Content
Chapter One. ANATOMY OF THE SKIN
Definition
Main characteristics
Skin layers
Epidermis
Derma
Hypoderm
Vascularization
Innervation
Exteroceptors
Skin appendages
Nails
Sweaty glands
Hair and fat apparatus
Chapter two. SKIN PHYSIOLOGY
The skin as a protective organ
The skin as a sensory organ
The skin as a vasomotor organ
Chapter Three. PHYSIOLOGICAL BASIS OF MASSAGE
Mechanisms of action of massage and Head's metameric zones
Massage and vasomotorics
Massage and hormonal functions
Mechanical effects of massage on interstitial fluids
Other effects of massage
Individual characteristics of the skin reactions provoked by the massage
Chapter Four. GENERAL MASSAGE TECHNIQUE
Basic massage techniques
touch (stroking)
rubbing (friction)
Pressure
crush (crush)
Pinching
Vibrations
Tapping (percussion)
Movement (mobilization)
Massage of individual tissues
Sports massage
Chapter Five. MASSAGE THERAPEUTIC ANATOMY AND MASSAGE OF SEPARATE AREAS OF THE HUMAN BODY
Face
Tail
Neck
Chest
Back and waist area. Osteopathy, chiropractic and spinal reflexology
Belly
Upper limb
Lower limb
Chapter Six. TREATMENT OF DISEASES THROUGH MASSAGE
Cellulite and massage
Massage for musculoskeletal disorders
Massage for diseases of the digestive system
Massage and disease processes in the pelvic area
Massage and cardiovascular disease
Massage and diseases of the nervous system
Massage and Nutritional Illnesses
Massage and general hygiene
Massage for atonic wounds and lower leg ulcers
Massage for burns
Massage for dermatoses
