Gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in massage therapy! Mosby's Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage, 8th Edition helps you prepare for licensing and certification exams as well as professional practice. The book provides an in-depth understanding of the principles of therapeutic massage and helps you develop the ability to reason effectively and make informed decisions - from assessing problems and planning treatment to mastering massage protocols and techniques. Hundreds of photographs demonstrate massage techniques step by step, and case studies allow you to apply concepts to real-world situations. Featuring dozens of online how-to? videos, this resource from massage therapy experts Sandy and Luke Fritz is your text of choice. INDICE: 1. Therapeutic Massage as a Profession2. Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues3. Business Considerations for a Career in Therapeutic Massage4. Massage and Medical Terminology for Professional Record Keeping5. Research Literacy and Evidence-Based Practice6. Indications and Contraindications for Therapeutic Massage7. Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety8. Body Mechanics9. Preparation for Massage: Equipment, Professional Environment, Positioning, and Draping10. Massage Manipulations and Techniques11. Assessment Procedures for Developing a Care/Treatment Plan12. Complementary Bodywork Systems13. Massage Career Tracks and Practice Settings14. Adaptive Massage15. Wellness Education16. Case StudiesAppendix A: Indications and Contraindications to MassageAppendix B: Muscle Quick Reference GuideAppendix C: Basic Pharmacology for the Massage TherapistAppendix D: Recognizing Human Trafficking VictimsGlossary
- ISBN: 978-0-443-11720-6
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 840
- Fecha Publicación: 14/10/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés