Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage

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Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage

Editore

Elsevier

Anno

2012

Pagine

727

ISBN

9780323077408

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Description

For success in practice, Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 5th Edition provides you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of massage therapy. Expert author Sandy Fritz shares her wealth of clinical expertise, keeping a consistent focus on clinical reasoning with an increased emphasis on competency-based outcomes. In addition to teaching you how to skillfully apply massage techniques, this text also covers important practice management topics such as ethics, legal issues, sanitation, hygiene, business practices, and professional development. Two DVDs bound in the book provide over three hours of video on techniques, body mechanics, case studies, and more, plus anatomy and physiology animations. Log in to the companion Evolve website for interactive games and learning exercises.

New to this edition

Completely updated content keeps you current with the latest information needed to pass your exams and succeed in practice.
NEW! Foot in the Door feature throughout the text outlines the professional traits valued by prospective employers.
Available as a Pageburst digital textbook with additional interactive learning tools and electronic assets. Sold separately.

Author Info
By Sandy Fritz, BS, MS, NCTMB, Director, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage, Lapeer, Michigan, USA

Table of Contents:

Therapeutic Massage as a Profession
Ethics, Professionalism and Legal Issues
Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage
Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping
Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice
Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage
Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety
Body Mechanics
Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning and Draping
Massage Manipulations and Techniques
Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan
Complementary Bodywork Systems
Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings
Adaptive Massage
Wellness Education
Case Studies