Massage Therapy

Principles and Practice

Susan G. Salvo (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

777 Seiten

2019 | 6th edition
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division (Verlag)
978-0-323-58128-8 (ISBN)

Infos

Make the essential principles of massage therapy more approachable! Covering massage fundamentals, techniques, and anatomy and physiology, Massage Therapy: Principles and Practice, 6th Edition prepares you for success in class, on exams, and in practice settings. The new edition of this student friendly text includes more than 700 images, expanded information on the latest sanitation protocols, critical thinking questions at the end of each chapter, and updated pathologies which reflect what you will encounter in the field.



UPDATED pathologies ensure they are current and reflect what you will see in the field as a practitioner
UPDATED Research Literacy and evidence-informed practice skills, emphasize how to locate and apply scientific data and the latest research findings in your massage practice
Licensing and Certification Practice Exams on Evolve mimics the major high-stakes exams in format and content, builds confidence, and helps increase pass rates
Complete anatomy and physiology section, in addition to material on techniques and foundations, you all the information you need in just one book
Robust art program enhances your understanding and comprehension of each topic presented through visual representation
Case studies challenge you to think critically and apply your understanding to realistic scenarios, foster open-mindedness, cultural competency, and stimulate dialogue
Profile boxes provide an inspirational, real-world perspective on massage practice from some of the most respected authorities in massage and bodywork
Clinical Massage chapter focuses on massage in therapeutic and palliative settings such as hospitals, chiropractic and physical therapy offices, nursing homes, and hospice care centers to broaden your career potential
Business chapter loaded with skills to help make you more marketable and better prepared for today's competitive job market



NEW! UPDATED information throughout, including the latest sanitation protocols, ensures the most current, accurate, and applicable content is provided and is appropriate for passing exams and going straight into practice
NEW! Critical thinking questions at the end of the chapters help you develop clinical reasoning skills
NEW! Maps to FSMTB’s MBLEx exam, the Entry Level Analysis Project (ELAP), and Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK) to illustrate that our content is in line with the core entry-level massage therapy curriculum
NEW! Revised Kinesiology images include colored indications of origins and insertions

Autor

Susan G. Salvo is a massage therapist with more than 30 years of experience. As an author, Susan has written best-selling massage textbooks and created online courses and instructional videos. She has a master's degree in Educational Leadership and Instructional Technology and is enthusiastic about bringing 21st century resources into the classroom. She has also participated within the professional MT community, notably as a task force member for the Massage Therapy Body of Knowledge (MTBOK) Project. In 2011, Susan was named Teacher of the Year during the World Massage Therapy Festival. She holds memberships in several prestigious associations and societies and is very passionate about massage therapy and massage education.

Inhalt

Unit I: Foundations for Practice, Basic and Complementary Methods, and Business Practices
1. History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations
2. Therapeutic Relationships
3. Tools of the Trade: Massage Tables, Table Accessories, Linens, Lubricant, and the Treatment Room
4. Career Longevity: Self-Care, Burnout Prevention, and the Wellness Model
5. Evidence Informed Practice and Research Literacy
6. Massage Therapy and Research: A Review of the Literature
7. Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping
8. Massage Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, and Stretches
9. Standard Precautions, Contraindications, and Emergency Preparedness
10. Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Informed Consent, Documentation, and Networking with Health Care Providers
11. Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant Women, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Tactical Athletes and the Military, the Elderly, People with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments, and Those in Hospice Care
12. Hydrotherapy and Spa
13. Foot Reflexology: Theories and Techniques
14. Clinical Massage
15. Seated Massage: Principles and Practice
16. Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras
17. Business, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance

Unit II: Anatomy and Physiology
18. Introduction to the Human Body: Cells, Tissues, and the Body Compass
19. Skeletal System and Pathologies
20. Muscular System and Pathologies
21. Kinesiology
22. Integumentary System and Pathologies
23. Nervous System
24. Endocrine System and Pathologies
25. Reproductive System and Pathologies
26. Cardiovascular System and Pathologies
27. Lymphatic System and Pathologies
28. Respiratory System and Pathologies
29. Urinary System and Pathologies
30. Urinary System

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 08.05.2019
• Zusatzinfo: 700 illustrations (700 in full color); Illustrations
• Verlagsort: Philadelphia
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 216 x 276 mm
• Gewicht: 1540 g
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde
• ISBN-10: 0-323-58128-5 / 0323581285
• ISBN-13: 978-0-323-58128-8 / 9780323581288
• Zustand: Neuware