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.
New to this edition
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.
Key Features
imple, 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.
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Unit 1: Foundations for Practice, Complementary and Integrative Methods, and Business Practices
1. History of Massage: Prehistoric Times to the Modern Era and Professional Societies, Organizations, and Associations 2. The Therapeutic Relationship: Ethics, Cultural Competencies, and Boundaries 3. Tools of the Trade: Tables, Accessories, Linens, Lubricants, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, and the Massage Environment 4. Career Longevity: Wellness, Wellbeing, and Self-Care 5. Evidence-Informed Practice and Research Literacy 6. Massage Therapy Research 7. Body Mechanics, Client Positioning, and Draping 8. Massage Techniques, Mobilizations, and Stretches, Endangerment Sites, and Contraindications 9. Concepts of Disease, Standard Precautions, Transmission-Based Precautions, Disinfection Procedures, and Emergency Preparedness 10. Professional Standards: Scope of Practice, Standards of Care, Assessments, Documentation, Informed Consent, Treatment Planning, and Referrals 11. Special Populations: Massage for Pregnant and Postpartum Clients, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Aging Adults, and Those with Visual, Hearing, and Mobility Impairments 12. Hydrotherapy: Clinical Applications, Spa Applications, and Spa Procedures 13. Foot Reflexology: Principles and Practice 14. Clinical Massage: Pain Theories and Pain Management, Clinical Assessments, Clinical Application Methods, Sports Massage and Working with Athletics, Soft Tissue Injuries, Hospital-Based Massage, Surgery, and Working with Hospice Patients 15. Seated Massage: Principles and Practice 16. Asian Bodywork Therapy: Shiatsu, Thai Massage, Ayurvedic Principles, and Chakras 17. Business Practices: Getting Started, Marketing, Professional Development, Accounting, and Planning
Unit 2: Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and Pathology
18. Introduction to the Human Body: Medical Terminology, Cells, Tissues, and Body Compass 19. Skeletal System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries 20. Muscular System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries 21. Kinesiology 22. Integumentary System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Injuries 23. Nervous System, Pathologies, Disorders, and Injuries 24. Endocrine System and Pathologies 25. Reproductive System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders 26. Cardiovascular System, Pathologies, and Disorders 27. Lymphatic System, Pathologies, and Conditions 28. Respiratory System, Pathologies, Conditions, and Disorders 29. Digestive System, Pathologies, Dysfunctions, and Disorders 30. Urinary System, Pathologies, and Disorders Glossary
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