Body Mechanics and Self-Care Manual Marian Dixon This book allows bodyworkers to become active players in their own health and wellness by helping them implement body mechanics and self-care techniques to avoid occupational injury, stress, and burnout. Conceptual discussions, clear line illustrations, and kinesthetic exercises bring ergonomic concepts to life, while presenting up-to-date information on important aspects of self-care, such as overuse syndromes, burnout prevention, building strength, coordination, and flexibility, social support, and stress manangement.

• Highlights body awareness and emphasizes situation-, technique-, and individual-specific body mechanics skills.
• Troubleshooting Poor Body Mechanics sections help bodyworkers quickly identify unhealthy patterns of movement to avoid injury.
• Common Injury and Repetitive Overuse Review in Chapter 7 provides a quick review of pertinent pathology and orthopedic concepts.
• Active Stretches and Relaxation Skills sections help bodyworkers prepare and renew for the demanding work of massage therapy.

Dixon, Marian

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