Massage therapy

Author: Wang Guanglan
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Publish Date: 2005-10-10
Features: The textbook "Massage Science" was compiled according to the teaching plan of Wuhan Institute of Physical Education. It serves as the teaching material for the limited elective course "Sports Medicine Techniques" for undergraduate students in the discipline of Sports Human Biology Science, as well as a reference for the compulsory course "Sports Injury Science." It is also the teaching material for the limited elective course "Sports Injury and Massage" for undergraduate students in the discipline of National Traditional Sports, and for the optional course "Sports Injury and Massage" for all students. This textbook is a sports college-style "Massage Science" that includes health massage, sports massage, and therapeutic massage. It meets the needs of the sports college's teaching plan and provides teaching and reference materials for students preparing to take the "Massage Therapist Qualification Examination." This book is adapted from Wuhan Institute of Physical Education's self-published textbook "Massage Science," with added content on "Foot Reflexology Massage" and "Therapeutic Massage," making it more practical and readable. The entire book is divided into three parts: Upper Part, Middle Part, and Lower Part, totaling 15 chapters. Chapters 1–8, 10, and 15 were written by Wang Guanglan; Chapters 9 and 11–14 were written by Hu Sheng. Finally, Wang Guanglan was responsible for the overall compilation and editing.