Description
Trust this approachable, all-in-one text to help you master the essential principles of massage therapy! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 7th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. This user-friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.- Simple, straightforward coverage is written in a clear, approachable manner to strengthen student comprehension.- UNIQUE! Combined anatomy and physiology and fundamentals material make this a streamlined solution — one book to buy, one book to carry, one complete resource to reference.- Certification Practice Exam mimics the major certification exams and provides excellent practice for board review.- Critical thinking questions at the end of the chapters help students develop clinical reasoning skills.- Robust art program enhances understanding and comprehension of each topic presented through a mixture of high-quality illustrations and clinical photographs.- NEW! Updated Hydrotherapy and Spa chapter features the latest procedures.- NEW! Expanded sports massage section in the Clinical Massage chapter offers additional information on this growing practice area.- NEW! Revised artwork in the Kinesiology chapter clearly illustrates key concepts.
Table of Contents
UNIT ONE FOUNDATIONS FOR PRACTICE, COMPLEMENTARY AND INTEGRATIVE METHODS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES1 History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations2 The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries3 Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment4 Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care5 Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy6 Massage Therapy Research7 Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping8 Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications9 Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness10 Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals11 Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those With Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments12 Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures13 Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice14 Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, and Clinical Application Methods15 Seated Massage: Principles and Practice16 Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, and Ayurvedic Principles17 Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and PlanningUNIT TWO ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY, KINESIOLOGY, AND PATHOLOGY18 Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass19 Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries20 Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries21 Kinesiology22 Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries23 Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries24 Endocrine System and Pathologies25 Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders26 Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders27 Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions28 Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders29 Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders30 Urinary System, Pathologies, and DisordersGlossaryBiography IndexIndex
