 - The Techniques Connective Tissue Strokes Deep Tissue Strokes Neuromuscular Therapy Chapter 5 - Connective Tissue Fascia The Connective Tissue Routine Chapter 6 - The Trunk The Chest Chest Routine The Back/Spine The Back/Spine Routine Chapter 7 - The Upper Extremity The Shoulder, Arm and Hand Scapula Routine Shoulder/Upper Arm Routine Forearm/Hand Routine Chapter 8 - The Lower Extremity The Foot, Leg, and Knee Foot/Leg/Knee Routine The Thigh and Hip Posterior Thigh/Hip Routine Chapter 9 - The Core The Pelvis and Abdomen Abdominal and Deep Lumbar Muscles Routine Lateral Thigh/Adductors/Intestines Routine Anterior Thigh/Iliopsoas Routine Chapter 10 - The Upper Pole The Neck and Head Neck and Head Extensors Routine Neck and Head Flexors Routine The TMJ and Facial Muscles Head/Face/Jaw Routine Appendices Case Studies Suggested Readings for Modalities Bibliograph