Basic Clinical Massage Therapy: The Integration of Anatomy and Therapeutics

Author: (USA) Clark (USA) Ponz
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book primarily elaborates on Western modern clinical massage techniques for soft tissue manipulation to address pain and functional disorders. Its unique feature is the integration of detailed anatomical knowledge with fundamental clinical massage techniques. By embedding anatomical structures within photos of live models, readers can accurately observe the location of muscles and understand their functions, making it a valuable reference for clinical engineers in palpation and treatment. The book provides over 450 exquisite color illustrations, allowing readers to clearly see the surrounding structures, surface landmarks, and the therapist's techniques for relevant areas. To provide richer and more intuitive information, the descriptions of muscles for each body part are organized as follows: Name, Function, Pronunciation, Precautions, Etymology, Pain-Related Areas, General Overview, Other Muscles to Check, Treatment Techniques, and Muscle Connections