Ideal for both massage students and practicing therapists, this pocket-sized reference provides key information in a handy, easy-to-use format! Bullet lists, tables, and numerous full-color line drawings and photos make this reference ideal for use on the go. This second edition is thoroughly updated and includes new muscle illustrations and new sections on how nutrition and common medications affect massage-treatment planning, helping you provide even more effective treatment for your clients. INDICE: Anatomy1. Systems and Organs2. Functions of ANS3. Joint Movements4. ROM5. MusclesSafety and Precautions 6. Standard Precautions7. Endangerment SitesMassage Application 8. Licensing, Certification, Scope of Practice9. Benefits of Therapeutic Massage10. Body Mechanics11. Draping Suggestions12. Outcome Massage Sequence13. Quality of Touch14. Adapting During Massage Based on Safety and Outcomes15. Hydrotherapy16. Lymphatic Drain and Blood Circulation17. Common Trigger Points18. Connective Tissue19. Chakra, Color, Music Therapy20. Meridians21. Reflexology22. Stages of Soft Tissue Healing23. Development of Treatment Plan24. Abdominal MassageDocumentation25. Taking a Health History26. Treatment Plan Form27. SOAP Notes28. Common Abbreviations29. Common Word Roots30. Common Prefixes31. Common SuffixesAssessment, Pain, and Pathology 32. Palpation Assessment 33. Posture Assessment34. Muscle Testing Assessment35. Joint vs Soft Tissue Assessment36. Referred Pain37. Pain Assessment Factors38. Pain Rating Scales39. Assessment Scale for Pitting Edema to Determine Appropriateness for Lymphatic Drain40. Characteristics of Headaches 41. Diseases and Indications/Contraindications for Massage42. Disorders Related to Chronic Inflammation43. Skin Pathologies44. Common Stress Responses 45. Common Drugs by Class46. Common Herbal Supplements47. Functions and Sources of Vitamins48. Functions and Sources of Selected MineralsTools49. Basic Life Support 50. Heart Attack Warning Signs51. English-Spanish Translation Guide52. Sign Language Chart 53. Research Vocabulary54. Glossary
- ISBN: 978-0-323-06364-7
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Desconocida
- Páginas: 212
- Fecha Publicación: 27/09/2016
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés