Mosby's fundamentals of therapeutic massage / Sandy Fritz, Luke Allen Fritz.
Material type: TextPublisher: St. Louis : Elsevier, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Edition: Seventh editionDescription: xx, 816 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780323661836
- 0323661831
- Fundamentals of therapeutic massage
- 615.822 23
- RM721 .F75 2020
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Previous edition: 2017.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession -- 2. Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues -- 3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage -- 4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping -- 5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice -- 6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage -- 7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety -- 8. Ergonomics, Biomechanics and Body Mechanics -- 9. Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning, and Draping -- 10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques -- 11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan -- 12. Complementary Bodywork Systems -- 13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings -- 14. Adaptive Massage -- 15. Wellness and Self-Care for the Massage Therapist and Client Education -- 16. Case Studies -- Appendix A. Indications and Contraindications to Massage -- Appendix B. Skin Pathology: Common Skin Disorders -- Appendix C. Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist -- Appendix D. Recognizing Human Trafficking Victims.
"Success in massage therapy begins with a solid foundation in the fundamentals! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 7th Edition helps you build the skills you need, from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage techniques and protocols. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies bring concepts to life." -- Provided by publisher.
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