{"product_id":"beards-massage-principles-and-practice-of-soft-tissue-manipulation-paperback-9780721603506","title":"Beard's Massage; Principles and Practice of Soft Tissue Manipulation (Paperback) 9780721603506","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eBeard's Massage\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003ePrinciples and Practice of Soft Tissue Manipulation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePractical, step-by-step guidance to help you develop massage sequences that best meet the needs of your clients\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eGiovanni De Domenico (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780721603506, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 11 July 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e336 pages\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm, 0.73 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1964, Beard's Massage is a classic physical therapy massage text originally authored by Gertrude Beard, a pioneering physical therapist in the 1920s who treated patients using soft tissue massage techniques that remain the basis of practice today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow in its fifth edition, with a new title, this classic text has been expanded and updated throughout to provide you with an overview of massage, a description of massage techniques, information on the benefits of massage, and specific techniques for a variety of conditions.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical step-by-step guidance to help you develop massage sequences that best meet the needs of your patients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSections on massage strokes show the direction and sequence of each stroke, allowing you the benefit of using one comprehensive resource instead of several texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes guidance in Swedish Remedial Massage techniques to help you develop proper massage techniques and sequences that best meet the needs of each individual client.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNearly 500 line drawings and photos 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos include directional arrows that show hand position and movement across the patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated references facilitate further study and demonstrate currency of the text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe new companion DVD with narrated video clips demonstrates each of the various techniques discussed in the text allowing you to visually comprehend proper timing and techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcons in the text link the text to the DVD so they can function together as a complete learning tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Anatomical Landmarks for Soft Tissue Massage demonstrates the important anatomical landmarks and structures involved during the application of soft tissue massage techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Focal Massage Sequences describes the use of various massage techniques for specific pathologies to help enhance your assessment skills for those clients who present with specific injuries and\/or conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Decongestive Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema shows how massage can be an effective part of lymphedema treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Massage in Sport explains the different strokes and methods required for sports massage in rehabilitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Massage for the Baby and Infant describes different methods for safe massage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Massage in Palliative Care explains the role of massage, especially pain relief and relaxation, in the care of the terminally ill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew chapter on Soft Tissue Manipulation in Complementary\/Alternative Medicine (CAM) describes different massage techniques in CAM therapies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: GENERAL PRINCIPLES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\tHistoric Perspectives\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\tAnatomical Landmarks for Soft Tissue Massage – \u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\tEssential Requirements for Soft Tissue Manipulation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\tClassification, Definitions, and Descriptions of the Basic Massage Strokes and Relaxed Passive Movements\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\tMechanical, Physiological, Psychological, and Therapeutic Effects of Soft Tissue Manipulation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: PRACTICE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.\tSoft Tissue Manipulation Techniques as an Evaluation Tool\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7.\tGeneral Massage Sequences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8.\tLocal Massage Sequences\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9.\tFocal Massage Sequences – \u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10.\tMassage for the Patient with a Respiratory Condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11.\tConnective Tissue Massage (CTM)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12.\tDecongestive Therapy for the Treatment of Lymphedema – \u003cb\u003eNEW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13.\tMassage in Sport – 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