Book "Massage Technique", 196 pages in detail
The book "Massage Technique" provides you with comprehensive basic knowledge about muscles and their functions, joints and their mechanics, movements and the physiology behind them as well as indications and contraindications. In addition, you will learn how to carry out an examination before therapy, different types of massage for specific areas of the body using numerous photos and special massage techniques such as periosteal massage, transverse friction and Vogler's colon massage. Electrotherapeutic measures are also covered. The book is equipped with an extensive glossary and exercise questions and is therefore ideal for training, further education and advanced training.
Classical massage is one of the oldest remedies and plays an important role in modern physiotherapy. There are four basic movements that are used in classic massage: Stroking, kneading and rolling, rubbing and subcutaneous fascia techniques. Each of these techniques differs in terms of movement, direction and effect.
Product features:
- Title: Technique of Massage
- Author: Ulrich Storck, Heinz-Otto Junker & Walter Rostalski
- Language: German
- Edition: 20
- Images: 208 illustrations
- Number of pages: 196
- Format: 26,7x19,3 cm
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Advantages
- Comprehensive basic knowledge about muscles and their functions
- Joints and their mechanics
- Movements and the physiology behind them
Ideally suited for
- Physiotherapists & rehabilitation specialists
- Sportspeople & fitness enthusiasts
- Health-conscious people
- Institutions such as gyms & sports clubs