Beards Massage

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Practical guide to help you develop the Swedish remedial massage sequences. Over 320 descriptive illustrations demonstrate how to perform all of the basic strokes, the physiologic and therapeutic effects of each technique. - Domenico/Wood.(1997) 185pp

The Fourth Edition of this classic text continues in the tradition of Gertrude Beard's pioneering contribution to Swedish remedial massage and rehabilitation.

Practical, step-by-step guidance helps you develop the massage sequences that best meet the needs of your patients.

Over 320 descriptive illustrations demonstrate how to perform all of the basic strokes, the physiologic and therapeutic effects of each technique, and how to apply the most appropriate massage sequences to specific regions of the body.

The illustrations' superb use of directional arrows show hand position an movement across the patient.

You will find more authoritative coverage than ever…

- A new section details individual massage strokes accompanied by all-new, step-by-step photographs that show the direction and sequence of each stroke.

- Three new chapters review alternate therapies, such as sports massage, trigger points and pressure, rolfing, Shiatsu, and more.

- Updated references at the end of each chapter facilitate further study.

And, convenient access to all of the information you need, including…

- equipament

- draping and positioning of the patient

- details of each specific technique

- effleurage and stroking manipulations

- petrissage (pressure) manipulations

- tapotement (percussion) manipulations

- and more !

Together with an experienced teacher and clinical practice, you can become proficient in the use of soft tissue massage as part of the overall treatment plan for your patients !

Date reviewed

06/01/1998

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