Dynamic Bodyuse for Effective, Strain-free Massage

Darien Pritchard

640 pages; 275 mm x 212 mm; 2000 black and white photographs; paperback

The most significant cause of early retirement from the massage profession is the cumulative strains on the body developed in the course of performing massages. This book highlights aspects of massage that can lead to these problems and offers guidance. The focus is on how to use your body safely and effectively in massage sessions. Essential reading for anyone involved in massage, whether you are a student, or a professional massager.

Darien Pritchard calls upon nearly 30 years of training massage professionals. He also teaches bodywork modules in a university degree course.

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Choose one of 3 Gloss Laminated Wall Charts

Upper Body Stretches
Lower Body Stretches
Neck, Back and Core Stretches
£10.99 (each); 995 mm x 740 mm

Using drawings taken from the best-selling The Anatomy of Stretching, these beautifully illustrated wall charts show exactly what is happening during a stretch. Each of the 16 key stretches illustrates the primary and secondary muscles worked, showing how to perform each stretch and highlight sports injuries for which each stretch will be beneficial.

Aimed at fitness professionals, physical therapists, sports scientists, or anyone involved in sport, these charts will help explain what is happening during a stretch, how the stretch can assist in recovery from injury, and add colour to any gym or treatment room wall.