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MASS 223 Massage Therapy Research: Massage Modality

Therapeutic massage refers to any modality that helps relieve pain, reduce stress or a specific problem, such as frozen shoulder.

Specialty Certification
The certificate advances professional training in a particular modality.

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Source: National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, © 2017.

On Shelf at CCBC Libraries

A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology by Ruth Werner
Publication Date: 2016
Therapeutic Medical Massage by Stiers Michael
Publication Date: 2014
Massage Therapy for People with Cancer by Gayle MacDonald
Publication Date: 2014
The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points by Joseph Muscolino
Publication Date: 2016
Understanding, Assessing and Treating over 70 Conditions by Fiona Rattray & Linda Ludwig
Publication Date: 2000

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The massage and somatic therapies are holistic healing practices involving physical, emotional and spiritual components.

Massage Glossary
The glossary lists most popular techniques in massage bodywork.

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Source: Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. © 2017.

Online from CCBC Libraries

Understanding Pain by Naheed Ali & Moshe Lewis
Publication Date: 2015
Healthy Inspiration: Massage by Caron Bosler
Publication Date: 2006
Handbook of Clinical Massage by Mario-Paul Cassar
Publication Date: 2004
Intergrating Research and Practice by Trish Dryden & Christopher Moyer
Publication Date: 2012
Communication, Documentation, and Insurance Billing for Manual Therapists by Diana Thompson
Publication Date: 2006

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Subjects: Careers, Health, Medical & Nursing

Tags: ethics, healing, massage, modality, muscle, oncology, pain management, treatment, tui na