A Massage Therapists Guide To Pathology

Author : Ruth A. Werner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology written by Ruth A. Werner and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in full color and thoroughly updated, this Third Edition is an indispensable resource for massage therapy students and practicing massage therapists. This best-selling guide presents detailed information on over 200 diseases and conditions, emphasizing how massage influences the disease and healing processes and how therapists can maximize the benefits while minimizing the risks. The new art program features enhanced line drawings and full-color photographs of skin conditions ranging from mild to severe. A new appendix on medications explains how bodywork may influence the actions of various drugs. A back-of-book CD-ROM includes a self-testing tool, animations demonstrating pathophysiology concepts, and audio pronunciations for medical terminology.

Author : Ruth A. Werner
Publisher : Lippincott Raven
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 638 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology written by Ruth A. Werner and published by Lippincott Raven. This book was released on 2002 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential tool teaches you how the human body works when it is healthy ; how it works in the context of disease and dysfunction ; and how massage may or may not fit into the healing process of a wide variety of specific disease and conditions you are likely to encounter in your practice. It provides a thorough examination of each condition, including: demographic, definition, etiology, signs and symptoms, common treatment options, and applicability of massage.

Author : Susan G. Salvo
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323291589
Total Pages : 558 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists - E-Book written by Susan G. Salvo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a massage therapist for massage therapists, Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists, 3rd Edition provides direct information along with focused recommendations. Coverage of over 340 pathologies helps you appropriately tailor massage treatment, and more than 750 full-color photographs and illustrations make it easier to recognize common pathologies. This edition includes a new chapter on geriatric massage and has been extensively reviewed by over a dozen experts in the massage and medical fields. Written by massage therapy educator and practitioner Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed on licensure and certification exams and in practice. A traffic light icon appears before each pathology in the book, designating whether massage is contraindicated (red), local contraindication (yellow), or indicated (green) for that particular pathology. Consistent format for each chapter makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, list of pathologies, system overview, and pathologies, including description, etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and massage considerations. Student-friendly features in each chapter include learning objectives and self-tests that measure your comprehension. Medical Technology boxes highlight special populations, such as clients in wheelchairs or with pacemakers, and explain what the medical device is, and what special precautions or contraindications you should be aware of before working on these clients. Spotlight on Research boxes summarize recent studies of massage therapy and its effects. Student resources on an Evolve companion website include interactive activities, video clips of techniques, animations, the Body Spectrum coloring book, flashcards, review questions, additional case studies, an image collection, an audio glossary, study tips, stress-busting tips, research updates, and more. Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists Online reinforces content covered in the book and provides a dynamic way to learn key concepts, with features including recall activities, rollover glossary terms and definitions, animations, quizzes, and Clinical Tips boxes. (Available separately.)

Author : Tracy Walton
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 1284223035
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Medical Conditions and Massage Therapy written by Tracy Walton and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book’s streamlined, innovative approach, you’ll learn how to manage and assess medical information in order to determine massage contraindications.

Author : Susan G. Salvo
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032376522X
Total Pages : 547 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals - E-Book written by Susan G. Salvo and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2021-09-05 with total page 547 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get complete massage pathology information in one convenient text! Mosby's Pathology for Massage Professionals, 5th Edition provides concise pathology information, along with specific therapeutic recommendations. Coverage of more than 300 pathologies shows you how to appropriately tailor treatment, and more than 500 full-color photographs make it easier to recognize common pathologies. Written by massage therapy educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. Susan Salvo, this resource provides the pathology knowledge you need to succeed in the classroom and in your career. Coverage of more than 300 pathologies provides students with ample information without being overwhelming. More than 500 full-color photographs help students recognize common diseases and conditions. Case studies in each chapter encourage students to apply their knowledge and develop clinical reasoning skills. UNIQUE! Hospital-Based Massage chapter covers different protocols needed for massage therapists working in institutionalized care settings and provides useful information about working with clients who are medically fragile or in hospice care. User-friendly, comprehensive format makes it easy to find key information with learning objectives, a systems overview that includes the aging process, and pathologies that feature descriptions, etiologies, signs and symptoms, current treatment measures including medications in bold-italics for easy identification, and massage modifications. UPDATED! Refreshed artwork throughout the book visually reinforces key concepts and techniques. UPDATED! Information on the biopsychosocial model, transmission-based precautions, and disinfection procedures for today’s massage practice. UPDATED! Inclusion of sleep disorders, opioids, and CBD use by clients, and their massage considerations. UPDATED! Addition of evidence-based protocols for scar tissue, constipation, hypoglycemia, and more. UPDATED! Detailed information on how to work with clients after surgery, who have a colostomy, amputations, or who are on dialysis. UPDATED! Thoroughly reviewed and revised pathologies feature current research findings and reflect what students will encounter in today’s massage therapy practice, with a focus on evidence-informed practice.

Author : Debra Koerner
Publisher : F.A. Davis
ISBN 13 : 0803639015
Total Pages : 429 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Success from the Start written by Debra Koerner and published by F.A. Davis. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rely on Success from the Start for the inspiration and practical business guidance you need to enjoy a long and rewarding career in massage therapy. Business naiveté is one of the primary reasons massage therapists leave the profession. The author has written this text to provide you with the business skills you need to envision and then launch a successful career. Set yourself on your path to success—right from the start.

Author : Elizabeth A. Holey
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0702049018
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Evidence-based Therapeutic Massage E-Book written by Elizabeth A. Holey and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of massage techniques. The text’s research-base and references are fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and conditions. New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport, including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with national teams at world and Olympic level Expanded chapters on Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques) Case studies throughout the chapters Evolve Resources – use your unique PIN code to access video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques as identified in the book

Author : Kalyani Premkumar
Publisher : LWW
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathology A to Z written by Kalyani Premkumar and published by LWW. This book was released on 2010 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Third Edition, this handbook focuses on pathology needs for massage therapists, and is organized alphabetically according to diseases. It covers over 400 conditions encountered by massage therapists, and provides descriptions followed by Cause, Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors and Caution and Recommendations to Therapists. Features include marginal notes providing more information on the topic presented, color illustrations showing some common skin conditions, a section on strategies for prevention of infection, and for safe practice, and coverage of side effects of common drugs. A bound-in, fully searchable CD-ROM includes all condition information from the text, plus audio pronunciations, illustrations, and a glossary.

Author : Diana L. Thompson
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781757584
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hands Heal Essentials written by Diana L. Thompson and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This abbreviated version of Hands Heal, Third Edition is a practical guide to documentation in wellness massage. It is designed for massage therapists who do not provide therapy that would require physician referrals or insurance billing. Hands Heal Essentials offers wellness charting guidelines for energy work, on-site massage, and relaxation and spa therapies, along with sample completed forms and blank forms. Crucial information on HIPAA regulations is included. A front-of-book CD-ROM includes the blank forms for use in practice, a quick-reference abbreviation list, and a quiz tool to review key concepts. Faculty ancillaries are available upon adoption.

Author : Kalyani Premkumar
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780781741002
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Pathology A to Z written by Kalyani Premkumar and published by . This book was released on 1999-12 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focused on pathology needs for massage therapists, this reference in encyclopedia-like format is organized alphabetically according to diseases. It covers over 400 conditions likely encountered by massage therapists, and provides descriptions followed by Cause, Signs and Symptoms, Risk Factors and Caution and Recommendations to Therapists. Features include marginal notes providing more information on the topic presented, color illustrations showing some common skin conditions, a section on strategies for prevention of infection, and of safe practice, and coverage of side effects of common drugs. Available as a text, as a packaged set with a CD-ROM, or the CD-ROM version only