Author: R. Solana GaldámezPublisher:
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Languages : en
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Manual profesional del masaje
Author: R. Solana GaldámezSalud y Relajacion Gracias al Masaje
Author: Karin SchuttPublisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595207510
Category : Massage
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
El masaje—el contacto curativo Prácticamente toda persona conoce el estrés, las contracturas musculares, los dolores de cabeza y los trastornos del sueño—el masaje ayuda a combatir estas dolencias. Este método curativo tan antiguo y natural relaja y ofrece momentos de recuperación que todos necesitamos imprescindiblemente. Este libro ofrece una amplia información sobre las distintas variables de este método tradicional de tratamiento y su aplicación. La autora explica con claridad las distintas formas de masaje y describe las maniobras básicas para ponerlas en práctica. También se explican las medidas complementarias para aumentar y favorecer la efectividad del contacto curativo. Numerosas fotos y dibujos hacen más clara la anatomía del cuerpo humano y muestran cómo deben realizarse las distintas maniobras. Muchas ideas y consejos prácticos para la vida cotidiana hacen de esta obra un compañero inseparable. Karin Schutt estudió psicología y ciencias de la comunicación. Además es una fisioterapeuta diplomada.
Trade School
Author: Caroline WoolardPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578506890
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
Trade School was a non-traditional learning space where students bartered with teachers. Anyone could teach a class. Students signed up for classes by agreeing to bring a barter item that the teacher requested. From 2009-2019, Trade School became an international network of local, self-organized chapters that reached over 22,000 people globally. Each chapter coordinated the exchange of knowledge for barter items and services.
Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage
Author: Hildegard WittlingerPublisher: Thieme
ISBN: 3131504412
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 276
Book Description
Written by the world's leading authorities on Dr. Emil Vodder's techniques for Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD), this lavishly illustrated guide provides step-by-step descriptions of how to massage the lymph vessels to stimulate smooth lymphatic flow.Full-color photographs supplement concise text describing the basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, treatment techniques, and the various types of swelling caused by lymphedema. The authors discuss indications and contraindications, aswell as the ways in which Dr. Vodders method affects different regions of the body.Features: The latest information on complete decongestive therapy (CDT), including coverage of compression therapy, taping, respiratory treatment, and other complementary methods More than 200 color photographs visualize the therapist's grips Each chapter includes numerous tips and plenty of space throughout for personal notes 50 review questions enable self-study An appendix contains an informative history of Dr. Vodder's life and his contributions to the field Dr. Vodder's Manual Lymph Drainage: A Practical Guide is a comprehensive, one-step reference for students, therapists, and practitioners of lymphology, manual medicine, or physical therapy.
Cupping Therapy for Muscles and Joints
Author: Kenneth ChoiPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1646042298
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
"An important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years, cupping has recently gained widespread acclaim for its many benefits. It may look like some kind of torture and temporarily leave strange circles on your skin, but it's so effective that everyone from professional athletes to famous celebrities is using it to improve their health and well-being. In this book, you will discover what cupping is, how it works, and which cupping techniques would be best for you. You will learn the science behind the suction and the many conditions and ailments it can alleviate."--Back cover.
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Category : Catalogs, Publishers'
Languages : es
Pages : 2142
Book Description
National Library of Medicine Current Catalog
Author: National Library of Medicine (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 1554
Book Description
The Guide to Modern Cupping Therapy
Author: Shannon GilmartinPublisher: Robert Rose
ISBN: 9780778805830
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An ancient alternative technique that has found its right place in the modern world of healing. In recent years countless high profile athletes and celebrities have been sporting distinctive circular "cupping" welts on their bodies -- the back and shoulder area being most common. Dating back thousands of years, cupping is a form of alternative medicine. The cups create suction and help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, deep relaxation and can even provide relief for sciatica and sinus congestion. Massage Cupping body therapy is a modern and modified version of cupping therapy that creates suction and negative pressure through the use of both stationary and moving cups. These cups are available at pharmacies and do not use heat like old-fashioned glass cupping -- making them entirely safe and easy for home use. Shannon Gilmartin is a licensed and nationally certified massage therapist and certified vacutherapies educator who teaches this wonderfully diverse therapy and has witnessed the positive outcomes for patients. This book shares all her extraordinary professional and hands-on experience, so that everyone can experience the positive benefits of cupping. Nearly 200 step-by-step photos and full color pages make it easy to follow this expert instruction. The book includes: The history of cupping, the types of cups and the many therapeutic benefits of cupping from skeletal and muscular to the digestive and nervous systems What to expect after a cupping session including comprehensive safety and techniques information Applications for common conditions that range from stress and back tension to frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) and even acid reflux A section for speciality applications like athletic performance, prenatal therapy and working with inflammation (acute vs. chronic). A comprehensive and easy-to-read cupping therapy book, with plenty of practical suggestions. This must be one of the best cupping therapy books I have seen recently published. -- Ilkay Zihni Chirali, Author of Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy
The Book of Oriental Medicine
Author: Clive WithamPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1844099857
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
Addressing the issues of how and why illness occurs, this informative guide provides fresh Eastern perspectives on wellbeing and health. With easy-to-understand explanations, clear illustrations, and straightforward treatment alternatives, previously unexplained signs and symptoms can be researched, understood and dealt with. Tried-and-true techniques developed over hundreds of years--diet, acupressure, massage, exercise, scraping, and tapping--are offered for common maladies from colds and high blood pressure to backache and depression. Even with limited medical knowledge you can learn to assess your own conditions and become proactive in lifestyle changes, thus taking charge of your own healing process.
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