Stephens, Ralph, 1948-

Therapeutic chair massage [Book /] Ralph Stephens. - Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2006. - xvi, 272 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. - LWW massage therapy & bodywork educational series .

Includes index.

Introduction to seated massage -- Equipment considerations -- Sanitation, personal hygiene, and safety -- Contraindications to seated massage -- Communication, assessment, documentation, and treatment plans -- Body mechanics and injury prevention -- Strokes -- Stretching techniques -- Relaxation routine -- Therapeutic routine for the back and neck -- Therapeutic routine for the forearm, wrist, and hand -- Therapeutic routine for the shoulder -- The business of chair massage.

All Ages.

078174234X

2005009803


Massage therapy.
Chairs.
Massage therapy--Equipment and supplies.
Massage--methods.

RM721 / .S75 2006

615.822

WB 537 / S835t 2006