Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition: A Comprehensive Guide

Take your massage therapy skills to the next level with Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition, the ultimate resource for students and practitioners alike. This definitive guide presents 23 modalities of bodywork, covering their history, development, effects, benefits, contraindications, and certification requirements.

Visual Learning Aids

• Updated photos and illustrations to help you better understand today’s massage best practices
• Flashcards to reinforce your knowledge of each modality
• Critical thinking questions to challenge your clinical reasoning

Interactive Learning Tools

The Evolve companion website offers a range of interactive resources, including:

• Matching activities to test your knowledge
• Flashcards to review key terms and concepts
• Answers to multiple-choice questions, complete with rationales
• Weblinks to further explore each modality
• Video demonstrations of various modalities, bringing the techniques to life

Real-World Applications

Case histories in each chapter illustrate the practical application of each modality, helping you develop integrative, clinical reasoning skills and prepare for real-world scenarios.

Expert Insights

In My Experience boxes provide personal insights from experts in the field, offering unique perspectives on specific techniques and enhancing your understanding of each modality.

Full-Color Design and Techniques

Full-color photos and illustrations demonstrate each technique, making it easier to comprehend and master.

Assess Your Knowledge

Multiple-choice test questions at the end of each chapter, with answers on the Evolve website, allow you to measure your understanding of each modality and receive instant feedback.

Robust Resources

Suggested readings, resources, and references in each chapter provide a wealth of information for further research and exploration.

New and Updated Content

• New chapters on modalities, introducing you to a wider range of options for your massage therapy career
• Updated content, photos, and illustrations, ensuring you have access to the latest information and visuals from experts in the field
• Critical thinking questions added to each chapter, actively engaging and challenging your reasoning skills
• Additional review questions in each chapter, providing more opportunities to review and test your knowledge

This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for students and practitioners looking to expand their knowledge and skills in massage therapy. With its interactive learning tools, real-world applications, and expert insights, Modalities for Massage & Bodywork, 2nd Edition is the ultimate companion for your massage therapy journey.

ISBN-13: 9780323239318 | Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences | Publication date: 2/25/2015 | Edition number: 2 | Pages: 488