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Jaypee Principles & Practice of Therapeutic Massage by Akhoury Gourang Sinha
This book is a great boon for everyone concerned, as this is the first book on massage written by an Indian physiotherapist. This would help not only to the students but also to the teachers. Key FeaturesThoroughly revised edition of authoritative text on therapeutic massage includes:Up-to-date researchIn-depth analysis of physiological effects, therapeutic uses and contraindicationsLucid description of classical massage techniquesDetailed description of theoretical and practical aspects of sports massageInformation on connective tissue massage, underwater massage, myofascial release, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, craniosacral therapy, manual lymphatic drainageAncient massage systems—Abhyanga, Tuina, Gausha, Thai massage, ShiatsuTarget AudiencePrimarily written for physiotherapy undergraduates, this first book on the subject by an Indian physiotherapist is a useful reference for the practitioners of Physiotherapy, Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Physical Education, Physiatry, Sports Medicine, etc., and an informative text for the laymen too.