Lesson Plan Download Study Guide Download Study Guide Answers Download Lippincott PowerPoint To download, click the relevant link below to open in Google Slides. Choose File > Download and then select Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) from the list. See instructions. Lesson 4-1: Evidence-Based Massage Lesson 4-2: Massage Effects and Benefits Lesson 4-3: Massage Indications Lesson 4-4: […]
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Lesson Plan Download Study Guide Download Study Guide Answers Download Lippincott PowerPoint To download, click the relevant link below to open in Google Slides. Choose File > Download and then select Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) from the list. See instructions. Lesson 3-1: Disease Lesson 3-2: Preventing the Transmission of Disease Lesson 3-3: Standard Precautions
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Lesson Plan Download Study Guide Download Study Guide Answers Download Lippincott PowerPoint To download, click the relevant link below to open in Google Slides. Choose File > Download and then select Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) from the list. See instructions. Lesson 2-1: Massage Equipment Lesson 2-2: Lubricants Lesson 2-3: Creating a Comfortable Massage Environment
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Lesson Plan Download Study Guide Download Study Guide Answers Download Lippincott PowerPoint To download, click the relevant link below to open in Google Slides. Choose File > Download and then select Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt) from the list. See instructions. Lesson 1-1: The History of Massage Lesson 1-2: Overview of Techniques, Systems, and Approaches Lesson 1-3:
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Cancer is the general term for many diseases typified by the growth of abnormal cells that replicate uncontrollably. These cells may permeate and destroy normal body tissue, form masses called tumors, and travel to other areas of the body to infiltrate new tissue. The signs and symptoms of cancer vary depending on the system or
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The term myofascia comes from myo (from the Greek mys), meaning muscle, and the Latin word fascia, meaning a bandage. This chapter investigates the inseparable nature of muscle and fascia and explores ways to manipulate myofascia for greater freedom of movement, increased muscular balance, reduced pain, and better overall health. Myofascial techniques and deep tissue
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Assessment is the process of collecting information about a client, interpreting the information to better understand the client’s condition, and then making safe and effective treatment decisions based on this understanding. Pre-session and post-session assessments can be compared to document changes in the body brought about by the massage session. Assessment skills help therapists know
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Massage therapy is a physically challenging career. So in this chapter, we’ll look at how you can prepare for the physical demands of the job. More specific to massage, we’ll examine principles of good body use and self-care on the job. Chapters that discuss special populations (e.g., pregnancy massage) or particular techniques (e.g., seated massage)
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A massage session is comprised of a variety of skills, often happening simultaneously and on many levels. You have already learned how to set up and organize massage equipment for the session. You have also learned how to practice good hygiene and sanitation. Knowledge of ethical issues provides a framework to think about therapeutic touch
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