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, keepinga 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 suchas 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. INDICE: Therapeutic Massage as a Profession Ethics, Professionalism and Legal Issues Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage Massageand Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping Research Literacy andEvidence-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 Appendix A. Indications and Contraindications to Massage Appendix B. Skin Pathology: Common Skin Disorders Appendix C. Basic Pharmacology for the Massage Therapist
- ISBN: 978-0-323-07740-8
- Editorial: Mosby-Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 752
- Fecha Publicación: 05/06/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés