Swedish massage technique : therapeutic applications / presented by Michael Barney Johnson.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Johnson, Michael Barney., Speaker.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health.

Massage.

Genre:

Instructional films.

Lectures.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (33 min.).

Place of Publication:

Monterey, CA : Healthy Learning, 2010.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

Summary:

Swedish Massage Technique: Therapeutic Applications provides a hands-on overview of a style of message that is particularly appropriate for physically active people--both as a method for enhancing physical (athletic) performance and as a way to help treat injuries. Avoiding extensive use of technical terms concerning the technique, the DVD looks at the five basic movements of Swedish massage: effleurage (long, generous circular strokes, as a rule); petrissage (the lifting and kneading of soft tissue); tapotement (any light or heavy percussive actions); friction (small, firm, and deep circular movements), and vibration (the lifting and shaking of individual muscles). The DVD explains and demonstrates the application of each of these movements on the major areas of the body. The DVD also includes cautionary remarks, as appropriate, concerning the various applications of the technique.

Contents:

Introduction

Initial face-to-face encounter

Massaging the legs

Massaging the abdomen

Massaging the chest

Massaging the neck & shoulders

Massaging the arms

Massaging the back

Massaging problem or trouble spots

Cupping and chopping movements

Massaging the gluteals

Massaging the back of the legs

Conclusion.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed Nov. 18, 2013).

OCLC:

864830933