Massage: A Step-By-Step Guide ("in a Nutshell" Series)

Worth, Yvonne

ISBN 10: 1862041075 / ISBN 13: 9781862041073

Editore: Element Books Ltd, 1997

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Riassunto:

Giving a brief history of massage, this guide describes the different types of strokes, pressures and techniques, and also includes step-by-step instructions for performing a simple massage on adults, babies and children, and a self-help section for common ailments.

What is massage?; a short history; professional treatment; the importance of touch; techniques; the art of massage: back, neck and shoulders, chest, abdomen, face and head, arms and hands, legs and feet, babies and children, pregnancy, massage and movement, contraindications; self-help for common ailments; common ailments.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Yvonne Worth specialises in handicrafts and soft crafts titles. She has written, edited and contributed to numerous craft titles, most recently for Duncan Baird Ltd, for whom she is a part-time in-house writer and editor.

Dati bibliografici

Titolo: Massage: A Step-By-Step Guide ("in a ...
Casa editrice: Element Books Ltd
Data di pubblicazione: 1997
Legatura: hardcover
Condizione: Very Good