The Art of Massage

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A classic manual the learner and the practitioner will find enlightening.

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ISBN: 9781572581166
Pages: 293
Format: Paperback
Edition: 1923 Copyright 1999
SKU: 487 Category: Tag:

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A classic manual the learner and the practitioner will find enlightening.  Its comprehensive coverage of the physiological effects of massage, as well as the illustrated techniques, are as timeless and unchanging as the human form.  Particularly helpful are the detailed therapeutic massage procedures for specific health needs.  Some of the topics covered in this book include:

  • The history of massage
  • The physiological effects of massage
  • The therapeutic applications of massage
  • The procedures of massage
  • Joint movements
  • Massage of special regions
  • Rules relating to massage
  • The general physiology of the muscles (their names, nerve supply, and actions)

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Weight 640 g