With thorough coverage of the knowledge you need to practice, MOSBY'S FUNDAMENTALS OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE, 4th Edition provides a solid foundation in the fundamentals of massage and the latest therapeutic modalities and equipment, aswell as important practice management topics such as ethics, legal issues, and best business practices. Focused on clinical reasoning and competency-based outcomes, this new edition includes two companion DVDs with over three hours of video on techniques, body mechanics, case studies, and more, plus anatomy and physiology animations that demonstrate concepts from the book. INDICE: 1. Foundations of Therapeutic Touch and Applications of Touch2. Professionalism and Legal Issues3. Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping4. The Scientific Art of Therapeutic Massage5. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage6. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety7. Body Mechanics8. Preparation for Massage9. Massage Manipulations and Techniques10. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care Plan11. Complementary Bodywork Systems12. Career Tracks and Special Populations13. Wellness Education14. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage15. IntegrationCase StudiesFinal WordWorks ConsultedGlossaryAppendicesA. Indications and Contraindications to MassageB. Skin PathologyC. Common Medications and Possible Implications for MassageTable of Contents: DVDs for Mosbys Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage,4th EditionDisc 1CH 3: Medical Terminology for Professional Record KeepingThefollowing clips are all scientific animations: 3-1 Organ Systems 1:553-1 BodyOrgans in Each Quadrant of the Body :553-2 Spine Structure 2:093-3 Brain Lobes :263-3 Neuron Function :263-3 Sympathetic Nervous System 2:013-4 Function ofthe Heart :243-4 Normal Vascular System :073-4 Cardiovascular System :203-5 Normal Cardiopulmonary Physiology :403-5 Inhalation :153-6 The Digestion Process 2:423-7 Adrenal Function 1:04CH 9: Massage Manipulations and TechniquesGeneral Massage Protocol 54:31Mat Techniques 8:31Chair Techniques 8:34CH 15: Case StudiesCase Study 1 17:21Case Study 2 22:41Case Study 3 17:33Disc 2CH 7: Body MechanicsFundamentals 14:45CH 8: Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Supplies, Professional Environment, Positioning, and Draping8-1 Draping Materials 2:588-2 Positioning and Draping 12:19CH 9: Massage Manipulations and Techniques9-1 Qualities of Touch 3:159-2 Mechanical Forces 3:369-3 Massage Manipulations 3:199-4 Massage Techniques: Joint Movement Methods 1:379-5 Massage Techniques: Muscle Energy Techniques 3:19CH 10: Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan10-1 Posture Assessment 3:1010-2 Gait Assessment 3:4810-3 Muscle Activation Sequences/Firing Patterns 13:2410-4 Range of Motion 5:2710-5 Assessment by Palpation 2:5010-6 Muscle Testing 2:34CH 11: Complementary Bodywork Systems11-1 Lymphatic Drain 3:1211-2 Vascular Circulation Enhancement 2:0811-3 Reflexology 3:1311-4 Connective Tissue Approaches 3:0311-5 Trigger Point Therapy 3:3111-6 Asian Bodywork Methods: Acupressure, Shiatsu11-7 Polarity Therapy 3:01CH 12: Massage Career Tracks and Massage for Special Populations12-1 Introduction :5412-2 Athletes 2:0812-3 Children 1:1712-4 Elderly 5:0912-5 Infants 3:1412-6 Physically Challenged Individuals 1:5612-7 Pregnancy 1:29CH 13: Wellness Education13-1 Breathing Exercises 1:2113-2 Wellness Exercises 2:40
- ISBN: 978-0-323-04861-3
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 832
- Fecha Publicación: 24/04/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés