Thai massage : a traditional medical technique /: a traditional medical technique. (©2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Richard Gold ; foreword by Ted J. Kaptchuk.
• Other Names: Gold, Richard
• Contents: Foreword by Ted J. Kaptchuk; Introduction: Closing a Circle; Unit 1-History and Methods ; 1. Traditional Thai Medicine ; A brief history of medicine in Thailand; Buddhist influences on Thai massage; Basic Theories; -The issue of wind; -Sen: the energy pathways of the body; 2. Rules, Methods and Techniques ; Rules; Methods; Body Awareness; Working Postures; Rhythm & Flow; Therapeutic Actions: East and West; Overcoming Limitations; Techniques; Precautions and contraindications; Unit 2-Practical Application ; 3. Client in Supine Position ; Legs and feet; -Working the Sen lines of the legs; The abdominal region; Chest, shoulders, neck, arms; Face and neck; 4. Client in Lateral Recumbent Position ; Legs; -Stretches applied with the feet; Hips and back; Arms, hands and fingers; Stretching techniques; 5. Client in Prone Position ; Feet and legs; Back and shoulders; Stretching Techniques; 6. Client in Seated Position ; Shoulders, neck and back; Face; Stretching Techniques; Ending the session; Unit 3-Application for Practice ; 7. Suggested Sequences ; Timeliness & Timelessness; Suggested Sequence for a 60 Minute session; Suggested Sequence for a 90 Minute session; Suggested Sequence for a 120 Minute session; 8. Correlations to Yoga ; Thai Massage and Yoga; Resources; Appendix A: Muscle Atlas; Appendix B: Mantra; Conclusion; Bibliography; Further Reading; Index
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: St. Louis : Mosby/Elsevier
• Publication Date: 2007
• Copyright Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiii, 224 pages), color illustrations
• Subjects: 615.8/2209593; Massage therapy -- Thailand; Medicine, Thai; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Acupressure & Acupuncture; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Massage & Reflexotherapy; MEDICAL -- Allied Health Services -- Massage Therapy; Massage therapy; Medicine, Thai; Massage -- methods; Medicine, East Asian Traditional; Thailand; Thailand; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780323070775; 0323070779
• Related ISBNs: 0323070779; 9780323041386; 0323041388
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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