Introduction to massage therapy /
Mary Beth Braun, BA, CMT, NCTMB, Stephanie J. Simonson, BS.
- 3rd ed.
- Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2014].
- xxvii, 604 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Welcome to the world of massage therapy! -- Ethics and professionalism -- Body systems -- Kinesiology and biomechanics -- Pathology and pharmacology -- Communication and documentation -- Assessment -- Treatment plan -- Massage strokes and flow -- Therapeutic applications -- Complementary .modalities -- Special populations -- Guidelines for professional practice