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Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: Integrating Anatomy and Treatment by James H. Clay, David M. Pounds (Hardcover, 2002)

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Product Description : This richly illustrated text teaches the basic techniques of clinical massage therapy by embedding illustrations of internal structures directly into photographs of live models Each muscle or muscle group is shown along with surrounding structures surface landmarks and the therapists hands Useful as a textbook of clinical massage and anatomy this text can also be used as a practical patient communication tool Basic clinical techniques such as compression stripping massage myofascial stretching and crossfiber friction are included Suggestions of draping options correspond to illustrations of draping techniques Appendices include pain referral zones by region Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes and a glossary of terms

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This exceptional, illustrated reference and resource text on massage therapy visually integrates surface anatomy, anatomical structure, and massage techniques. Contains basic information on massage therapy principles and includes techniques such as Swedish, Esalen, myotherapy, neuromuscular therapy, deep tissue, and cross-fiber friction. This text brings structure and treatment together in a practical way, and is also a convenient, inexpensive way to educate clients. Its muscle section surveys the body by region, shows muscle in relation to referral fields, anatomical structure, and methods of working the area using a variety of techniques. Also contains a section on special considerations, including pregnancy and children.