Body Mechanics for Manual Therapists: A Functional Approach to Self-Care, Second Edition

Frye, Barbara

ISBN 10: 0970052111 / ISBN 13: 9780970052117

Published by Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins, 2004

All pages and cover are intact. Dust jacket included if applicable, though it may be missing on hardcover editions. Spine and cover may show minor signs of wear including scuff marks, curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages may contain limited notes or highlighting. "From the library of" labels may be present. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set packaging may be missing. Bundled media e.g., CDs, DVDs, access codes may not be included. Seller Inventory # COLV.0970052111.G

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author: Barbara Frye is a licensed massage therapist, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, served on the faculty of Ashmead College, IBM s wellness program and currently has a private practice at the Zentrum fuer Ergotherapie in Switzerland.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Body Mechanics for Manual Therapists: A ...
Publisher: Lippencott, Williams and Wilkins
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good
Edition: 2nd Edition