| Body Mechanics for Manual Therapists: A Functional Approach to Self-Care (Lww Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational Series): A Functional Approach Contributor(s): Frye, Barbara (Author) |
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ISBN: 0781774837 ISBN-13: 9780781774833 Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers OUR PRICE: $71.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: This best-selling text teaches massage therapy students and practitioners the essentials of body mechanics they need to know in order to care for themselves while practicing massage therapy. The text is written in a practical, playful, and friendly manner and integrates kinesthetic, cognitive, and environmental elements. Each chapter starts with a brief narrative explanation of a movement, followed by hands-on exercises, self-observation exercises, self-care and injury prevention tips, and client education tips. Appendices discuss successful body mechanics for spa therapy, transferring clients, and floor work, and present troubleshooting and preventive strategies for common repetitive stress injuries. This edition will build on the Second Edition by assisting manual therapists in becoming involved in developing a self-care strategy. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Allied Health Services - Physical Therapy |
| Dewey: 615.82 |
| LCCN: 2008029097 |
| Series: Lww Massage Therapy and Bodywork Educational |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8.3" W x 10.7" (1.90 lbs) 290 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This best-selling text teaches students and practitioners the essentials of body mechanics they need to know in order to care for themselves while practicing massage therapy. The text is written in a practical, playful, and friendly manner and integrates kinesthetic, cognitive, and environmental elements. Featuring over 200 full-color illustrations, this edition builds on the Second Edition by assisting manual therapists in becoming involved in developing a self-care strategy. Each chapter starts with a brief narrative explanation of a movement, followed by hands-on exercises, self-observation exercises, self-care and injury prevention tips, and client education tips. Appendices discuss successful body mechanics for spa therapy, transferring clients, and floor work, and present troubleshooting and preventive strategies for common repetitive stress injuries. |