Touch & Movement: Palpation and Kinesiology for Massage Therapists
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (572 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1439056579 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 528 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Palpating Deeper Muscles and Muscle Groups. 5. 2. 10. The Science of Palpation. 3. Gait Assessment. 9. 8. Palpating Superficial Muscles of the Extremities. 7. Palpating Superficial Muscles of the Axial Skeleton. Introduction to Palpation and Kinesiology. 1. The Art of Palpation. 6. Palpating Bony Landmarks and Connective Tissue Structures. . 4. Posture Assessment. Deconstructing Complex Movements
Extensive instruction in palpation and kinesiology techniques including focus on endangerment zones, cautions and contraindications, and an array of palpation practice exercises, encourages true mastery of this crucial assessment tool. TOUCH & MOVEMENT: PALPATION AND KINESIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS leads step-by-step through the client assessment process, from analysis of posture and gait through application of the principles of complex movement to palpation of the skeletal and soft tissue structures of the body. It also fills in potential educational gaps for those massage therapists whose initial training took place prior to classes that incorporated in-depth palpation and kinesiology techniques. With TOUCH & MOVEMENT: PALPATION AND KINESIOLOGY FOR MASSAGE THERAPISTS, established professionals and massage therapy students alike will find a visual and comprehensive tool cre
An Excellent Source of Information Amazon Customer I was taking a Kinesology Course from the person who wrote this book, but, unfortunately, financial problems caused me to drop out of the course. Julie Goodwin has years of experience as a Certified Massage Therapist and Instructor in Massage Schools. Currently she is teaching at Pima Community College in Tucson, AZ. She knows her "stuff" and this book shou