Description
Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients.- A quick-reference format provides all of the key information you need with fast-access illustrations, charts, and tables.- The pocket-sized format and spiral binding allow the book to lay flat so you can quickly reference the pages you need while leaving your hands free to work.- User-friendly, full-color design includes vibrant illustrations, as well as highlights and clarifies important facts to help you easily find what you need.- Muscle illustrations and an updated muscle chart provide quick reminders of muscle locations and actions to assist in assessment and treatment planning.- The latest nutritional information, with a chart of vitamins and minerals, helps you keep track of patients' nutritional intake.- An updated section on body mechanics with numerous color photos demonstrates correct positioning and posture to perform various strokes and techniques for more effective practice.- Updated content on pharmacology and medication helps you provide safe and effective massage with information on the most commonly used medications and their effects on pain sensation.
Table of Contents
Anatomy1.Systems and Organs2.Functions of ANS3.Joint Movements4.ROM5.MusclesSafety and Precautions6.Standard Precautions7.Endangerment SitesMassage Application8.Licensing, Certification, Scope of Practice9.Benefits of Therapeutic Massage10.Body Mechanics11.Draping Suggestions12.Outcome Massage Sequence13.Quality of Touch14.Adapting During Massage Based on Safety and Outcomes15.Hydrotherapy16.Lymphatic Drain and Blood Circulation17.Common Trigger Points18.Connective Tissue19.Chakra, Color, Music Therapy20.Meridians21.Reflexology22.Stages of Soft Tissue Healing23.Development of Treatment Plan24.Abdominal MassageDocumentation25.Taking a Health History26.Treatment Plan Form27.SOAP Notes28.Common Abbreviations29.Common Word Roots30.Common Prefixes31.Common SuffixesAssessment, Pain, and Pathology32.Palpation Assessment 33.Posture Assessment34.Muscle Testing Assessment35.Joint vs Soft Tissue Assessment36.Referred Pain37.Pain Assessment Factors38.Pain Rating Scales39.Assessment Scale for Pitting Edema to Determine Appropriateness for Lymphatic Drain40.Characteristics of Headaches41.Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage42.Disorders Related to Chronic Inflammation43.Skin Pathologies44.Common Stress Responses45.Common Drugs by Class46.Common Herbal Supplements47.Functions and Sources of Vitamins48.Functions and Sources of Selected MineralsTools49.Basic Life Support 50.Heart Attack Warning Signs51.English-Spanish Translation Guide52.Sign Language Chart53.Research Vocabulary54.Glossary
