Book description
Tuina Therapy: Treatment of Adults and Children
provides detailed instructions for using the art of Chinese tuina
to treat disorders of the locomotor system, gynecological and
gastrointestinal diseases, pediatric ailments, and more. While other
books may only contain brief sections on tuina
treatment and application, this comprehensive guide describes each
technique in detail using concise text complemented by step-by-step
photographs. The high-quality images clearly demonstrate the
practitioner's movements, making them easy to replicate.Features
Over 250 photographs guide readers through each step of the various techniques
Expert authors thoroughly address the treatment of children -- a
topic left out of most other tuina textbooks
A full chapter covers adult self-therapy for headaches, back pain,
fatigue, and more
An extensive appendix contains a list of key pressure points and
tuina terminology
The official textbook of the German Tuina Academy,
Tuina Therapy
is an essential resource for acupuncturists, physical therapists,
osteopaths, and massage therapists. It is also a must-have for anyone
who needs to learn more about this increasingly popular massage
technique. Medical Director, German Tuina Academy, Bad Fuessing,
Germany Formerly Head of Therapy Center for Osteoporosis, Johannesbad
Clinic, Bad Fuessing, Germany
