Full Description
This comprehensive introductory massage text is organized into 24 chapters that cover the key areas addressed in massage programs of 500 to 1200 hours in length. Topics inside the chapters are structured to allow for manageable reading assignments that build a student's sense of accomplishment and motivation. Written and designed for today's adult learner, the book offers a broad discussion of foundation massage with appropriate depth for a beginning student progressing to an entry-level professional. It also contains new topics that are necessary to prepare today's adult learners for successful massage careers. (Note: It does not cover anatomy and physiology, as A&P is best thoroughly covered in a separate textbook.) A helpful appendix on health care terminology, a comprehensive massage glossary, and a robust set of ancillary materials complete the package. The companion Study Guide contains topic-specific Rubrics, Learning Contracts, and a variety of exercises and activities for students.
Contents
Part IMassage from Past to PresentTopic 1-1: The History of MassageTopic 1-2: Overview of Techniques, Systems, and ApproachesTopic 1-3: Contemporary American MassageMassage Equipment and Environmental ConsiderationsTopic 2-1: Massage EquipmentTopic 2-2: LubricantsTopic 2-3: Creating a Comfortable Massage EnvironmentSanitation, Hygiene, and SafetyTopic 3-1: DiseaseTopic 3-2: Preventing the Transmission of DiseaseTopic 3-3: Universal PrecautionsTopic 3-4: The Safety PlanThe Therapeutic Nature of MassageTopic 4-1: Evidenced-Based MassageTopic 4-2: Massage Effects and BenefitsTopic 4-3: Massage IndicationsTopic 4-4: Understanding Stress and WellnessMassage Cautions & ContraindicationsTopic 5-1: Areas of CautionTopic 5-2: Medications and MassageTopic 5-3: Massage ContraindicationsEthics & the LawTopic 6-1: EthicsTopic 6-2: Code of Ethics and Standards of PracticeTopic 6-3: Massage LawThe Therapeutic RelationshipTopic 7-1: The Power of TouchTopic 7-2: Psychological Factors in the Therapeutic RelationshipTopic 7-3: Boundaries and the Therapeutic RelationshipTopic 7-4: Bodymind Factors in a Therapeutic RelationshipTopic 7-5: Managing Emotions in the Therapeutic RelationshipProfessional CommunicationTopic 8-1: Core Concepts in CommunicationTopic 8-2: Communication BlockersTopic 8-3: Active CommunicationTopic 8-4: Conflict ResolutionYour Massage CareerTopic 9-1: Your Career Plan Topic 9-2: Work as an Employee Topic 9-3: Starting a Private Practice PART II: TECHNIQUE-FOCUSED TOPICS Foundation Skills for Therapeutic MassageTopic 10-1: Overview of a Wellness Massage SessionTopic 10-2: PositioningTopic 10-3: DrapingTopic 10-4: Opening and Closing the MassageBody Mechanics and Self CareTopic 11-1: Prepare for the Demands of a Massage CareerTopic 11-2: Good Body MechanicsTopic 11-3: Self-Care on the JobAssessment, Treatment Planning, and Documentation for Wellness MassageTopic 12-1: Assessment for a Wellness SessionTopic 12-2: PalpationTopic 12-3: Session Planning for Wellness MassageTopic 12-4: Introduction to DocumentationSwedish Massage TechniquesTopic 13-1: EffleurageTopic 13-2: PetrissageTopic 13-3: FrictionTopic 13-4: VibrationTopic 13-5: TapotementTopic 13-6: Joint MovementsTopic 13-7: Putting it all TogetherSeated MassageTopic 14-1: Introduction to Seated Massage Topic 14-2: Seated Massage TechniquesSpa Therapies and Other ApproachesTopic 15-1: Spa Therapies Topic 15-2: AromatherapyTopic 15-3: ReflexologyTopic 15-4: Stone MassageHydrotherapyTopic 16-1: Introduction to Hydrotherapy Topic 16-2: Hydrotherapy Benefits and Effects Topic 16-3: Hydrotherapy Applications Eastern ApproachesTopic 17-1: Asian Bodywork TherapiesTopic 17-3: Ayurvedic BodyworkEnergetic ApproachesTopic 18-1: Key Concepts in Energy MedicineTopic 18-2: ReikiTopic 18-3: Polarity TherapyTopic 18-4: Therapeutic TouchAssessment, Treatment Planning, and Documentation for Healthcare MassageTopic 19-1: Healthcare Sessions and the Intake ProcessTopic 19-2: Pain AssessmentTopic 19-3: Posture and Gait AssessmentTopic 19-4: Range-of-Motion AssessmentTopic 19-5: Treatment Planning for Healthcare MassageMyofascial and Deep Tissue ApproachesTopic 20-1: MyofasciaTopic 20-2: Myofascial TechniquesTopic 20-3: Deep Tissue ApproachesProprioceptive Neuromuscular ApproachesTopic 21-1: Key Concepts in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular ApproachesTopic 21-2: Neuromuscular TherapyMusculoskeletal Injury and Massage Topic 22-1: Factors in Musculoskeletal InjuryTopic 22-2: The Inflammatory ResponseTopic 22-3: Understanding Common Musculoskeletal InjuriesMassage for Chronic Pain Conditions and Selected PathologiesTopic 23-1: Understanding PainTopic 23-2: FibromyalgiaTopic 23-3: Rheumatoid Arthritis Topic 23-4: OsteoarthritisTopic 23-5: HeadachesTopic 23-6: CancerTopic 23-7: HIV/AIDSMassage for Special PopulationsTopic 24-1: Massage for AthletesTopic 24-2: Massage for Mother and InfantsTopic 24-3: Massage for Older AdultsTopic 24-4: Massage for ObesityTopic 24-5: Massage for People with DisabilitiesTopic 24-6: Massage for End-of-Life CareAppendix A: Health Care Terminology Appendix B: ReferencesGlossary Index
