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Sports Massage
Sports Massage
Health Direct is the national virtual public information service and is supported by many State Governments around Australia.
AMS for Massage Therapists
A web-based platform that allows professionals that work with athletes to have access to information related to their role.
Body Massage and Massage Basisc
Body Massage. (3rd ed.) 2012
Ideal for students on Diplomas in Complementary Therapies.
Body systems and the physiological and psychological effects of massage.
Organisational levelsThe integumentary system; The skeletal system; The muscular system; The cardiovascular system; The lymphatic system; The respiratory system; The digestive system; The nervous system; The urinary system; The endocrine system; The reproductive system; Psychological effects of massage; 3. Professional conduct, consultation and preparation; Professional conduct and ethics; Client consultation; Observation, assessment and analysis; Contra-indications to massage; Preparation for massage; 4. Classification of massage and the five massage groups.
Classification of massage movementsThe effleurage group; The petrissage group; The percussion (tapotement) group; The vibration group; The friction group; 5. Massage routines and relevant anatomy and physiology; Basic guidelines; Underlying structures; 6. Adapting massage for specific conditions; Conditions that benefit from massage; Client profiles; Contra-actions; Evaluation of treatment; After-care; Home-care advice; Dietary advice; Home practice of posture correction; Relaxation; Breathing exercises; Evaluation of own performance; 7. Additional massage techniques.
Musculo-skeletal problemsNeuromuscular-skeletal techniques; Myofascial-release techniques; Passive movements; 8. Mechanical massage and infra-red treatments; Mechanical massage; The electromagnetic spectrum; Treatment lamps; 9. Reflection, evaluation and continuing professional development; Introduction; What is reflection?; The basic elements of a reflective process; Continuing Professional
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition helps you build the skills you need, from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage techniques and protocols.
Massage Therapist—Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight
What is it like to be a massage therapist? In this Career Q&A video interview, Lori Walter talks about her career path, what she does on the job, and keys to success in the field.
Skills Championship, 6, Beauty Therapy
At nineteen Jade’s already opened a beauty salon in Skegness. The programme follows her and her training manager to a health spa in Lincolnshire where she gets a master class in body massage to help prepare her for the WorldSkills competition to be held in Japan.
Pathophysiology for Massage Therapists
Pathophysiology for massage therapists : A functional approach. (2016)
How do diseases and disorders affect the design of massage treatment plans? What precautions are needed? Develop the knowledge you need to evaluate a client based on how diseases and disorders affect the systems of the body and the critical-thinking skills to apply that knowledge in practice.
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage
Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition helps you build the skills you need, from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage techniques and protocols.