Body massage Therapy basics 2nd Edition by Mo Rosser 0340816600 9780340816608

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ISBN 10: 0340816600 

ISBN 13: 9780340816608

Author: Mo Rosser

This new edition of Body Massage: Therapy Basics has been thoroughly updated to meet the requirements of the following awarding bodies: NVQ/SVQ Beauty Therapy Level 3; Edexcel National Diploma in Beauty Therapy; VTCT and ITEC. This book features a brand new colour section and up-to-date diagrams and photographs throughout.

Written by an expert in the field, this edition is aimed primarily at Level 3 students, and includes new material on health, safety and hygiene to meet the legislative requirements for massage practitioners. A new section introducing advanced massage techniques and passive movements provides additional information for the student interested in studying beyond Level 3. Comprehensive assessment guidance is also included.

Table of contents:

Part A: Underpinning knowledge
1 Health, safety and hygiene
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The therapist’s role in maintaining health and safety in their place of work
Safety considerations when dealing with hazardous substances
Safety considerations when using electrical equipment
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1985 (RIDDOR)
First aid at work
Manual handling
Fire precautions
Risk assessment
Hygiene

2 Body systems and the physiological and psychological effects of massage
Organisational levels
The integumentary system
The skeletal system
The muscular system
The cardio-vascular system
The lymphatic system
The respiratory system
The digestive system
The nervous system
The urinary system
The endocrine system
Psychological effects of massage

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Part B: Consultation, preparation and massage movements
3 Professional conduct, ethics and preparation
Ethics
Client consultation
Contra-indications to massage
Referring clients to a medical practitioner
Preparation for massage

4 Classification of massage and the effleurage group
Classification of massage movements
The effleurage group
Effleurage
Stroking

5 The petrissage group
Kneading
Wringing
Picking up
Skin rolling
Muscle rolling
Frictions

6 The percussion and vibration groups
The percussion (tapotement) group
Hacking
Cupping
Beating
Pounding
The vibration group
Shaking
Vibration

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Part C: Massage routines and adaptations
7 Massage routines
Basic guidelines
Leg
Arm
Chest and abdomen
Back
Face and head

8 Adapting massage for specific conditions
Conditions that benefit from massage
Reducing stress and tension
Combating mental and physical fatigue
Relieving oedema
Reducing cellulite
Male clients
Evaluation of treatment
Home advice
Diet
Relaxation
Posture
Breathing exercises
Evaluation of own performance

9 Additional techniques
Massage techniques for musculo-skeletal problems
Neuromuscular-skeletal techniques
Passive movements
Body brushing

10 Mechanical massage
Gyratory vibrator
Percussion vibrator
Audio-sonic vibrator
Heat treatment

11 Introduction to sports massage
Training
Benefits of sports massage
Use of massage in sport
Pre-event massage
Post-event massage
Training massage
Treatment massage
Contra-indications to sports massage

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