Art of Massage, The / Kellogg, John Harvey, MD / (HC/1895-1895/B/USED)

*Condition Note: Cover has minimal wear, outer spine and joints are tight. Front and back end papers have some light spotting and the front threads under the end paper are in full view. Book is clean though pages have some minor spotting and are also yellowed. For over 100 years of age, this book is doing pretty good and has a lot of use left.*

Massage is a subject which to the rational physician is one of greatest interest and importance. Twenty years ago its employment, as well as the use of electricity and hydrotherapy, was generally regarded by the profession as closely allied to quackery.

Table of Contents

THE HISTORY OF MASSAGE
STRUCTURES ESPECIALLY CONCERNED IN MASSAGE
PARTS TO BE ESPECIALLY STUDIED BY THE MASSEUR
THE PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF MASSAGE
THE THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF MASSAGE
THE PROCEDURES OF MASSAGE
JOINT MOVEMENTS
MASSAGE OF SPECIAL REGIONS
MECHANICAL MASSAGE
SCIENTIFIC PHYSICAL TRAINING
STUDIES OF INDIVIDUAL AND COMPARATIVE MUSCULAR STRENGTH IN MEN AND WOMAN
THE "REST-CURE"
RULES RELATING TO MASSAGE
CORRECT USE OF TERMS
THE GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY OF THE MUSCLES, THEIR NAMES, NERVE SUPPLY, AND ACTIONS
APPENDIX II
TABLE I
TABLE II
TABLE III
TABLE IV

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