Thai Massage: A Traditional Medical Technique

CD-ROM CD-ROM t 1-History and Methods 1. Traditional Thai Medicine A brief history of medicine in Thailand Buddhist influences on Thai massage Basic Theories -The issue of wind -Sen: the ene rgy pathways of the body 2. Rules, Methods and Techniques Rules Methods Body Awareness Working Postures Rhyth m & Flow Therapeutic Actions: East and West Overcoming Limitations
Techniques Precautions and contraindications Unit 2-Practi cal Application 3. Client in Supine Position Legs and feet -Working the Sen lines of the legs The abdominal re gion Chest, shoulders, neck, arms Face and neck 4. Clie nt in Lateral Recumbent Position Legs -Stretches applied with the feet Hips and back Arms, hands and fingers Stretching techniques 5. Client in Prone Position Feet and l egs Back and shoulders Stretching Techniques 6. Client in Seated Position Shoulders, neck and back Face Stret